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" Perspectives on complex global challenges : "
edited by Elisabeth Paté-Cornell, William B. Rouse, Charles M. Vest
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662458
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Perspectives on complex global challenges : : education, energy, healthcare, security and resilience /\ edited by Elisabeth Paté-Cornell, William B. Rouse, Charles M. Vest
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| Series Statement
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Stevens Institute series on complex systems and enterprises
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1 online resource
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| ISBN
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9781118984109
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: 1118984102
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: 9781118984116
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: 1118984110
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: 9781118984123
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: 1118984129
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9781118984093
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1118984099
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Education -- Introduction -- Overview of Contributions -- References -- K-12 Education Reform in the United States / Craig R. Barrett -- Great Teachers -- High Expectations -- Tension in the System -- Intelligent use of Technology in the Classroom -- Make Education Relevant for the Student -- Secure America's Economic Future by Investing in Young Children / Deborah J. Stipek -- Reference -- Recommended Readings -- The Future of Teaching in the United States / Linda Darling-Hammond -- References -- The Conundrum of Controlling College Costs / Lawrence S. Bacow -- References -- Military Education / William J. Perry -- Energy -- Introduction -- Energy Demand -- The Electric Grid -- Nuclear Power -- Renewable Energy -- Role of Consumers -- Overview of Contributions -- References -- The Future of the US Electric Grid / Richard Schmalensee -- System Organization -- Bulk Power -- Distribution -- Cyber security -- Concluding Observations -- The Revolution in Natural Gas / John Deutch -- The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States / Richard A. Meserve -- Renewable Energy: Balancing Risk and Reward / Richard H. Truly, Michal C. Moore -- Healthcare -- Introduction -- Driving Forces -- Complexity of Decision Making -- Value and Healthcare Delivery -- Overview of Contributions -- References -- How to Move Toward Value-Based Healthcare? / Denis A. Cortese, Robert K. Smoldt -- Recommended Readings -- Delivering on the Promise to Reduce the Cost of Healthcare with Electronic Health Records / William. W. Stead -- Recommended Readings -- Big Data in Health and Healthcare: Hopes and Fears for the Future / Elizabeth A. McGlynn -- Medical Education: One Size Does not Fit All / Lloyd B. Minor, Michael M.E. Johns -- Security -- Introduction -- Emergence of Non-State Powers and Terrorist Groups -- Resizing the US Nuclear Arsenal -- Cybersecurity -- Intelligence -- Biological Weapons -- US Defense Budget -- Overview of Contributions -- References -- Vigilance In an Evolving Terrorism Landscape / Michael E. Letter -- The Market's Role in Improving Cybersecurity / Herbert Lin -- References -- On Nuclear Weapons / George P. Shultz -- The Nuclear Security Challenge: It is International / Siegfried S. Hecker -- Nuclear Weapon Reductions Must be Part of Strategic Analysis / Henry A. Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft -- Maintaining us Leadership in Science, Technology, and Innovation for National Security / Jacques S. Gansler -- Resilience -- Introduction -- Framework for Urban Resilience -- Potential Approaches -- Overview of Contributions -- References -- Urban Resilience: How Cities need to Adapt to Unanticipated and Sudden Change / Michael Batty -- References -- Buying Down Risks and Investing in Resilience / Richard Reed -- References -- Resilience from the Perspective of a Chief Urban Designer / Alexandras Washburn -- Engineering for Resilience: Ten Commandments of the Dutch Approach / Theo Toonen -- System of Systems -- Public Expertise -- Crowded House -- Co-Governance -- Clear Direction -- Executive Leadership -- International Bat Strategy -- Implementation Democracy -- Shared Service -- Checks and Balances -- References
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Globalization.
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303.482
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JZ1318
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Paté-Cornell, M. Elisabeth, (Marie Elisabeth)
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Rouse, William B.
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Vest, Charles M.
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Ohio Library and Information Network.
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