Classic examination of the three major subjects at the heart of science: cosmogony, atomic theory, and evolution. Each area features readings that present a continuous story, conveying the excitement of the process of scientific discovery and growth of knowledge from earliest to modern times. 1959 edition. ...
Using recent economic crises in the United States, Europe and Argentina to examine the interactions of power, politics and markets, Shambaugh analyses how political uncertainty affects market risks and identifies the conditions under which economic technocrats can compensate for political turmoil and manage market behaviour.