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Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Society gathers together 27 previously out-of-print titles from our classic backlist to form an important reference collection on the many aspects of society in the Soviet Union. The power of the state infiltrated all aspects of life under Soviet authority, and these books collected here examine schools and education, family life and marriage, social inequality and mobility, race relations, healthcare, the legal system, the arts and literature, religion, gender and other topics besides.

Fifty of the nation's leading experts in national security, military intelligence and global politics were asked two straightforward questions: Is the United States in a New Cold War? If so, what must be done to prevail? Their answers are impressive, compelling and surprisingly diverse in thinking. Each writer has contributed at least one unique take on the problem posed to him or her. Not that anyone doubts America is under threat from our four principal adversaries: China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. No disagreement about that. Rather, the diversity lies in the recommended approaches to victory. Some offer highly technical and precise strategies, while others urge broad reforms that promise to, as the saying goes, create the rising tide that lifts all boats. And some warn that the biggest threat of all facing our country exists not from outside adversaries but from the wide gulf currently dividing the two main political parties and our citizenry. Whatever the differences in content, however, the group shares a staunch belief in the character and resilience of America and its people, and the country's capacity to overcome even the most serious and dangerous challenges. Every one of the writers represents an outstanding example of that character. And their work clearly displays their devotion to duty and love of country. Despite the enormous threats currently facing America from the specter of a New Cold War, there is a single, recurring and unifying theme woven into the mix of commentaries. It is hopefulness - hopefulness in the country's people and spirit. And from that hopefulness, these accomplished individuals have created an effective strategy to, indeed, IMAGINE that America can win the New Cold War.

Routledge Library Editions: Industrial Relations presents in 38 volumes a series of previously out-of-print books that examine industrial relations between employers and workers, governments and workforces. Titles look at the history and development of industrial relations, mainly in Britain but also internationally.

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains. The first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which differentiate them from other manufacturing supply chains. The chapter also provides a framework for designing future agri-food supply chains. The second chapter reviews recent advances in agri-food traceability systems and technologies, as well as barriers to their implementation. The chapter also explores possible improvement pathways and policy interventions to promote deployment of advanced food traceability systems. The third chapter considers food governance and how it frames crisis management and product recalls in food supply chains. The chapter also addresses the use of Blockchain systems within public-private partnerships for food governance. The fourth chapter highlights the causes of food losses and waste (FLW) and outlines strategies to prevent/reduce FLW along the supply chain, including investments, good practices, behavioural changes and coordination within the food chain. The final chapter explores the role of decision support systems in improving data management in agri-food supply chains. The chapter also provides an overview of organisational models used in data communication along the supply chain.

Originally published between 1923 and 1989, the 21 volumes in this set examine the politics, economics, sociology and psychology of (un)employment during the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries, including during the periods of recession in the 1930s and 1980s. The volumes:· Provide information on the day-to-day experiences of dealing with offenders at a time of high unemployment and the related policy implications.· Discuss the place of black youth amongst the unemployed in the UK.· Examine company provision of welfare in the century preceding the Second World War.· Cover important, but frequently neglected, areas of 18th Century industry as health, apprenticeship and industrial crime· Illuminate many crucial wage and employment issues· Examine the connections between unemployment and street violence.

Routledge Library Editions: The Ancient World is a collection of 35 previously out-of-print titles that examine many aspects of life in various ancient civilizations. Books look at the histories of the Greek and Roman worlds, the politics and philosophy of Athens, religion in ancient Greece, and other aspects of these early European societies: education, art and literature. Contacts between empires and barbarians are discussed, as well as economics and trade across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Near East. One volume analyses ancient rituals in India; others look at patronage and religion across the world.