Understanding the 1999 National Electrical Code or Promise of Development

Understanding the 1999 National Electrical Code

Author: Michael Holt

Newly revised to cover the 1999 NEC Code as it applies to electrical installations Excellent graphics, illustrations and explanations demystify the technical nature of the NEC, and make it easy to understand and apply Lots of examples show how to apply the code rules immediately in order to design, install, and inspect safe electrical systems Plenty of tips, cautions and warnings that are handy to experienced and novice electricians alike.

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Promise of Development: Theories of Change in Latin America

Author: Peter F Klaren

In recent years Latin Americanists have been among the most innovative and productive theorists about the uneven process of development. This collection of substantial selections from some of the most prominent theorists in the field represents a scholarly consolidation and reassessment of the controversies concerning the development of Latin America.Beginning with a historiographic overview, the editors emphasize the origins, evolution, and historical context of the development of each theoretical school (modernization, dependency and Marxism, corporatism, and bureaucratic authoritarianism), then present key selections drawn from the writings of major theorists, organized by school. Each selection is prefaced with a short editorial introduction that highlights the central themes to follow. A concluding section outlines the main debates surrounding each school and suggests new directions in theoretical development that may arise from criticism of the theories of authoritarianism and the search for democratic processes of development. The book’s usefulness as a text is further enhanced by selected bibliographies that contain further readings on each development theory.Here is a single source for Latin Americanists who hope to interest and instruct their students in the rich theoretical traditions and debates in Latin American studies. It also provides a strong core volume for other courses on developing areas.