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    Oral Histories of Pioneers in Interactive Computing

    Series series ACM Books
    Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of the Pioneers of Interactive Computing is based on oral histories archived at the Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Included are the oral histories of some key pioneers of the computer industry selected by John that led to interactive computing, such as Richard Bloch, Gene Amdahl, Herbert W. Robinson, Sam Wyly, J.C.R. Licklider, Ivan ... Read more

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  • Economic Insights on Higher Education Policy in Ireland

    Evidence from a Public System

    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book brings together research relating to the economics of higher education in Ireland and presents evidence that will help support policy decision making. It provides an analysis of prominent issues within the higher education sector from an economic viewpoint, discussing the relevant theory and offering an empirical analysis. The book examines three broad themes with a specific focus on ... Read more

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  • The economics of disability

    Insights from Irish research

    Series series Irish Society
    This book brings together research relating to the economics of disability in Ireland. It addresses a range of issues of relevance to the economic circumstances of people with disabilities, considering topics such as social inclusion, poverty, the labour market, living standards and public policy. It also considers issues of specific relevance to children, working-age adults and older people with ... Read more

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  • Maintaining and Repairing Old and Historic Buildings

    A practical guide to the maintenance and repair of old and historic buildingsCarrying out work in accordance with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines can be a challenge for professionals charged with the preservation, restoration, and care of historic properties. This book-with-CD package facilitates the process with more than 400 field guidelines for the treatment of ... Read more

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