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Background: Data are lacking on the proportion of
physicians who face malpractice claims in a year, the size of those
claims, and the…
For the past forty years, United States Presidents have repeatedly called for a reduction in the country's dependence on fossil fuels in…
Given how much sway the Tea Party has among Republicans in Congress and those seeking the Republican presidential nomination, one might…
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After a turbulent and moneyed midterm election season, turn to the new edition of this trusted classic to guide your students through the…
Most social scientists would like to believe that their profession contributes to solving pressing global problems. There is today no…
Introduction Preview: Iraq’s ability to reach its energy potential should be of broad regional and international concern. Iraq could be…
Previous research on the determinants of effectiveness in knowledge systems seeking to support sustainable development has highlighted the…
The Federal Aviation Administration does a fine job at its main duty - making air travel safe. But it’s is also involved with a lot of…