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1 online resource (591 pages) |
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SPEECH OF PRESIDENT MASSOUD BARZANI; SPEECH OF PRIME MINISTER NECHIRVAN BARZANI; ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT; BIOGRAPHY OF THE EDITORS; LIST OF EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS; LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS; CHAPTER ONE; PART I -- AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; CHAPTER TWO; 1. Introduction; 2. Characterising Agriculture; 3. Planning for a Sustainable Future; 4. The Priorities and Objectives; 5. The Policies; 6. Risks and Uncertainties; 7. Conclusions; 8. References; Appendix; CHAPTER THREE; 1. Introduction; 2. Factors Threatening Sustainable Development in Southern Kurdistan. |
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3. Living with Information Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Development4. Sustainable Development in Southern Kurdistan; 5. Conclusions; 6. References; CHAPTER FOUR; 1. The Principle of Military Necessity for the Useof Landmines and Cluster Munitions; 2. Principle of Proportionality; 3. Words of Caution about Mine Action Responsibilities; 4. Policy Recommendations; 5. Conclusions about Legal Actions againstLandmine Users; 6. References; CHAPTER FIVE; 1. Introduction; 2. Experimental; 3. Results and Discussion; 4. References; PART II -- DIASPORA; CHAPTER SIX; Abstract; 1. Introduction. |
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2. Why do People Choose to Migrate?3. Why do Kurdish people Choose to Migrate?; 4. The Migration of Young Kurdish People; 5. Erik Erikson's Theory of Identity Development; 6. Setting; 7. Factors that Influence Youth Migrant Identity; 8. Types of Migrant Youth Adjustmentto Reduce Identity Crisis; 9. Summary and Conclusion; 10. References; CHAPTER SEVEN; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. The Formation of Kurdish Diaspora; 3. The Victim Diaspora and the Myth of Return; 4. The Diaspora and Identity; 5. Conclusion; 6. Bibliography; PART III -- EDUCATION AND RESEARCH; CHAPTER EIGHT; Abstract. |
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1. Introduction2. Main Issues and Challenges for Higher Education; 3. University of Kurdistan: Hewler, UKH; 4. A Preliminary Evaluation of the Barriers to Progress; 5. A Preliminary Evaluation of the performance over theperiod 2009-2012; 6. Conclusions and Discussions; 7. References; CHAPTER NINE; Abstract; 1. Research and Education Systems; 2. History of Research and Education; 3. Pros and Cons of R & E Systems; 4. Which R & E System to Put in Place?; 5. Education in Kurdistan; 6. References; PART IV -- HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE; CHAPTER TEN; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Materials and Methods. |
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3. Results4. Discussion; 5. Conclusion; 6. References; CHAPTER ELEVEN; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Communication Theory; 3. General Practitioner Patient Communication; 4. The Short Encounter; 5. Gender Perspective; 6. Conclusion; 7. References; CHAPTER TWELVE; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Methods; 3. Results; 4. Conclusion; 5. References; CHAPTER THIRTEEN; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Modern Developments and Approaches in Quality of Life Research; 3. Conclusion; 4. References; PART V -- INDUSTRY; CHAPTER FOURTEEN; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Automation and Mechatronics. |
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3. The Impact of the History and Geopolitical Situation on Industrial Development. |
| Summary |
The second scientific World Kurdish Congress was held in October 2012 at Hewler with the theme of improving the quality of life, science and culture for progress in Kurdistan. The papers presented focused on various important aspects of culture, economy, education, health, industry and political science in Kurdistan. The objective of this conference was to create a network of academicians to exchange and develop knowledge and work together with the Kurdistan Regional Government on how to furt ... |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and indexes. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Kurdistan -- Economic conditions.
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Kurdistan -- Social conditions.
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Kurdistan -- Social policy.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference. |
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Economic history. |
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Social conditions. |
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Social policy. |
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Middle East -- Kurdistan. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Baban, Serwan M. J.
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Heshmati, Almas.
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Print version: Dilani, Alan. Perspectives on Kurdistan's Economy and Society in Transition : Volume II. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, ©2013 9781443848367 |
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9781443869713 (electronic book) |
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1443869716 (electronic book) |
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9781443848367 |
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