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The study of curves and surfaces forms an important part of classical differential geometry. Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces: A Concise Guide presents traditional material in this field along with important ideas of Riemannian geometry. The reader is introduced to curves, then to surfaces, and finally to more complex topics. Standard theoretical material is combined with more difficult theorems and complex problems, while maintaining a clear distinction between the two levels. Key topics and features: * Covers central concepts including curves, surfaces, geodesics, and intrinsic geometry * Substantive material on the Aleksandrov global angle comparison theorem, which the author generalized for Riemannian manifolds (a result now known as the celebrated Toponogov Comparison Theorem, one of the cornerstones of modern Riemannian geometry) * Contains many nontrivial and original problems, some with hints and solutions This rigorous exposition, with well-motivated topics, is ideal for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students seeking to enter the fascinating world of geometry.

Curves on surfaces. --- Geometry, Differential. --- Differential geometry --- Surfaces, Curves on --- Curves on surfaces --- Geometry, Differential --- 514.752 --- 514.752 Differential geometry in Euclidean and pseudo-Euclidean spaces --- Differential geometry in Euclidean and pseudo-Euclidean spaces --- Global differential geometry. --- Differential Geometry. --- Differential geometry.

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Provides a wealth of information about values and beliefs of people all over the world.

Social values --- Cross-cultural studies. --- #SBIB:303H30 --- #SBIB:311.21 G --- #SBIB:316.7C122 --- 316.752 --- 316.752 Waarden --(sociologie) --- Waarden --(sociologie) --- Cross-cultural studies --- Kwalitatieve methoden: algemeen --- Statistische gegevens --- Cultuursociologie: overtuigingen, waarden en houdingen --- Sociology. --- Social theory --- Social sciences --- Sociology of culture --- Karanis (Extinct city) --- Karanis (Egypt) --- Egypt --- Antiquities --- Social values - Cross-cultural studies

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This book provides insights in and explanations of the varieties and similarities in values in Europe in a number of life spheres at the turn of the millennium.

Sociology of culture --- European Union --- Social values --- Values --- 316 --- #SBIB:316.7C122 --- 316.752 --- 316.42 --- Sociologie --(algemeen) --- Cultuursociologie: overtuigingen, waarden en houdingen --- Waarden --(sociologie) --- Social change. Sociale ontwikkeling. Sociale veranderingen. Modernisering. Evolutie .Sociale revolutie. Modernisme --- 316.42 Social change. Sociale ontwikkeling. Sociale veranderingen. Modernisering. Evolutie .Sociale revolutie. Modernisme --- 316.752 Waarden --(sociologie) --- 316 Sociologie --(algemeen) --- Axiology --- Worth --- Aesthetics --- Knowledge, Theory of --- Metaphysics --- Psychology --- Ethics

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"From our point of view, the book provides a very interesting assessment of the current and future development of the competitive situation in the global automotive industry. It particularly makes clear that the Western sales markets can only return to a growth course by means of technical innovations and the further development of the product "automobile". This means that innovations to secure and extend individual manufacturers` market positions are absolutely necessary as part of the constantly intensifying elimination of competition in the automotive industry." Prof. Dr.-Ing., Henning Wallentowitz, Director, Institut für Kraftfahrwesen, Aachen, Germany "A book extremely worth reading for all those interested in the future of the global automotive industry - manufacturers, suppliers, the retail and service sectors, etc. It is particularly valuable because it is the first study to analyze the development of the industry from a global perspective and to give a blunt but realistic prognosis of the consequences of the coming intensified competition among the remaining 12 manufacturers ... For Bosch, it is particularly important that securing competitiveness in Germany, as a production location, requires all those involved to rethink in the long term. The competition with low-cost countries leaves us no choice!" Dr. Adolf Ahnefeld, Executive Director, Corporate Development, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany "This book is extremely worth reading. Firstly, because the competitive situation is presented from a global perspective for the first fime, rather than from the point of view of a single country or company. Secondly, it is the first attempt to evaluate the individual manufacturers` chances for the future in a cross-comparison. And finally, it is written by an "old-school economist" who has experienced the industry`s heyday as well as the emerging predatory competition of the last three decades at first hand, as an insider. The book provides valuable information in an understandable style and entertaining form, but also makes clear statements on the tough consequences of global competition for the automotive manufacturers and the supply industry. Recommended reading for everyone in risk and asset management in the financial industry." Dr. Kurt Demmer, Chief Economist, Industriekreditbank (IHK), Düsseldorf, Germany.

Automobile industry and trade. --- Motor vehicle industry. --- Automotive industry --- Motor vehicle industry --- Transportation equipment industry --- Engineering. --- Automotive Industry. --- Automotive Engineering. --- Construction --- Industrial arts --- Technology --- Automobile industry and trade --- 338.730 --- 338.752.12 --- AA / International- internationaal --- 629 --- 629 Transport vehicle engineering --- Transport vehicle engineering --- Extractieve nijverheid: algemeenheden --- Auto's en fietsen --- Automotive engineering.

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This book presents findings based on a unique source of insight into the role of human values--the World Values Survey and the European Values Survey, covering 78 societies containing over 80 per cent of the world's population. The findings reveal large and coherent cross-national differences in what people want out of life. Four waves of surveys, from 1981 to 1999-2001, reveal the impact of changing values on societal phenomena. Evidence from eleven Islamic societies demonstrates that a distinctive Islamic culture exists-but the democratic ideal is endorsed overwhelmingly. Other analyses examine Gender Equality and Democracy; Corruption and Democracy; Social Capital in Vietnam; the Clash of Civilization; political satisfaction in global perspective; Trust in International Governance; and Israeli and South African values.

Social change --- Sociology of culture --- Changement social --- Social values --- Sociale verandering --- Sociale waarden --- Valeurs sociales --- Social values. --- Civilization, Modern --- World politics --- Civilisation --- Politique mondiale --- Huntington, Samuel P. --- 316.752 --- -World politics --- -#SBIB:316.7C122 --- #SBIB:303H34 --- #SBIB:043.IOS --- Colonialism --- Global politics --- International politics --- Political history --- Political science --- World history --- Eastern question --- Geopolitics --- International organization --- International relations --- Modern civilization --- Modernity --- Civilization --- Renaissance --- Change, Social --- Cultural change --- Cultural transformation --- Societal change --- Socio-cultural change --- Social history --- Social evolution --- Values --- Waarden --(sociologie) --- Cultuursociologie: overtuigingen, waarden en houdingen --- Kwalitatieve methoden: grondige gevallenstudie, casework, social work --- History --- Khantington, S. P. --- Khantington, Sėmi︠u︡ėl P. --- Hāntinghtūn, Ṣāmūʼīl --- Khantington, Sami︠u︡ėlʹ --- Hantinjtūn, Ṣāmwīl --- Hungtingdun, Saimiu'er --- Khantington, Samuėlʹ P. --- هانتنغتون، صاموئيل --- 316.752 Waarden --(sociologie) --- ハンチントン, サミュエル --- Civilization [Modern ] --- 1950-.... --- 1989 --- -Huntington, Samuel Phillips --- Sociologie van de cultuur --- Social change. --- Changement social. --- -Huntington, Samuel P. --- Huntington, Samuel Phillips