The Asian Financial Crisis and the Ordeal of Hong Kong:

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Victim, not instigator of the Asian Financial Crisis, Hong Kong was the only economy that succeeded in defending its fully convertible currency, indeed its entire financial system, against speculators, but the price it paid for success has been deep recession. Jao gives an objective, even-handed account and analysis. Without political or ideological preconsiderations he shows how Hong Kong authorities handled their intervention in the equity market in August 1998. Explaining the conventional wisdom that no fixed exchange rate regime can hold out for long against massive speculation. He goes further to show that Hong Kong contributed not only to the eventual easing of the AFC, but to economic stability throughout Asia as well. Jao opens with a discussion of the nature, causes, and consequences of the AFC. After an overview of Hong Kong's economic and financial fundamentals on the eve of the crisis, he examines the impact it had up close. He examines the massive speculation against the Hong Kong dollar, explaining why speculators were defeated. The AFC's impact on the assets market are also explored. He also analyzes the impact on the financial sector and the real economy. Jao studies and answers two hard questions: why was the economic downturn so severe and why was the territory initially a laggard in economic recovery? He then takes up China's role, and presents an objective, balanced view of Hong Kong's money and finance under Chinese sovereignty, followed by a discussion of how China herself coped with the AFC. The book concludes with an in-depth discussion of the lessons the AFC has taught us and the author's reflections on post-AFC issues.

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A solid analysis on the Asian financial crisis in Hong Kong.......2001-11-24

The publication of a book on the financial crisis in Hong Kong by Y.C. Jao from the University of Hong Kong is most timely. Jao is no stranger to anyone who has studied the banking and financial system in Hong Kong. There is no lack of analysis on the Asian financial crisis. However, this is the first book-length study that focuses on the case of Hong Kong. The analysis is particular timely as Hong Kong is currently in the midst of its severest economic recession since the early 1970s. The book not only clearly analyzes the financial crisis in Hong Kong by putting the events that happened in Hong Kong in the last few years in the larger context of the Asian financial crisis, but further delves into the post-crisis economic recession that Hong Kong is suffering.

The author begins by analyzing the origin, nature, and consequences of the Asian financial crisis. He proceeds on to discuss the financial crisis in Hong Kong by looking at the financial crisis itself focusing on how foreign exchange speculators tried to capitalize on the possible event of the collapse of the Hong Kong dollar and how the government reacted to the crisis by its unprecedented attempts to intervene in the stock market. The story was succinctly told with convincing information put together by the author. Jao then analyzes the impact of the crisis on the asset markets, financial sector, and the real economy. The analysis in the book is clear and solid.

The most interesting part of his book is, however, its attempt to answer two puzzles: (1) Why was Hong Kong's economic downturn so severe, and (2) Why was Hong Kong a laggard in economic recover, and the role China plays in the crisis. Jao points out that while the government was able to defeat the currency speculators in the financial crisis of 1997-98 and successfully defend the currency system, the people of Hong Kong, nevertheless, pay a high price as part of the reason for the continuation of the recession after the crisis is attributed to the currency board - the very system Hong Kong tries to defend. The need to defend the linked exchange rate has forced on the Hong Kong abrupt rises in interest rates severely impacting the assets markets and the real markets through the wealth effect, collateral effect, and the credit availability effects. The intricate relationships amongst these factors are clearly explained in the book.

I would recommend this book not only to economists who have an interest in the Asian financial crisis or the Hong Kong economy but also to anyone (as the book was written in non-technical language) who want to make sense of the recession in Hong Kong.

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A major contribution to the existing literature on sexual harassment, this analysis offers many new insights into the role that public recognition of sexual harassment played in the social and economic lives of American women and men. The recent identification of sexual harassment as a distinct social phenomenon often obscures earlier recognitions of the centrality of the issue. Stephen Morewitz's new study traces current concerns through the various societal trends and reform movements beginning in the late nineteenth century, exploring responses to sexual immorality at the turn of the century, sexual coercion and patriotism during World War II, sexual harassment in the family after World War II, sexual pressure in higher education and liberal professions, as well as sexual exploitations in the work place and prisons. Also including an investigation of the law, particularly as it relates to employment and landlord/tenant relations, this new investigation of sexual harassment is addressed to all those interested in understanding better how both law and society responded to the pressure for public recognition of sexual harassment.

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A very readable and engaging text........1998-11-26

America is transfixed on sex. The news media have gone on a feeding frenzy over President Clinton's alleged indiscretions...Not everyone agrees whether those matters constitute sexual harassment. A book by sociologist Stephen J. Morewitz examines this timely issue by presenting an interesting history of sexual harasssment...The book is well-researched and documented with endnotes...Morewitz saves the reader from too many dry charts and statistical studies with his very readable and engaging text. Certainly the book presents a lot of information and debate on the questions (of sexual harassment). CHICAGO DAILY LAW BULLETIN, April 29, 1998

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Flow cytometric analysis of molecular, biochemical, genetic and developmental parameters using cellular fluorescence techniques as well as fluorescence-activated (FACS) or magnetic (MACS) cell sorting technologies provide unique options for molecular and cellular biology. In recent years, these technologies have been considerably advanced.
In this second edition, all chapters have been updated according to the recent improvements and modifications. Further, new protocols have been added, such as on magnetic selection, magnetofluorescent liposomes, the cytometry of secreted products and microbead assays, as well as reporter gene assays for cytometry and cell selection. The recent technical developments allow diagnostic differentiation of cells according to specific gene expression, identification of rare disease-associated cells and isolation of well-defined cells at high purity for cell therapies.

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A book for the beginner and a review for the experienced.......2000-06-16

This is the first book I purchased for flow cytometry after checking out 3 unsatisfactory books on the same subject from the library. I am a clinician by training and so I needed a book that explains the basic background of the method, PLUS detailed procedures to follow, and explanation on how to alter those procedures to suit one's experiment. This book is written and presented in a way that makes it easy to understand even if one has no prior trianing in flow-cytometry. It does not have so much technical jargon that a newbie would not be able to understand. Everything is clear and well-explained. I have "debugged" some of my current procedures using this book. Chapter 3 (Immunofluroescence: Basic Considerations) is a must-read: the validity of one's results seem to largely depend on factors discussed in this chapter. Included also is a list of internet resouce for cytometry, although some of websites have been outdated. Overall a very nice reference, but as in all lab procedures-related books, one book never covers everything you need to know, so I use this book by Radbruch in conjuction with others.

In Living Color: Protocols in Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting (Springer Lab Manuals)

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In Living Color: Protocols in Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting (Springer Lab Manuals)

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The goal of this book is to make this increasingly valuable technology accessible to researchers, including the students, post-doctoral scholars, and technicians who labor in the fields harvesting the grains of knowledge inherent in this integration between analysis and physical isolation/purification methodologies. A step by step approach to the methodology for measuring various cellular attributes demonstrated in the particular cells of interest is provided. In addition a myriad of resources to fuel the curiosity and answer questions of both the new and adept user is presented.The vision for this book stems from the editors' experiences managing flow cytometry/cell sorting core facilities for the emerging researchers, in particular in developmental, cellular, and molecular biology.For further information please contact: http://www.nlivingcolor.com/

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Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting
Andreas Radbruch
Manufacturer: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
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Flow Cytometry and Sorting

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Flow Cytometry & Sorting, Melamed et al

Flow Cytometry and Sorting
Myron R. Melamed , Tore Lindmo , and Mortimer Mendelsohn
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Revised and updated, this Second Edition of a classic text describes and evaluates--in greater detail--the most recent practical applications of flow cytometry technique to basic cellular biological investigations and clinical research on human neoplasms. Ideal for the experienced researcher as well as the novice, this informative book offers state-of-the-art reviews of all aspects of flow cytometry. New articles highlight investigations of higher plants, the flow cytometry of microorganisms, and measurements of intracellular ionized calcium and membrane potential--illustrating techniques of specimen preparation, measurement and analysis for each. New chapters examine applications of flow cytometry to medical genetics, genetic toxicology, and ultrasensitive analysis of molecules in solution. The Second Edition goes beyond the traditional analysis of DNA histograms with BrdU incorporation and DNA denaturability to identify and analyze the cell cycle more precisely. New or rewritten chapters discuss the importance of flow cytometry for measurements of nucleic acids, chromatin, and DNA and cover the cytometry of sperm and the cytopathic effects of viruses.

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Flow Cytometry & Sorting, Melamed et al.......2000-03-29

As a student working in the area of applied optics as related to flow cytometry, I had many questions to ask about the principles of operation and aplication of flow cytometry.

This text provided a wealth of knowledge in the field, from historical accounts of flow, through general principles of operation and overviews of technoligical developments and commercial instruments, to the biological application of these instruments to clinical and research laboratories.

'Flow Cytometry & Sorting' is excellent both as an introductory text and reference guide for flow cytometer developers, users, and researchers.

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PRAXIS Physics Help

It's only a practice test

Praxis II - Physics Sample Test (Praxis Series)
Richard Skaroff
Manufacturer: Xam Online.com
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This study guide targets teacher competencies and skills for Physics. You read four years of material between the covers of one study guide. Regardless if your test is multiple choice or essay format you will have ample material to reflect upon to do well on these formats.

The majority of XAM study guides have 125 question sample tests. The questions are medium to hard in difficulty but reasonable for a trained teacher candidate to answer. Since the questions do highly resemble the real test we are frequently asked if they are former tests. They are not. If any question from our book appears on the test it would be a coincidence.

XAM Publishing, Inc. has e-mail support at winwin1111@aol.com. XAM staff welcomes your updates and values your input. Each year a new version of the study guide is released so you may have the best in educational research.

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PRAXIS Physics Help.......2007-01-05

I found this book helpful so that I could get a feel of the difficulty of questions that would appear on my test. Some of the questions were word for word of what I found on the real Physics PRAXIS.

It's only a practice test.......2006-03-11

This book is only an 80 question practice test with answers provided. It reflected the general nature of the Praxis II for physics. In general not great, but not bad. I found that the larger study guides (not the ETS ones) had tests that were equally as good and had study material as well.