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Accounting Theory: Essays by Carl Thomas Devine (Routledge New Works in Accounting History)
Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0415309883 |
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One of the outstanding accounting theoreticians of the twentieth century, Carl Thomas Devine exhibited a breadth and depth of knowledge few in the field of accounting have equaled. This book collects together eight previously unpublished essays on accounting theory written by Professor Devine.
Professor Devine passed away in 1998, prior to the significant scandals that have plagued accounting and business since the collapse of Enron and Arthur Andersen. Many of the essays collected here are particularly important given these events. The first three essays are devoted to ethics and provide profound insights into the importance of a profession's ethical presuppositions. The book then presents essays which provide a critical examination of the relevance of hermeneutics and deconstruction to an understanding of accounting practice and an analysis of the academic "game" particularly with respect to Professor Devine's experiences in the Florida university system. The final essay in the volume is devoted to acritique of rational choice theory applications in accounting.
Revisiting and building upon themes developed in earlier work, this collection of essays will be essential reading for accounting historians, accounting theoreticians and all those interested in the work of Carl Thomas Devine.
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Carl Thomas Devine: Essays in Accounting Theory (Routledge New Works in Accounting History)
H. Hendrickson Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0815332637 |
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This book presents a collection of thirteen essays by one of America's great academic accountants, Carl Devine. The essays explore in substantial depth the evolution of Professor Devine's philosophy, research, and thinking during his nearly sixty years of study. The extent of his knowledge spans a variety of disciplines from science and mathematics to philosophy and religion. This eclectic collection of essays is continuously rewarding, and with even a cursory review one quickly discovers the richness and breadth of Devine's work.
This book will be an invaluable historical and scholarly legacy to future generation of accounting students and educators. In them Professor Devine reflects objectively on some of the personalities in, and development of accounting and accounting thought during two momentous generations in which a revolution has occurred in accounting research and in the accounting/auditing professions.
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Essays in accounting theory
Carl Thomas Devine Manufacturer: s.n.] ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007J3Q7I |
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Wendy S. Enelow , and Louise M. Kursmark Manufacturer: JIST Works ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Millions of people have been forced (or are choosing) to change jobs or industries in order to stay employed. The seventh title in the highly successful Expert Resumes series is a collection of resumes aimed at people who are transitioning from one career to another.This book gives strategies as well as 180 pages of sample resumes for successful career changes. The authors present sound resume-writing advice, including how to create and use an electronic resume. The appendix includes Internet resources for an effective online job search.
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The Case for the Prosecution in the Ciceronian Era
Michael C. Alexander Manufacturer: University of Michigan Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0472112619 |
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Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (PBK)
A.E. Roy , and D. Clarke Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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Despite remarkable advances in astronomy, space research, and related technology since the first edition of this book was published, the philosophy of the prior editions has remained the same throughout. However, because of this progress, there is a need to update the information and present the new findings. In the fourth edition of Astronomy: Principles and Practice, much like the previous editions, the celebrated authors give a comprehensive and systematic treatment to the theories of astronomy. This reference furthers your study of astronomy by presenting the basic software and hardware, providing several straightforward mathematical tools, and discussing some simple physical processes that are either involved in the astronomer's tools of trade or concerned in the mechanisms associated with astronomical bodies. The first six chapters introduce the simple observations that can be made by the eye as well as discuss how such observations were interpreted by previous civilizations. The next several chapters examine the interpretation of positional measurements and the basic principles of celestial mechanics. The authors then explore radiation, optical telescopes, and radio and high-energy technologies. They conclude with practical projects and exercises. New to the Fourth Edition: · Revised values such as the obliquity of the ecliptic · Expanded material that is devoted to new astronomies and techniques such as optical data recording · A listing of Web sites that offer information on relevant astronomical events Revised and expanded, this edition continues to offer vital information about the fundamentals of astronomy. Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition satisfies the need of anyone who has a strong desire to understand the philosophy and applications of the science of astronomy.
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Organic Chemistry Exam File
Donald Newman Manufacturer: Kaplan AEC Education ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1419518089 Release Date: 2006-10-30 |
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This book provides over 550 practice problems with detailed solutions on organic chemistry topics including alkanes and cycloalkanes; chirality; alkyl halides; alkenes; dienes; alkynes; benzene aromaticity and benzene derivatives; spectroscopy; alcohols; ethers, epoxides, and phenols; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives; esters and lipids; amines; carbohydrates; amino acids, peptides, and proteins; and molecular orbital theory and orbital symmetry based reactions. Students enrolled in organic chemistry courses or preparing for standardized tests that cover this topic can sharpen their problem-solving skills with this book.
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Bob McDuell Manufacturer: Letts Educational Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1843153068 |
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The most fascinating aspects of coral reefs relate to how corals and reef residents meet the challenges of survival and live together.The focus of this book is on how a coral reef functionsthe jobs of individual residents and how they collectively create a sustainable community. The author explores how solar energy powers the reef, how raw materials are used efficiently and waste is recycled, why biodiversity is security, and how everything is connected. There are also many insights into the more personal lives of reef residentssome are as strange as any science fiction. By viewing coral reefs in the context of a human city, one can more easily appreciate the creative ways reef communities operate; they neither undermine their own survival nor that of other communities elsewhere. In other words, a variety of species collectively enhances the survival of the entire community.
Dr. Murphy sees reef communities existing in a dynamic equilibrium where forces of competition, destruction, and decay are balanced by cooperation, repair, and rejuvenation.
There are lessons for those of us who are concerned about making our own communities more sustainable. The subject matter is serious, but it is not taken so seriously that it isn't fun.
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Reef Evolution
Rachel Wood Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0198577842 |
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Reefs are an extraordinary natural phenomenon. Visible from outer space, coral reefs are the largest biologically constructed features known; in close proximity their spectacular beauty and abundance of life is dazzling. Reefs are estimated to occupy only a small percentage of the oceans, but their importance to the marine environment is many-faceted and global. Reefs create harbours and allow the development of shallow basins with associated mangrove or seargrass communities; they protect coastlines from erosion; reefs are involved in the regulation of atmospheric carbon, which in turn contributes to climate control; ancient reefs can provide extensive oil and gas reservoirs. From a biological standpoint, however, the great significance of reefs lies in their ability to generate and maintain a substantial proportion of tropical marine biodiversity. This text documents those biological innovations which have moulded the evolution of reef ecosystems and given rise to the highly complex communities found today. The appearance of clonality, the acquisition of photosymbiosis and the radiation of predator groups are all discussed in depth. Throughout the book, Rachel Wood uses data from the fossil record to document the evolutionary development of reef ecosystems. This interdisciplinary approach has the aim of providing an analytical text which will be of value not only to advanced undergraduates and postgraduate courses, but also to researchers in ancient reef ecology. Rachel Wood is Royal Society University Research Fellow, and Fellow, Gonville and Caius College, CambridgeCustomer Reviews:
The history of reefs - a biological perspective.......2000-07-15
Part I of the book rather briefly (90 pp.) deals with reefs in Earth history and excessively (30 pp.) discussions the effects of mass extinctions on reefs. This chapter is oriented mainly at major episodes of constructor consortia blooms, whereas times of reduced reef growth do not receive much attention (although the discussion of the reasons for this reduction seem at least as interesting). Part II of the volume (40 pp.) is concerned with environmental controls of reef growth and does not provide much new information; nonetheless, these issues need to be mentioned within the given scope. Part III certainly is the most interesting and supplies the reader with several new interpretations of biological interactions in reefs: Growth form and autecology of reef builders are seen in close correlation; the role of biological disturbance is discussed at length; the origins and consequences of photosymbiosis are treated as well as the means and ways of competition among reef organisms. With its 150 pages, this chapter is the most rewarding and well justifies buying this book.
A few criticisms have to be raised, however. The contents are skewed towards the author's favourite subject (Archaeocyatha); the importance of bioerosion is not stressed adequately and remains rather sketchy; the geological time-scale used is a little outdated; and the ethymologically incorrect form "microbialite" (instead of microbolite) is used throughout.
Nonetheless, the text is very well-structured and arranged logically, with meaningful headings providing rapid orientation. An index further contributes to the easy access. Up-to-date references and a glossary for the non-specialist are additional positive features. All in all, this volume is well worth reading from the first to the last page for everyone interested in this fascinating facet of biological and physical interaction. Compulsory for the palaeontology teacher, and at least every library focussing on Earth Sciences should have it available!
M. Bertling
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Coral reefs worldwide are under threat from various anthropogenic factors, including overfishing and pollution. A new study by Mumby et al. highlights the trophic relationships between humans, carnivorous and herbivorous fishes, and the potential role of no-take areas in maintaining vulnerable coral reef ecosystems. No-take areas, where fishing is prohibited, are vital tools for managing food webs, ecosystem function and the resilience of reefs, in a seascape setting that extends far beyond the boundaries of the reefs themselves.
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