1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910463943603321

Autore

Noegel Scott B.

Titolo

Historical dictionary of prophets in Islam and Judaism / / Scott B. Noegel, Brannon M. Wheeler

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Maryland : , : Scarecrow, , 2002

ISBN

0-8108-6610-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (562 p.)

Collana

Historical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements ; ; number 43

Disciplina

296/.092/2

B

Soggetti

Prophecy - Judaism

Prophecy - Islam

Prophecy

Prophets

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix 1: List of Dictionary Entries; Appendix 2: List of Prophets; Bibliography; General Index; Index of References; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

Both traditions recognize and draw theological and historical lessons from some of the same narrative sources, but this is the first comparative resource to provide interdisciplinary coverage of the history and textual sources associated with prophets and prophecy. This thorough treatment of a difficult and increasingly controversial subject area will encourage and cultivate knowledge and understanding.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910461008403321

Titolo

Asian Education and Development Studies . Volume 4, Number 1 Effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies in five Asian countries / / guest editors, Dr. Jon S. T. Quah and Professor Chilik Yu

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Bradford, England] : , : Emerald, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-78441-844-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (160 p.)

Collana

Asian Education and Development Studies, , 2046-3162 ; ; Volume 4, Number 1

Disciplina

370.95

Soggetti

Education - Asia

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Editorial boards; Guest editorial; Anti-corruption measures in China: suggestions for reforms; Anti-corruption measures the Japanese way: prevention matters; Treading the straight and righteous path: curbing corruption in the Philippines; Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau; Sibling rivalry among anti-corruption agencies in Taiwan; Political independence,operational impartiality,and the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies; Evaluating the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies in five Asian countries

Sommario/riassunto

While most Asian countries have initiated various anti-corruption measures during the past 60 years, their effectiveness in curbing corruption has been mixed, with few success stories and many failures. Why is corruption still a serious problem in many Asian countries in spite of their anti-corruption efforts? How effective are the anti-corruption measures initiated in these countries? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these anti-corruption measures? Can anything be done to enhance these measures? What accounts for the different levels of effectiveness of the ACAs in Asian countries