1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910787682903321

Autore

Kambrod Matthew R. <1939->

Titolo

Lobbying for defense : an insider's view / / Matthew R. Kambrod

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Annapolis, Maryland : , : Naval Institute Press, , 2007

ISBN

1-61251-444-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (200 p.)

Disciplina

338.4/735500973

Soggetti

Defense contracts - United States

Defense industries - United States

Lobbying - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Lobbying for defense and understanding "requirements", now "capabilities" -- Dealing with capabilities and the Services -- The fiscal year budget cycle and Program Objective Memorandum -- Participation by industry -- Congress' role -- The Military's role -- Defense committees, functions, and committee reports -- Committee professional staffs -- The Congressional budget cycle -- October deadlines -- November deadlines -- December deadlines -- January deadlines -- February to September tasks -- Committee reports -- Joint conference and follow-up -- Fund disbursement -- Contributions -- Finding a lobbyist -- Abuses of power -- Do's and don'ts -- A brief case study of success -- Reforms.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910814973303321

Titolo

Principles of toxicology : environmental and industrial applications / / edited by Stephen M. Roberts, Robert C. James, Phillip L. Williams

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-118-98251-7

1-118-98248-7

Edizione

[Third edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (499 p.)

Disciplina

615.9/02

Soggetti

Toxicology

Industrial toxicology

Environmental toxicology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Sommario/riassunto

A fully updated and expanded edition of the bestselling guide on toxicology and its practical application Covers the diverse chemical hazards encountered in the modern work and natural environment, and provides a practical understanding of these hazards New chapters cover the emerging areas of toxicology such as omics, computational toxicology, and nanotoxicology Provides clear explanations and practical understanding of the fundamentals necessary for an understanding of the effects of chemical hazards on human health and ecosystems Includes case histories and examples from industry demonstrat