This volume examines how and why Japan annexed Korea in the early twentieth century and discusses the role of foreign powers (particularly the USA) in trying to bring about freedom and independence for Korea. Written by a Korean living in the USA the book is at times a harrowing account of atrocities committed by Japan against Koreans. Entirely impartial it is obviously not, but it nonetheless covers an important if tragic part of history in East Asia

This authoritative reference book contains thousands of acronyms and abbreviations from medical, scientific, technical, and economic fields, everyday speech, media, and slang

The book is analytical in approach and provides a clear understanding of what is physically, or chemically, occuring in the soil and on the land at each stage of the drainage process. Readers will thus become fully aware of the relationships between main design variables, soil, climatology, and other relevant environmental factors, as well as the reliability and limitations of current theories and formulas

Published content on current events, international business, politics, technology and culture. From its beginnings in 1843, when The Economist newspaper was founded by a Scottish hat manufacturer to further the cause of free trade, The Economist Group has evolved into a staunchly independent global media and information-services company with intelligent brands for an international audience.

The journal reports on events from and outstanding personalities of the Eurasian region (past and present) and the successful projects of international co-operation in Eurasia. It promotes the cultures, politics, events and communities of both regions and encourages a discussion and exchange of ideas between them to develop both business co-operation, tourist activity and cultural relations.

Publishes articles on marketing, fuel technologies, energy and energy technology.

Publishes peer-reviewed articles on library and information services, as well as on social, political and economic issues affecting access to information through libraries, research studies and essays reflecting the broad range of interests of the library profession internationally.