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The Making of Modern English Theology is the first historical account of theology’s modern institutional origins in the United Kingdom. Having avoided the revolutionary upheaval experienced by continental institutions and free from any constitutional separation of church and state, English theologians were granted a relative freedom to develop their discipline in a fashion distinctive from other European and North American institutions. This book explores how Oxford theology, from the beginnings of the Tractarian movement until the end of the Second World War, both influenced and responded to the reform of the university. Neither becoming unbendingly confessional nor reduced to the secular study of religion, the Oxford faculty instead emerged as an important ecumenical body, rooted in the life and practice of the English churches, whilst still being located in the heart of a globally influential research university as a department of the humanities. This is an institutional history of reaction and radicalism, animosity and imagination, and explores the complex and shifting interactions between church, nation, and academy that have defined theological life in England since the early nineteenth century.

An advanced look at vibration analysis with a focus on active vibration suppression As modern devices, from cell phones to airplanes, become lighter and more flexible, vibration suppression and analysis becomes more critical. Vibration with Control, 2nd Edition includes modelling, analysis and testing methods. New topics include metastructures and the use of piezoelectric materials, and numerical methods are also discussed. All material is placed on a firm mathematical footing by introducing concepts from linear algebra (matrix theory) and applied functional analysis when required. Key features: Combines vibration modelling and analysis with active control to provide concepts for effective vibration suppression. Introduces the use of piezoelectric materials for vibration sensing and suppression. Provides a unique blend of practical and theoretical developments. Examines nonlinear as well as linear vibration analysis. Provides Matlab instructions for solving problems. Contains examples and problems. PowerPoint Presentation materials and digital solutions manual available for instructors. Vibration with Control, 2nd Edition is an ideal reference and textbook for graduate students in mechanical, aerospace and structural engineering, as well as researchers and practitioners in the field.

Focusing on the conceptual understanding of mechanics, this text addresses developments in the methods of analyzing mechanics problems. It provides transition material to higher level courses. It presents sample problems and the use of computational software (MathCAD, MATLAB, Mathematica and Maple) separately.

Focusing on the conceptual understanding of mechanics, this exciting new text addresses developments in the methods of analyzing mechanics problems. It fully incorporates the highly sophisticated computational software packages currently available to students. The text provides transition material to higher level courses, as well as a wealth of problems to foster understanding. All sample problems and the use of computational software (Mathcad, MATLAB, Mathematica and Maple) are presented in four separate manuals (one for each software program). Each manual explains how to use the software package to solve the example problems in the book.

For one/two-semester introductory courses in vibrations or structural dynamics for undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics. A thorough introduction to vibration analysis, design, measurement, and computation Serving as both a text and reference manual, Engineering Vibration connects traditional design-oriented topics, an introduction of modal analysis, and the use of computational codes with MATLAB(R). Special-interest windows summarize essential information and help remind students of prior or background information pertinent to the topic at hand, so they don't have to search for formulas or other information. The author provides an unequaled combination of the study of conventional vibration with the use of additional topics on design, measurement, and computation to help students develop a dynamic understanding of vibration phenomena and connect theory to practice. The 5th Edition has been updated to further enhance teaching and learning, with improved clarity of explanations as well as new examples, problems, figures, equations, and enhanced problem statements. All MATLAB codes cited in the text have been updated to 2020 standards. A new units and conversion appendix helps readers understand the importance of being able to switch between units as the globalization of engineering increases. Extend learning beyond the classroom Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook. It lets students customize how they study and learn with enhanced search and the ability to create flashcards, highlight, and add notes all in one place. The mobile app lets students learn wherever life takes them, offline or online. Learn more about Pearson eText.

This supplement to Engineering Mechanics: Statics provides all of the necessary instructions to use Mathcad Student of Professional software to aid the reader in solving homework problems and working through the sample problems within the text. It is keyed heavily to the accompanying Statics text and works through many of the sample problems in detail. While this supplement suggests ways in which to use Mathcad to enhance your understanding of statics and teach you efficient computational skills, you may also browse through the Mathcad Student manual and think of your own usage of Mathcad to solve statics problems and applications in other courses. The manual consists of 11 chapters. The first chapter is a general introduction to Mathcad that concludes with a sample application of Mathcad to a statics problem and can be studied while reading Chapter 1 of the accompanying Statics text. The following 10 chapters present appropriate Mathcad solutions for some of the sample problems given in the text. Chapter 1 - Using Mathcad Computational Software Numerical Calculation Working with Functions Symbolic Calculations Solving Algebraic Equations Graphs and Plots Application of Mathcad to a Statics Problem Along with solutions to sample problems, other topics covered within this manual include: Mathcad as a Vector Calculator; Solution of Simultaneous Linear Equations; Using Mathcad for Other Matrix Calculations; Scalar of Dot Product; Vector or Cross Product Between Two Vectors; Parametric Solutions; Solution of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations; Vector or Cross Product Between Two Vectors; Numerical and Symbolic Integration; Three-Dimensional Scatter Plots; Symbolic Generation of Equilibrium Equations; Discontinuity Functions; Cables; Wedges; Belt Friction; Principle Second Moments of Area; Eigenvalue Problems

An authoritative guide to federal democracy from two respected experts in the field Around the world, federalism has emerged as the system of choice for nascent republics and established nations alike. In this book, leading scholars and governmental advisers Robert Inman and Daniel Rubinfeld consider the most promising forms of federal governance and the most effective path to enacting federal policies. The result is an essential guide to federalism, its principles, its applications, and its potential to enhance democratic governance. Drawing on the latest work from economics, political science, and law, Inman and Rubinfeld assess different models of federalism and their relative abilities to promote economic efficiency, encourage the participation of citizens, and protect individual liberties. Under the right conditions, the authors argue, a federal democracy—including a national legislature with locally elected representatives—can best achieve these goals. Because a stable union between the national and local governments is key, Inman and Rubinfeld also propose an innovative method for evaluating new federal laws and their possible impact on state and local governments. Finally, to show what the adoption of federalism can mean for citizens, the authors discuss the evolution of governance in the European Union and South Africa’s transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy. Interdisciplinary in approach, Democratic Federalism brims with applicable policy ideas and comparative case studies of global significance. This book is indispensable for understanding the importance of federal forms of government—both in recent history and, crucially, for future democracies.

In this book, the author provides an unequaled combination of the study of conventional vibration with the use of vibration design, computation, analysis and testing in various engineering applications.