The research presented in this volume focuses on identifying and quantifying the major vulnerabilities to climate change in the Midwestern United States. By providing state-of-the-art spatially disaggregated information regarding the historical, current, and possible future climate within the region, the contributors assess the risks and susceptibility of the critical socio-economic and environmental systems. Key sectors discussed are agriculture, human health, water, energy and infrastruc...

In "The Melbourne Riots," David A. Andrade meticulously chronicles the socio-political upheaval that rattled the city of Melbourne in the late 20th century. Employing a compelling narrative style that marries rigorous historical analysis with vivid storytelling, Andrade manages to illuminate the complexities behind popular dissent and collective action. The book situates the riots within a broader context of urban socio-economic struggles, allowing readers to grasp the intricate interplay ...

George Macartney's disastrous 1793 mission to China plays a central role in the prevailing narrative of modern Sino-European relations. Summarily dismissed by the Qing court, Macartney failed in nearly all of his objectives, perhaps setting the stage for the Opium Wars of the nineteenth century and the mistrust that still marks the relationship today. But not all European encounters with China were disastrous. The Last Embassy tells the story of the Dutch mission of 1795, bringing...