The Business of Mining

by Arthur J. Hoskin

2019 · Good Press

In "The Business of Mining," Arthur J. Hoskin deftly navigates the multifaceted landscape of the mining industry, employing a clear and engaging prose style that demystifies complex economic principles and operational strategies. Hoskin's examination includes historical context, current industry practices, and future challenges, making it a vital resource for both practitioners and scholars. With meticulous attention to detail, he explores the interplay between resource extraction and environmental sustainability, reflecting ongoing debates within the field while grounding his analysis in real-world case studies and quantitative data. Arthur J. Hoskin brings to this work a wealth of experience in the mining sector, with a background that combines practical industry knowledge and academic rigor. His previous roles in both mining operations and corporate management inform his insights, allowing Hoskin to bridge the gap between theory and practice. His commitment to responsible mining practices and sustainable economics shines through, as he seeks to educate and empower readers to think critically about the industry's impact on society and the environment. I highly recommend "The Business of Mining" to anyone interested in the complexities of this vital sector. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply a curious reader, Hoskin's lucid analysis and thought-provoking questions will inspire deeper understanding and engagement with the critical issues facing the mining industry today. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Burglars and Bobbies

by Gregory J. Durston

2012 · Cambridge Scholars Publishing

The early decades of the nineteenth century witnessed an apparent deterioration in public order and security in the London area. This continued to worsen until the middle of the century. During this period, the Metropolitan Police was established, ostensibly transforming policing in the capital. By the 1860s, crime seemed to be falling rapidly and continued to do so until the end of the century, so that it was no longer normally a subject that occasioned acute political concern. This book examines the reality of crime levels within the Metropolis, the extent to which they differed from public perception, and the manner in which they changed over time. It considers how the police might have had an impact on public security after 1829, the use of the ‘broken windows’ paradigm for crime control in an historical context, and the extent to which the police can take credit for the post-1860 improvement in offending levels and order. However, it also discusses other factors, both economic and social, that might explain these developments. At the same time, the book charts the general history and development of urban policing in London during the nineteenth century, the complicated and sometimes competing mixture of political and financial concerns, operational priorities, public and ‘expert’ opinion that it reflected, and the controversies that it engendered. In particular, it discusses the ‘traditional’ form of policing that was replaced in 1829, and why this occurred; the importance of foot patrol to the new force, with its strengths and weaknesses; the re-emergence of detective policing; and the legal powers and judicial support available to officers in the capital. Very importantly, this study also considers the problems thrown up by the new style of policing, its potential for abuse, and the public resistance that this sometimes encouraged.

The Americanization of the British Press, 1830s-1914

by J. Wiener

2011 · Springer

The first book to compare and contrast the rise of mass circulation press in Britain and America. It provides insights into the origins of tabloid journalism and explores a range of cross-cultural and literary issues, tracing the history of key newspapers and the careers of influential journalists such as Bennett, Russell, Harmsworth and Pulitzer.

Empire, Technology and Seapower

by Howard J. Fuller

2014 · Routledge

This book examines British naval diplomacy from the end of the Crimean War to the American Civil War, showing how the mid-Victorian Royal Navy suffered serious challenges during the period. Many recent works have attempted to depict the mid-Victorian Royal Navy as all-powerful, innovative, and even self-assured. In contrast, this work argues that it suffered serious challenges in the form of expanding imperial commitments, national security concerns, precarious diplomatic relations with European Powers and the United States, and technological advancements associated with the armoured warship at the height of the so-called 'Pax Britannica'. Utilising a wealth of international archival sources, this volume explores the introduction of the monitor form of ironclad during the American Civil War, which deliberately forfeited long-range power-projection for local, coastal command of the sea. It looks at the ways in which the Royal Navy responded to this new technology and uses a wealth of international primary and secondary sources to ascertain how decision-making at Whitehall affected that at Westminster. The result is a better-balanced understanding of Palmerstonian diplomacy from the end of the Crimean War to the American Civil War, the early evolution of the modern capital ship (including the catastrophic loss of the experimental sail-and-turret ironclad H.M.S. Captain), naval power-projection, and the nature of 'empire', 'technology', and 'seapower'. This book will be of great interest to all students of the Royal Navy, and of maritime and strategic studies in general.