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О политической науке. Избранные произведения About Political Science. Selected Works

This publication contains the selected works of Fedor M. Burlatsky, a famous scholar and author, one of the founders of modern Russian political science, a professor emeritus of the Faculty of Political Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, which he wrote for more than half a century of his creative activity. The book deals with the formation of political science in the USSR and modern Russia, the current problems of political science research including the formation of political systems, institutions and processes. The author pays special attention to the phenomenon of political leadership.

For students, graduate students, teachers, researchers, all those who are interested in political science.

Образ жизни современного француза: праздники и будни Modern French people’s way of life

The textbook contains original non-adapted materials on cultural-specific, general cultural and everyday life subjects. It includes texts, vocabulary, exercises, and, in certain cases, lexical-grammatical comments.

For university students, postgraduates, school pupils and everyone who continues his or her study of the French language and culture.

Общая геология General geology
Printed in accordance with the publishing programme dedicated to the 270th anniversary of Moscow University. The textbook reflects modern data and ideas on the Earth as a planet, its place in the solar system and in the Universe. Basic information about the internal structure of the Earth and methods for studying it, about the geophysical fields of the Earth and the processes that change its surface is presented. Methods for determining the relative and absolute age of rocks and the geochronological scale, as well as the main endogenous and exogenous processes, tectonics of lithospheric plates, technogenic impact on the geological environment and the initial concepts of nonlinear geology are considered. The use of graphs, tables and pictures makes it easier to learn the material. A list of recommended further reading is provided for each chapter. The textbook is intended for the students of geological specialties and anyone interested in geology.
Общественное мнение в рекламе и связях с общественностью Public Opinion in Advertising and Public Relations

Advertising and public relations operate in the social space solving their professional tasks and dealing with the mass consciousness or with its relevant social cross-section – public opinion.
For public relations and advertising the study of public opinion is to research public reaction to these activities, company image, goods. services produced by such company and implications of its activities. Studying interrelationships between PR and advertising activities and public opinion has a pragmatic meaning: it helps these corporate institutions to function in society in a more effective way.

Общественное мнение и журналистика Public Opinion and Journalism

The manual examines the relationship of journalism and public opinion. Journalism is understood here as a structure, process, professional activity of collecting, processing, managing according to certain standards, transferring socially significant information in society for solving certain tasks remotely on a regular basis. Public opinion is a conglomeration of opinions, interests, preferences, likes and dislikes, relationships, behavioral patterns in society. This explains the mutual interest of journalism to public opinion, since this world of opinions characterizes society. Public opinion is interested in journalism, because the structures that study public opinion supply the public with this information. The process of studying public opinion, the methodological apparatus of surveys is professional knowledge. Journalists, too, should have it. The Book is addressed to students of journalism faculties.

Обществознание : Учебное пособие для подготовки к ДВИ в МГУ Social Science: A Textbook for Preparation to the Additional Entrance Examinations at MSU

The textbook is prepared in accordance with the programme of the Additional Entrance Examination at Lomonosov Moscow State University in Social Science. The textbook is adressed to the applicants praparing to enter Humanities Faculties of universities. 

The publication may also be used by high school students in their preparation for the final exam in Social Science.

Океанические скарноиды Oceanic Skarnoids

The book, consisting of 12 chapters, presents the author’s improved Concept of the oceanic skarnoids which he recently published in the book ‘The New Paradigm minerageny’ (2010). Chapter 1 deals with databases, and parameters fields of ocean skarnoids, including such ‘key’ depostits as Uludag, Felbertal, Tyrnyauz, Yaogansyan, Shichzhuyuan, Srkytoye, Kiyalyh Uzen, Bayan. Chapter 2 is devoted to mineral resources bases of tungsten, molybdenum and tin in leading countries (China, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia). Chapters 3, 4 and 5 contain descriptions of 100 deposits of oceanic skarnoids. Chapter 6 speaks about the basic geological features, genesis models, field types, geological features and search criteria of major stratiform deposits of the oceanic skarnoid class. The history and the priorities of the concept of ocean skarnoids are given in Chapter 7. Chapters 8 and 9 contain information about the domestic and foreign ore provinces of oceanic skarnoids. Chapter 10 examines deposits with affinity for the skarnoid W, Mo, Sn deposits: 1) Skarnoid Fe, Cu deposits; 2) W, Au deposits of Muruntau Olimpiada, Kumtor and others. Chapter 11 is devoted to the issues of further developing the Concept of Oceanic skarnoids including the genesis and sources of ore material, elaborate search features and criteria as well as deep-water drilling in the Gulf of California in the Pescadero and Farallon pull-apart basins. Chapter 12 covers prospects and some projects for identifying the largest deposits of the ocean skarnoid class.
For geologist-surveyors and specialists in the field of regional geology and minerals, for students and postgraduates.

Опера о чуме (pdf) The Opera on the Plague (pdf)
Recommended by the Academic Council of the State Scientific Center for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology as a textbook for in-depth study by students of medical, biological and veterinary institutions of higher education, as a teaching aid for students of professional training courses on working with pathogens of especially dangerous infections. The book examines the plague, the most dangerous bacterial infection that has caused three terrible pandemics in human history. The author proposes to look at the well-known subject from a different angle: from the point of view of the bacterium itself, which is the prima in the opera (Italian “business”) of life, and its influence on history and culture; from the point of view of the destinies of people - heroes and war criminals. The book includes a large number of illustrations and descriptions of clinical cases, therefore it is addressed to medical students for in-depth study. It can also be used by students of biological and veterinary universities, residents, in advanced training courses for doctors and in training specialists in working with pathogens of especially dangerous infections. In addition, the language of presentation allows us to recommend it to everyone who is interested in the amazingly dangerous world of microorganisms, and is also preparing to enter a university.
Определитель лишайников болот бореальной и тундровой зон России The determinant of lichens of bogs of boreal and tundra zones of Russia

The proposed determinant based on modern ideas about the systematics of lichens makes it possible to make up for the lack of knowledge of these organisms in swamp ecosystems. The first sections provide brief information about the biology, ecology, practical significance of lichens, and methods of study necessary for the identification of species. In the main part, various keys are given for determining lichens (genera, lichen species, taking into account their substrate confinement and in the absence of fruit bodies); diagnoses of 107 genera are given, before which keys are given for determining the species of these genera, as well as diagnoses of 345 species. After the name of the species, its synonyms are given, and after the diagnosis of the species, the types of swamps and the substrates on which these taxa occur in swamps are indicated. 

The determinant is designed for botanists, geographers, employees of specially protected natural areas, students, postgraduates, as well as nature lovers interested in lichens.

Организационное поведение Organizational Behavior. A Manual

The textbook analyzes problems facing organizations and employees in the 21st century. In addition to the fundamentals of organizational behavior, it examines the current state of rapidly developing organizations that face uncertainty, constant change and the impact of high technologies. It presents various models, technologies and tools of business changes aimed at radical organizational transformations. The manual contains a brief overview of the theoretical material, practical assignments and examples of case studies with a breakdown by topic, materials for students’ independent work and homework, recommendations for writing term and diploma papers. The manual is intended for students of economic specialties.

Основы гидрогеологии Fundamentals of hydrogeology

The textbook discusses the composition and structure of the underground hydrosphere, types of groundwater and conditions of their formation, the principles of hydrogeological zoning and the main types of hydrogeological areas problems of use and protection of groundwater: fresh mineral therapeutic, industrial and thermal power, as well as methods of field hydrogeological work, widely used in various types of research and surveys.

For students studying in the direction of "Geology", it can be used when reading the course "Hydrogeology" ("General Hydrogeology") to students of the specialties "Hydrology" and "Geoecology" of geographical faculties of universities, as well as for students studying in the specialty "Prospecting and exploration of groundwater and engineering geological surveys" of technical universities.

Основы глобалистики Fundamentals of globalism

The manual includes materials for self-preparation to the examination in the course “Introduction to Globalistics”. The book outlines the subject field of global studies, and topical issues of Globalistics as an integrative science. The manual covers the basic categories of Globalistics: global issues, global processes and systems, globalization, sustainable development.

Основы математической обработки наблюдательных и экспериментальных данных для астрономов Fundamentals of mathematical processing of observational and experimental data for astronomers
Published in accordance with the publishing programme dedicated to the 270th anniversary of Moscow University. The textbook contains information from mathematical statistics for the initial processing of observational and experimental data, and is also provided with examples, including from the author’s research. The conclusions of formulas that are usually not given in similar literature are presented. The manual is supplemented with materials on probability theory, combinatorics, linear algebra, necessary for solving a wide range of applied statistical problems. The publication is addressed to students of physics departments of universities studying in the areas 03.00.00 “Physics and Astronomy” in the specialty 03.05.01 “Astronomy” (specialty), as well as for researchers.
Основы нейтронографии Fundamentals of neutronography

The physical foundations of low-energy neutron scattering methods for studying the structure and dynamics of matter in a condensed state are described. The textbook is written on the basis of courses of lectures given by the authors at the Faculty of Physics of Lomonosov Moscow State University.

The book consists of three parts. The first part contains a consistent presentation of the principles of the theory of low-energy neutron scattering. The second part is devoted to the methods of obtaining and forming neutron beams, as well as their registration. The third part is devoted to basic experimental methods of neutronography, describes the principles of the device of experimental installations and measurements, as well as methods of interpretation of experimental data based on the theory described in the first part.

For students, postgraduates and researchers working or beginning to work in the field of research of physical, chemical and biological systems at the microscopic level.

Основы общей эмбриологии Fundamentals of General embryology
The textbook presents, taking into account the latest data, the main sections of embryology (developmental biology): development of germ cells, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and neurulation processes, development of various classes of vertebrates, basic patterns of organogenesis, cell differentiation and growth processes. Descriptions of processes at the cellular and supracellular levels are combined with a detailed consideration of the molecular genetic mechanisms of development, especially in relation to embryonic induction and cellular differentiation. Separate chapters are devoted to a brief presentation of the fundamentals of the theory of self-organization and comparative evolutionary embryology. As a supplement for those wishing to delve deeper into the problems of modern embryology, a collection of problems is provided. For the students of biological specialties at universities, graduate students and researchers in the field of developmental biology and cell biology.
Основы теоретической механики Fundamentals of theoretical mechanics
The textbook is based on lectures given at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of Lomonosov Moscow State University and corresponds to most curricula. It will help you study the subject independently and actively master the methods of theoretical mechanics most often used in practical applications and fundamental research. The presentation is based on the methods of differential geometry and the geometric theory of differential equations. The main theoretical provisions are illustrated with examples. For students, postgraduates and teachers of higher educational institutions specializing in mathematical, natural and technical sciences.
Основы физиологии и биохимии свертывания крови Fundamentals of physiology and biochemistry of blood clotting

As part of the curriculum, this textbook provides a fairly general, complete basic understanding of the basic (including classical) physiological concepts and principles used in the study of the blood coagulation system. The application of modern biochemical approaches to solving the problem of physiological regulation of the blood coagulation system makes it possible to understand the mechanisms of interaction between the processes of coagulation and anticoagulation.

The textbook consists of two parts, the first of which covers modern theoretical concepts of the physiological foundations of blood clotting processes occurring in the body, their relationship with the function of the body's anticoagulation system. The second part is devoted to the practical application of the theoretical knowledge on hemostasis and includes the implementation of tasks in the direction of professional activity of students who study primary and plasma hemostasis, humoral agents of the anticoagulation system of the blood, the relationship of the coagulation and insulin systems of the body. This is the most important difference between this textbook and other books on the physiology and biochemistry of blood clotting.

The textbook examines the current state of the hemostasis system and introduces readers to blood research methods used in physiological and biochemical laboratories and medical practice.

It is intended for students and teachers of biological and medical universities, researchers, doctors.

Основы физической геохимии Fundamentals of Physical Geochemistry

The textbook provides a complete course in basic physical geochemistry. It considers the subject and methods of physical geochemistry as a science of the physicochemical regularities of mineral, rock and ore formation and gives general points of the thermodynamics of equilibrium natural systems, which are a special type of systems with completely mobile components. It derives main thermodynamic relationships that characterize natural processes and shows their application. The book gives a detailed description of the questions of theory, topology, methods for constructing diagrams used in geochemistry, petrology, and the theory of mineral deposits.
For students, graduate students and all specialists involved in the study of physical and chemical regularities of natural processes.

Основы этнологии Fundamentals of Ethnology

The textbook examines the subject area of ethnological science, methods of collecting, processing and interpreting ethnological data, the sources of information used, problems of theory and history of ethnological science. Most of the chapters of the textbook contain a scientific description (by continents and regions) of the modern ethnic picture of the world and the history of its formation. Special attention is paid to the issues of the correlation of the racial and ethnic composition of the world's population, as well as anthropo- and racogenesis. Various classifications of peoples are considered (by types of economic activity, characteristic features of material and spiritual culture, languages and their families, etc.). 

For students of historical and other faculties of Russian universities, Russian-speaking students of universities of neighboring countries, graduate students, university professors and anyone interested in ethnology (ethnography) of the peoples of the world.

От заглавия до последней строки. Учимся читать классику From the heading to the last line. Learning how to read classics.

In the book-aid written by the well-known teacher of Russian language and Literature Sergej Leonidovich Shtilman the idea of so-called slow reading (co-authorship of the reader and writer) is formed. Unpredictable discoveries in analysis of literary works studied at school and, besides, the topics (e.g. body language, «symbolic» names) that are rarely discussed by the literature specialists and critics are provided.

This book is addressed to the teachers of Russian language and Literature, the enrollees and the high school students willing to penetrate into the mysteries of Russian classics.