Books by National Academy of Sciences

The shift in US-China relations since normalization has resulted in an influx of Chinese students and scholars studying at US institutions. This book explores issues - such as China's concern about a 'brain drain' as Chinese students decide to stay in the United States. It explains why data on Chinese students in the United States are elusive.

Contains 17 papers that mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stebbins' classic. This book, organized into five sections, covers: early evolution and the origin of cells, virus and bacterial models, protoctist models, population variation, and trends and patterns in plant evolution.

Describes the state to which US and Russian nuclear forces and policies. This book evaluates constraints for US nuclear weapons policy that includes reductions in nuclear forces, changes in nuclear operations to preserve deterrence but enhance operational safety, and measures to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons.

The central goal of the In the Light of Evolution (ILE) series is to promote the evolutionary sciences through colloquia. This title focuses on the field of evolutionary neuroscience that includes an array of different approaches, data types, and species.

Presents modern scientific perspectives on the evolutionary origin and maintenance of complex phenotypes including various behaviors, anatomies, and physiologies. This book includes 14 papers presented by distinguished evolutionists at the colloquium.

Offers recommendations on foods to eat and provides tips on shopping, cooking, and eating out. This volume explains what protein, fiber, cholesterol, and fats are and what foods contain them, and tells readers how to reduce their risk of chronic disease by modifying the types of food they eat.

Presents a review of the relationship between technology and economic growth. The chapters in this volume discuss the political and corporate decisions for a "Competitiveness Policy." It provides various insights including two illuminating discussions of Japan.