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Digitally Curious: Your Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and All Things Tech
by Andrew GrillA straightforward and accessible explainer of new and upcoming technologies for business leaders In Digitally Curious: Your guide to navigating the future of AI and all things tech, futurist, speaker, and technology trends expert Andrew Grill delivers an easy-to-follow and incisive discussion of current and future technologies, as well as how leading companies are deploying them. The author examines critical business concepts, like the future of work, from a technical and human-centric point of view and how Artificial Intelligence will impact us at work and in society. He includes a broad range of relevant technologies and platforms, offering examples that will be immediately relevant to any industry and business. Digitally Curious offers recent and relevant examples via accessible and revealing interviews with global business leaders from various fields. The book also provides: Actionable insights and end-of-chapter takeaways, with links to further information and additional resources Complimentary access to a companion website created and updated by the author, a 30-year veteran of technology and business Immediately applicable steps you can implement right away to create positive change in your business Digitally Curious is perfect for managers, executives, board members, and other business leaders. It is the ideal resource for anyone looking for a simple and straightforward explanation of how new and upcoming tech and digital trends will impact you at work and in broader society.
Digitally Deaf: Why Organizations Struggle with Digital Transformation (Management for Professionals)
by Steven M. StoneCompanies across all industries are leveraging digital technologies to transform outdated processes and build new business models to compete in the information age. For all the publicity and hype, successful digital transformation has proven to be elusive. Numerous studies have found more than half of all digital transformation efforts fail. Digitally Deaf explores the obstacles and inhibitors that derail transformation efforts and outlines the steps organizations should take to establish an environment for success. Written by a highly experienced CIO, Digitally Deaf illustrates symptoms and underlying issues through the author’s experiences at large, Fortune 250 organizations. Digitally Deaf establishes a framework for digital transformation execution beginning with the development of a common definition and language for transformation. Learn the roles of the board of directors and leadership in establishing the appropriate messaging, governance, and organizational structure to drive digital efforts. Realize how digital transformation efforts amplify common problems encountered in typical technology projects. Discover how the IT organization must transform to enable the agility needed to fuel new digital business models. Finally, learn to spot the symptoms of issues that undermine transformation success and how to address them.“On the topic of digital transformation, Steve addresses the mind set shift that is needed to be successful, leveraging relatable examples across multiple industries. Digitally Deaf offers a very relevant perspective on what it takes to move a traditional organization into the digital age.” Boris Sherman, CTO Tailored Brands “Stone, as a former CIO, accurately outlines the challenges associated with new technologies and the benefits of implementing a digital-first culture. This book helps business and technology leaders understand the landscape and how to embrace digital to create new sources of value in their organizations.” Jonathan Brassington, Head, Capgemini Invent North America
Digitally Enabling 'Learning by Doing' in Vocational Education: Enhancing ‘Learning as Becoming’ Processes (SpringerBriefs in Education)
by Selena ChanThis book introduces, rationalizes and describes some ways to circumvent the challenges of providing ‘hands-on’ learning when programmes with practice-based focuses have to be offered via distance learning. It presents a framework to help deconstruct the many aspects of ‘learning to become’ a professional or practitioner. Then, it demarcates the skills, knowledge and attributes towards ensuring learners are prepared for the exigencies of the future of work. The book details the types of pedagogical approaches, including project/inquiry/problem-based learning, which help assist learners to learn both the competencies and capabilities required. It introduces technology-enhanced learning (TEL) platforms and tools supporting ‘education 4.0’, and presents a series of contemporary research studies on the integration of TEL, which are augmented and updated to allow for the challenges of provisioning opportunities for ‘learning by doing’ through distance learning. Finally, the book proposes recommendations to help ensure that institutions are better prepared for the sustainable shift to distance learning.
Digitally Supported Innovation
by Michele Missikoff Leonardo Caporarello Fabrizio Cesaroni Raphael GieseckeThis book provides a broad overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-supported innovation both on an evidence-based level, a theoretical and a methodological level. It presents multi-disciplinary perspectives on organizational innovation in enterprises and the public sector, and on the ubiquitous social media-based user innovations. The book especially highlights innovation in knowledge work and human-computer interaction, innovation of and in socio-technical systems, and user-based innovation in public services. It draws upon evidence from various areas of application, including innovative mobility and the factories of the future. The studies presented here will be helpful both for innovation scholars and practitioners in industry - as well as innovators at large - in their current and future studies and undertakings.
Digitalpakt – was nun?: Ideen und Konzepte für zukunftsorientiertes Lernen
by Matthias Schäfer Anabel Ternès von HattburgDas Buch zeigt aus einer psychologisch-pädagogischen Perspektive auf, wie sich Lernen in Bildungseinrichtungen in Deutschland in den letzten Jahren verändert hat, welche neuen Angebote bereits entwickelt wurden und welcher Bedarf weiterhin noch besteht. Hierzu wurden Expertinnen und Experten um ihre Einschätzungen gebeten. Ihre Ideen und Konzepte zu Veränderungen, Entstehungskontexten und Auswirkungen aktueller Bildungsrichtungen werden dokumentiert. Zudem werden Organisationen und Initiativen in Deutschland vorgestellt, die Formen veränderten Lernens offline und online anbieten. Insofern ist das Buch auch ein Beitrag zur politischen Debatte.
Digitalstrategie im Krankenhaus: Einführung und Umsetzung von Datenkompetenz und Compliance
by Viola Henke Gregor Hülsken Pierre-Michael Meier Andreas BeßDer Aufbau von Datenkompetenz und die Compliance-konforme Gestaltung, Einführung und Umsetzung einer Digitalstrategie stellen Krankenhäuser oftmals vor große Herausforderungen. Dieses Buch unterstützt die an der Erfüllung dieser anspruchsvollen Aufgabe beteiligten Akteure. So präsentiert es die wesentlichen Gestaltungselemente von Digitalstrategien ebenso wie Methoden und Tools zu deren Umsetzung. Ferner beschreibt das Werk die Messung des Umsetzungserfolges auf Basis von Reifegradmodellen und bietet Empfehlungen zur Gewährleistung von Compliance und Datenkompetenz anhand der digitalstrategischen Handlungsfelder. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt beschäftigt sich mit konsolidierten, digitalen Patientenakten, den Herausforderungen bei der Nutzbarmachung darin enthaltener Informationen und ihren möglichen Potenzialen zur Wissensgenerierung. Konkrete Umsetzungsbeispiele und Best Practices aus unterschiedlich strukturierten Krankenhäusern ermöglichen einen praxisorientierten Wissenstransfer.Der InhaltDie Digitale Transformation der GesundheitswirtschaftStrategieentwicklung im Krankenhausumfeld: Besonderheiten und UmsetzungsrahmenInformationssicherheitKommunikationsfähigkeit und ProzesseffizienzWissensgenerierungKriterien und Ansätze zur praxisorientierten Entwicklung von Compliance und DatenkompetenzDr. Viola Henke ist in leitender Position in einem Unternehmen der Gesundheits-IT tätig. Sie verfügt über langjährige Erfahrungen u.a. in den Bereichen Krankenhausmanagement, Prozessmanagement und elektronische Archivierung. Prof. Dr. Gregor Hülsken ist Humanmediziner, Hochschuldozent für Wirtschafts- und Medizininformatik an der FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management in Essen und Senior-Berater in einem IT-Beratungsunternehmen. Dr. Pierre-Michael Meier,CHCIO ist Gründer und Protagonist des Eco Systems ENTSCHEIDERFABRIK, das seit 2006 mit den Krankenhausentscheidern die Chancen der digitalen Transformation umsetzt. Dr. Andreas Beß ist Vorstand eines IT-Beratungsunternehmens und berät seit vielen Jahren Einrichtungen des Gesundheitswesens zur strategischen Ausprägung der Digitalisierung und Informationsverarbeitung.
Digitalstrategien erfolgreich entwickeln: Grundlagen, Ansätze und Vorgehensweise
by Daniel R. Schallmo Jochen LohseDie Digitalisierung hat in den letzten Jahren sowohl in der Praxis als auch in der Wissenschaft an Relevanz gewonnen. In diesem Zusammenhang ist auch das Thema der Digitalstrategie in den Vordergrund gerückt. Sie ist die ganzheitliche Ausrichtung von Digitalisierungsvorhaben in Unternehmen und Organisationen, um den digitalen Wandel zu antizipieren und mitzugestalten.Neben wesentlichen Grundlagen zur Digitalstrategie betrachten die Autoren Fallstudien aus der Unternehmenspraxis und liefern zudem Erkenntnisse aus der Wissenschaft. Sie bieten eine Auswahl an bestehenden Ansätzen, erarbeiten einen eigenen integrativen Ansatz zur Entwicklung einer Digitalstrategie mit sechs Phasen und zeigen vier generische Optionen auf.Die vorliegende Abhandlung bietet Praktikern aus den Bereichen Geschäftsleitung, Strategieplanung, Business-Development, Marketing und Vertrieb eine kompakte und praxiserprobte Hilfestellung für die erfolgreiche Entwicklung einer Digitalstrategie.Wissenschaftlern, Lehrenden und Studierenden aus den Bereichen Innovationsmanagement, strategisches Management und Entrepreneurship bietet die Abhandlung einen Einblick in das Thema.
Digitalwirtschaft: Technische, wirtschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Grundlagen
by Bernd Ebersberger Lukas Staffler Anna JobinDieser Sammelband bietet technisches, wirtschaftliches und gesellschaftliches Grundwissen über die Digitalwirtschaft mit dem Ziel, ihre Möglichkeiten zu nutzen und aktuelle Diskurse mitzugestalten. Fachkundige aus unterschiedlichen Branchen haben sich der Aufgabe gestellt, einen verständlichen und leicht lesbaren Überblick über die Grundlagen der Digitalwirtschaft zu geben. Die umfassende Darstellung startet mit technischen Grundlagen, geht dann auf die ökonomischen, geschäftlichen, sozialen, ethischen und sicherheitsrelevanten Aspekte der digitalen Wirtschaft ein und widmet sich schließlich ihren unterschiedlichen Anwendungsfeldern in der Praxis, wie AdTech, FinTech, LegalTech, MedTech u.v.m. Der Band muss nicht linear durchgearbeitet werden; vielmehr können Lesende das Buch wie einen Reader nutzen und einzelne Beiträge interessengesteuert lesen.
Digitalízate ¿Por dónde empezar?: Cómo transformar tu empresa para la era digital
by Eduardo Torres Llosa V.Digitalízate ¿Por dónde empezar? es un viaje que, a través de la experiencia y los aprendizajes de Eduardo, le permitirá a cualquier CEO digitalizarse. Muy ágil y descriptivo, me enganchó desde la primera línea. Lieneke Schol Miembro del Directorio de Alicorp, Banco Pichincha Eduardo cuestiona su propia experiencia, relata su aprendizaje con honestidad e incluso reconoce sus errores, y lo hace con la genuina intención de trazar un camino hacia la transformación digital. ¿Lo mejor? Es realista en un mundo incierto. David Reyes Zamora Director de Contenidos de Semana Económica Este libro está dirigido a todos aquellos que desean dinamizar la cultura digital en sus empresas o negocios, pero no saben por dónde empezar. Desde la experiencia de haber liderado y ejecutado un intenso proceso de transformación digital en el BBVA, Eduardo Torres Llosa brinda consejos y herramientas indispensables en el ámbito organizacional para afrontar los desafíos tecnológicos del siglo XXI. Alineamiento estratégico, nuevas formas de trabajo tipo agile, planificación por sprints, uso de plataformas colaborativas, visión de procesos end to end, entre otros; y la adaptación a las modalidades del teletrabajo y la educación a distancia, impulsadas por la crisis global del covid-19, son algunos de los cambios y aprendizajes propuestos por el autor para llevar a tu organización a actuar de modo eficaz en esta era digital.
Digitisation and Low-Carbon Energy Transitions
by Siddharth Sareen Katja MüllerThe world is digitising as the need for low-carbon transitions gains urgency. Decarbonising energy requires the digital process control of energy production, transmission and end use. Diversified electrification across sectors requires real-time digital coordination of distributed energy production, At the same time, digitisation is accompanied by significant increases in energy demand, partly compensated through energy efficiency gains.The emergent linkages between digitisation and decarbonisation – that constitute and enable the twin transition – are the subject of this book. The collection features authors from across the social sciences who situate digitisation and low-carbon energy transitions in the socio-technical and political economic contexts in which they unfold, to offer insights on the dynamics and contingencies of digitisation in and beyond the energy sector.This is an open access book.
Digitising Enterprise in an Information Age
by David L. Olson Subodh KesharwaniDigitising Enterprise in an Information Age is an effort that focuses on a very vast cluster of Enterprises and their digitising technology involvement and take us through the road map of the implementation process in them, some of them being ICT, Banking, Stock Markets, Textile Industry & ICT, Social Media, Software Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security and Risk Management, Employee Resource Planning etc. It delves on increased instances of cyber spamming and the threat that poses to e-Commerce and Banking and tools that help and Enterprise toward of such threats. To quote Confucius, “As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so does a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.” And the journey of evolution and progression will continue and institutions and enterprises will continue to become smarter and more and more technology savvy. Enterprises and businesses across all genre and spectrum are trying their level best to adopt to change and move on with the changing requirements of technology and as enterprises and companies upgrade and speed up their digital transformations and move their outdate heirloom systems to the cloud, archaic partners that don't keep up will be left behind. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Digitization and Culture in Vietnam (Routledge Focus on the Global Creative Economy)
by Emma DuesterThe accessibility of cultural resources via digital platforms is empowering Vietnamese cultural professionals to promote their culture to local and international audiences. This shortform book investigates the significance of digitization in Vietnamese culture, illuminating how cultural professionals are empowered through the process of digitization. The author shows how digitization is not an entirely comprehensive, ethical, or sustainable solution for the cultural sector in Vietnam, as cultural professionals working at nonprofit art spaces and artists experience both opportunities and challenges in digitizing art and culture. Drawing on new interviews with cultural professionals working in the cultural sector in Vietnam, the book will be of interest to scholars and reflective practitioners involved with the cultural and creative industries in South East Asia and globally.
Digitization of Built Heritage: Approaches and Methods for Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Intervention (Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction)
by Humberto Varum Valentino Sangiorgio Fabio Fatiguso Francesco Fiorito Cristina CantagalloThis book presents a comprehensive framework for applying digital technologies to heritage conservation. It begins by developing a knowledge path of cultural heritage buildings through methods such as 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM), and then leverages this data for the assessment and management of both rapid- and slow-onset disasters. To this purpose, multi-scale vulnerability and risk-assessment methodologies, particularly concerning seismic and climate change hazards, are used to support the planning of risk-mitigation strategies to protect heritage buildings from sudden and long-term threats.Adopting a multidisciplinary and multi-scale perspective, the volume bridges the gap between architectural knowledge, structural analysis, and environmental risk management. It offers a practical and replicable model that integrates both traditional and innovative methods, aiming to preserve historical and cultural value while addressing contemporary conservation challenges.Furthermore, the proposed framework supports the creation of a centralized digital platform, empowering heritage professionals, policymakers, and communities to make informed decisions regarding mitigation strategies. By combining technological innovation with established methodologies, this book provides tools and resources for safeguarding heritage buildings for future generations.
Digitization of the Management Accounting Function: A Case Study Analysis on Manufacturing Companies (Controlling und Rechnungslegung - Managerial and Financial Accounting)
by Oliver HoltkemperThis book analyzes the impact of digitization on management accounting in five manufacturing companies. It is one of the first in-depth empirical studies on the intersection of management accounting and digitization. The study suggests that there are two archetypes of digitization of the management accounting function. The first archetype emphasizes top-down-driven changes that aim to enhance efficiency, such as conducting tasks with a higher degree of automation in a leaner structure with fewer resources. The second archetype is strongly driven and initiated by employees in the management accounting function (bottom-up). The focus is on improving the use of data by applying innovative analytics methods, integrating additional sources of data, and benefiting from new technologies like artificial intelligence. The results of the study also indicate that digitization of the management accounting function is mostly in line with the overall company strategy.
Digitization, Trust and SMEs (Routledge Open Business and Economics)
by Anna Wziątek-Staśko Karolina PobiedzińskaThis book exposes two inspiring research categories: digitization and trust. Digitization is a phenomenon that dynamically modifies the modern world in almost every area. Modern technologies, artificial intelligence and humanoid robots are instruments with an increasingly significant impact on the shape of the management process of modern organizations, including the way people are managed. Trust is a subtle concept, with a very different interpretation, influencing the behaviour of employees in a multifaceted way. A superficial look at the combination of both categories seems to see them as irrational. Upon closer examination, however, it exposes many interesting fields of scientific exploration. Trust, as a research category, has been included in three significant dimensions: in relation to co-workers, superiors and information technology, dominated by digitization. Each draws attention to different problems of priority importance for the organization. Asserting the idea that trust in the conditions of digitization becomes a category of timeless importance in the interdisciplinary dimension, this volume will be of interest to researchers, academics, practitioners and advanced students in the fields of management of technology and innovation, organizational studies and leadership.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Digitize Your Brand Name: Der Erfolgsfaktor Markenname in den digitalen Medien (essentials)
by Sybille KircherSybille Kircher stellt in diesem essential die Grundlagen professionellen Namings vor - sie zeigt, wie Markennamen online und offline f#65533;r Aufmerksamkeit sorgen k#65533;nnen, und belegt mit zahlreichen Praxis-Beispielen, wie ein erfolgreicher Markenname konzipiert, aufgebaut und langfristig im Bewusstsein der Zielgruppen verankert werden kann. Die Autorin gibt einen #65533;berblick #65533;ber die Positionierungsstrategien web-tauglicher Namen und deren Auswirkungen auf die Suchmaschinenrankings. Au#65533;erdem stellt sie dar, wie Marken mit dem richtigen Wording aufgewertet werden und eine zus#65533;tzliche Erlebnisdimension erhalten.
Digitizing Talent: Creative Strategies for the Digital Recruiting Age
by Jessica Miller-MerrellIn a fast-moving talent market, digital recruiting is a game-changer for employers seeking top candidates. Digital Recruiting offers a comprehensive, expert-led guide to leveraging digital platforms, tools and strategies to find, attract and engage both active and passive job seekers. Written by Workology founder and renowned podcaster Jessica Miller-Merrell, this book explores the evolving recruitment landscape and provides actionable tactics that meet the expectations of today's digitally savvy candidates. From social sourcing and employer branding to automation and analytics, the book is a practical resource for staying ahead in the hiring game.Whether you're new to talent acquisition or refining an existing strategy, this is an essential playbook for modern recruiters.
Dignity Not Debt: An Abolitionist Approach to Economic Justice
by Chrystin OndersmaAn earth-shaking reimagining of household debt that opens up a new path to financial security for all Americans. American households have a debt problem. The problem is not, as often claimed, that Americans recklessly take on too much debt. The problem is that US debt policies have no basis in reality. Weaving together the histories and trends of US debt policy with her own family story, Chrystin Ondersma debunks the myths that have long governed debt policy, like the belief that debt leads to prosperity or the claim that bad debt is the result of bad choices, both of which nest in the overarching myth of a free market unhindered by government interference and accessible to all. In place of these stale narratives, Ondersma offers a compelling, flexible, and reality-based taxonomy rooted in the internationally recognized principle of human dignity. Ondersma’s new categories of debt—grounded in abolitionist principles—revolutionize how policymakers are able to think about debt, which will in turn revolutionize the American debt landscape itself.
Dignity and the Organization
by Monika Kostera Michael PirsonThis important book focuses on the role of human dignity, its protection and promotion in the context of organization and Humanistic Management. The recent phenomenon of humanism in management already has a rich body of literature and takes up many themes both theoretically, and from a practitioner perspective. Dignity and the Organization is the first book to explicitly deal with the topic of human dignity and management. The chapters address various aspects and problems from a humanistically-oriented perspective, taking up issues relevant for the contemporary management theorists and practitioners, and are concerned with organization, management and the social and cultural context. The book develops the notion of human dignity in conceptual and theoretical terms in its practical application, within the context of organizations.
Dignity and the Organization (Humanism in Business Series)
by Monika Kostera and Michael PirsonThis important book focuses on the role of human dignity, its protection and promotion in the context of organization and Humanistic Management. The recent phenomenon of humanism in management already has a rich body of literature and takes up many themes both theoretically, and from a practitioner perspective. Dignity and the Organization is the first book to explicitly deal with the topic of human dignity and management. The chapters address various aspects and problems from a humanistically-oriented perspective, taking up issues relevant for the contemporary management theorists and practitioners, and are concerned with organization, management and the social and cultural context. The book develops the notion of human dignity in conceptual and theoretical terms in its practical application, within the context of organizations.
Dignity at Work: Eliminate Bullying and Create and a Positive Working Environment
by Pauline Rennie PeytonBullying in the workplace is now a recognised problem, and a cause for major concern. Victims stand to lose their self-esteem, their health and even their careers. Organisations that do not endeavour to put an end to this behaviour lose productivity, profits and their good reputations.Dignity at Work is derived from the author's many years of experience working with organisations of all sizes and at all levels. This book outlines practical guidelines essential to organisations that want to combat bullying in the workplace, and psychologists and professional counsellors working with those organisations. It provides:* the tools to identify bullying behaviour* expertise to create new policies and integrate them into corporate culture* confidence to know when and how to intervene practically and therapeutically* the skills required to know when to seek external help from professional counsellors* psychologists and counsellors with advice on how to transfer their skills to organisations as independent contractorsBullying will no longer be tolerated, and organisations must create environments that do not support mistreatment. This book provides managers, Human Resources staff and professional counsellors with the skills required to be able to recognise when a problem exists, and deal with it effectively.
Dignity for All: How to Create a World Without Rankism
by Robert W Fuller Pamela A GerloffIn his books Somebodies and Nobodies and All Rise, Robert Fuller exposed rankism—abuse of the power inherent in rank to exploit or humiliate someone of lower rank. In Dignity for All, Fuller and Pamela Gerloff offer a concise, action-oriented guide to the concrete steps we can take to eradicate it. They focus on us as individuals—how we can recognize rankism in our own experiences, even in ourselves, and how, on a day-to-day basis, we can help others to see its insidious influence and work with them to create a better world. Fuller and Gerloff offer advice on the best ways to forcefully but compassionately bring rankist behavior to light. They include examples of rankism in action as well as the often surprisingly simple things people have done to counteract it. Perhaps most importantly, they show how we can prevent rankism from taking root in the first place. Dignity for All will help you map out your own personal strategy for creating a society in which every human being feels truly valued and respected.
Dignity in the Workplace
by Matthijs BalIntroducing a theory of workplace dignity into the field of management studies, this innovative new book presents an alternative paradigm based on principles of human dignity which is integrated into a theoretical approach to the topic. The author addresses and analyses the causes and consequences of the dominant political-economic paradigm within management studies. Further, it presents a theoretical alternative which can constitute a foundation for a new way of thinking about organisations, management, and leadership. Dignity in the Workplace offers scholars ideas for how research in the field of management studies may be enriched by a dignity-paradigm, and goes further to explore the role of a dignity-paradigm in the function of HR-managers and organisational leaders. Thus, the book aims to contribute to the need for alternative conceptualisations of how contemporary organisations can be managed.
Dignity, Freedom and Justice
by Reiko GotohThis is an open access book.Modern society is characterized by the fact of contingency, uncertainty, and ambiguity. The purpose of this book is to transform this phenomenal fact into a hopeful norm. As a clue, the book examines the concept of dignity and looks forward to a new definition. So far, the concept of dignity has been peripheral to the concerns of liberal social sciences. This book uses the concept of dignity as a source of light to illuminate the fundamental critique of liberal social sciences and philosophy. Can the theory of justice or discourse ethics truly realize the well-defined society it envisions in a fundamentally contingent, uncertain, and ambiguous situation? Can societies be inclusive of minorities relegated to the periphery with their dignity undermined? Can we resist the temptation to construct huge hierarchical stairs, forcing individuals to place themselves on one of its steps, and thus lining up different and diverse entities in along sequence, and eventually bringing about totalitarianism? This book has a three-level telescopic structure. At the very front, there is a scope of reexaming the political liberalism in the light of dignity. Behind it is a scope of reconstructing a theory of justice in modern society. Further behind it, there is a scope encompassing reflection on the methodology of liberal social sciences and philosophy. We leave it to the reader's imagination as to which scope to read this book through, and what image will emerge from the three scopes taken together. It is our hope that this book helps readers envision as a "realistic utopia" a society in which "no one is left behind," including wounded little birds.