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Artificial Intelligence: Everything you need to know about the coming AI. A Ladybird Expert Book (The Ladybird Expert Series #27)
by Michael Wooldridge'I propose to consider the question, 'Can machines think?' Alan Turing (1950)Part of the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert series.This book is for everyone living in the age of Artificial Intelligence. And this is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of the most important conversations of our time . . . Written by computer scientist Michael Wooldridge, Artificial Intelligence chronicles the development of intelligent machines, from Turing's dream of machines that think, to today's digital assistants like Siri and Alexa. AI is not something that awaits us in the future. Inside you'll learn how we have come to rely on embedded AI software and what a world of ubiquitous AI might look like.What's inside?- The British mathematician Alan Turing- Can machines 'understand'?- Logical and Behavioural AI- The reality of AI today- AI tomorrow- And much more . . . For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.
Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Practice
by George F. LugerThis book provides a complete introduction to Artificial Intelligence, covering foundational computational technologies, mathematical principles, philosophical considerations, and engineering disciplines essential for understanding AI. Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Practice emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of AI, integrating insights from psychology, mathematics, neuroscience, and more. The book addresses limitations, ethical issues, and the future promise of AI, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in integrating AI into modern society. With a modular design, it offers flexibility for instructors and students to focus on specific components of AI, while also providing a holistic view of the field. Taking a comprehensive but concise perspective on the major elements of the field; from historical background to design practices, ethical issues and more, Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Practice provides the foundations needed for undergraduate or graduate-level courses. The important design paradigms and approaches to AI are explained in a clear, easy-to-understand manner so that readers will be able to master the algorithms, processes, and methods described. The principal intellectual and ethical foundations for creating artificially intelligent artifacts are presented in Parts I and VIII. Part I offers the philosophical, mathematical, and engineering basis for our current AI practice. Part VIII presents ethical concerns for the development and use of AI. Part VIII also discusses fundamental limiting factors in the development of AI technology as well as hints at AI's promising future. We recommended that PART I be used to introduce the AI discipline and that Part VIII be discussed after the AI practice materials. Parts II through VII present the three main paradigms of current AI practice: the symbol-based, the neural network or connectionist, and the probabilistic. Generous use of examples throughout helps illustrate the concepts, and separate end-of-chapter exercises are included. Teaching resources include a solutions manual for the exercises, PowerPoint presentation, and implementations for the algorithms in the book.
Artificial Misinformation: Exploring Human-Algorithm Interaction Online
by Donghee ShinThis book serves as a guide to understanding the dynamics of AI in human contexts with a specific focus on the generation, sharing, and consumption of misinformation online. How do humans and AI interact? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? What are the interaction mechanisms that govern how humans and algorithms contribute to misinformation online? And how do we bridge the gap between ethical considerations and practical realities to make responsible, reliable systems? Exploring these questions, the book empowers humans to make AI design choices that allow them meaningful control over AI and the online sphere. Calling for an interdisciplinary approach toward human-misinformation algorithmic interaction that focuses on building methods and tools that robustly deal with complex psychological/social phenomena, the book offers a compelling insight into the future of AI-based society.
Artistic License: The Philosophical Problems of Copyright and Appropriation
by Darren Hudson HickThe art scene today is one of appropriation—of remixing, reusing, and recombining the works of other artists. From the musical mash-ups of Girl Talk to the pop-culture borrowings of Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, it’s clear that the artistic landscape is shifting—which leads to some tricky legal and philosophical questions. In this up-to-date, thorough, and accessible analysis of the right to copyright, Darren Hudson Hick works to reconcile the growing practice of artistic appropriation with innovative views of artists’ rights, both legal and moral. Engaging with long-standing debates about the nature of originality, authorship, and artists’ rights, Hick examines the philosophical challenges presented by the role of intellectual property in the artworld and vice versa. Using real-life examples of artists who have incorporated copyrighted works into their art, he explores issues of artistic creation and the nature of infringement as they are informed by analytical aesthetics and legal and critical theory. Ultimately, Artistic License provides a critical and systematic analysis of the key philosophical issues that underlie copyright policy, rethinking the relationship between artist, artwork, and the law.
Arts of the Political: New Openings for the Left
by Ash Amin Thrift NigelIn the West, "the Left," understood as a loose conglomeration of interests centered around the goal of a fairer and more equal society, still struggles to make its voice heard and its influence felt, even amid an overwhelming global recession. In Arts of the Political: New Openings for the Left, Ash Amin and Nigel Thrift argue that only by broadening the domain of what is considered political and what can be made into politics will the Left be able to respond forcefully to injustice and inequality. In particular, the Left requires a more imaginative and experimental approach to the politics of creating a better society. The authors propose three political arts that they consider crucial to transforming the Left: boosting invention, leveraging organization, and mobilizing affect. They maintain that successful Left political movements tend to surpass traditional notions of politics and open up political agency to these kinds of considerations. In other words, rather than providing another blueprint for the future, Amin and Thrift concentrate their attention on a more modest examination of the conduct of politics itself and the ways that it can be made more effective.
Aruba: The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise
by R. Stephanie Good Larry Garrison Dave HollowayOne father's mission to find his daughter, 18 years before the chilling confession of Joran van der Sloot. I am a father who has no idea what has happened to his child. The questions run through my mind all day long. They keep me awake at night. Is she dead? Is she alive? Is she being held captive somewhere? Are they hurting her? Is she crying out for me? These are the impassioned words of Dave Holloway, father of Natalee Holloway, whose disappearance in Aruba sparked a media frenzy and an international scandal in 2005. This is the heart-wrenching story of his search, the most complete account of Natalee Holloway's disappearance in Aruba. During a then ongoing investigation, Holloway discloses: · behind-the-scenes details of the investigation · new revelations about the corruption of the Aruban law enforcement · and the countless trails leading to possible rape, murder, and even sexual slavery This is the first insider's account of one of this century&’s most disturbing and mysterious true crime stories. Holloway relates the horror of personally searching through crack houses and trash dumps for Natalee––working alone, with authorities, even with psychics––while enduring the stonewalling of Aruban officials. Learn what really went on behind the headlines, and follow the hopeful heart of a father as he searches tirelessly for his precious daughter.
Arzthaftung und Verjährung
by Benjamin GoehlDieses Buch analysiert die praxisrelevante Frage der Verjährung von Arzthaftungsansprüchen. In einem ersten Teil werden die dogmatischen Grundlagen der Verjährung dargestellt. Auf dieser Basis erfolgt eine Untersuchung der Voraussetzungen des Verjährungsbeginns im Allgemeinen. Den Schwerpunkt bildet dabei die Auslegung der Begriffe der Kenntnis und der grob fahrlässigen Unkenntnis des Gläubigers. Zugleich bietet das Buch einen Überblick über die Auslegung der Verjährungsregeln durch die Praxis, insbesondere den BGH. Der dritte Teil des Buches widmet sich den Problemen der Verjährung im Kontext der Arzthaftung. Es unterscheidet zwischen der Haftung für Behandlungs- und Aufklärungsfehler und bietet eine umfassende Rechtsprechungsanalyse. Es werden die im Rahmen der Verjährung zu berücksichtigenden Besonderheiten in Arzthaftungsfällen, auch solche des Prozessrechts, herausgearbeitet und untersucht. Im Wege einer Fallgruppenbildung werden Lösungsansätze für typische Problemfälle angeboten.
Arztrecht: Praxishandbuch für Mediziner
by Karl-Heinz Schnieder Björn Papendorf Hans-Peter Ries Ralf GroßböltingJeder Arzt ist rechtlichen Regelungen unterworfen, die sich häufig ändern, und deren Folgen im Konfliktfall schnell und präzise eingeschätzt werden müssen. Ein Team anerkannter Experten stellt die komplizierte Materie praxisnah, in übersichtlicher Form und anhand zahlreicher Beispiele dar. Das Handbuch enthält Checklisten, liefert Entscheidungshilfen sowie Verteidigungsstrategien. In die 3. Auflage sind alle Änderungen durch das Arzneimittelneuordnungsgesetz (AMNOG), das GKV-Finanzierungsgesetz (GKV-FinG 2011) und das Versorgungsstrukturgesetz 2012 eingeflossen.
Arztrecht: Praxishandbuch für Mediziner
by Karl-Heinz Schnieder Björn Papendorf Hans-Peter Ries Ralf Großbölting Sebastian BergKlare Entscheidungs- und Argumentationshilfe: Ein Team anerkannter Experten, unter ihnen drei Fachanwälte für Medizinrecht, stellt die komplizierte Materie übersichtlich und verständlich dar. Ärzte sind einer Fülle von häufig wechselnden rechtlichen Regelungen unterworfen, deren Folgen sie im Konfliktfall schnell und präzise einschätzen müssen. Zahlreiche Beispiele, Checklisten und Verteidigungsstrategien zur sofortigen Umsetzung bieten hier rasche Orientierung zur Klärung aller relevanten Rechtsfragen. Plus in dieser 2. , aktualisierten und erweiterten Auflage: die aktuelle Rechtsprechung und die anstehenden erheblichen gesetzlichen Änderungen.
Arztrecht: Praxishandbuch für Mediziner
by Karl-Heinz Schnieder Björn Papendorf Ralf Großbölting Sebastian Berg Björn Stäwen Tobias WitteDieses Buch gibt praxistaugliche Antworten auf sämtliche Fragestellungen, die sich dem niedergelassenen Arzt im Rahmen seiner beruflichen Tätigkeit stellen. Diese Frage- und Problemstellungen wirken sich oftmals in erheblichem Maße aus – sei es persönlich im Verhältnis zum Patienten, finanziell im Verhältnis zu den Körperschaften oder hinsichtlich der eigenen beruflichen Perspektive. Der niedergelassene Arzt ist immer weniger allein Mediziner, sondern auch selbständiger Unternehmer, der die sich wandelnden Bedürfnisse der Patienten ebenso zu beachten hat, wie die sich stets im Wandel befindliche Rechtslage. Dieses Buch ist für den Arzt ein übersichtlicher und verständlicher Ratgeber – ein Wegweiser durch den regulatorischen Dschungel. Einen Schwerpunkt des Buchs bildet dabei der Bereich des Vertragsarztrechts mit seinen vielfältigen rechtlichen Verästelungen und Problemstellungen. In die Neuauflage sind neben den die berufliche Tätigkeit des Arztes beeinflussenden gesetzlichenNeuerungen, beispielsweise das Terminservice- und Versorgungsgesetz, vor allem auch die aktuellen Grundsätze der höchstrichterlichen Rechtsprechung eingearbeitet, um eine größtmögliche Aktualität zu gewährleisten. Aufgrund der praktischen Relevanz und des digitalen Fortschritts ist auch ein eigenständiges Kapitel zum Datenschutzrecht sowie der damit korrespondierenden Telemedizin in der Neuauflage enthalten. Daneben werden ebenfalls wie gewohnt alle wesentlichen praxisrelevanten Rechtsgebiete wie das Berufsrecht, das Haftpflichtrecht, das Arbeitsrecht, das Disziplinarrecht sowie das Familien- und Mietrecht dargestellt.
As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age
by Matthew CobbThe thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering In 2018, scientists manipulated the DNA of human babies for the first time. As biologist and historian Matthew Cobb shows in As Gods, this achievement was one many scientists have feared from the start of the genetic age. Four times in the last fifty years, geneticists, frightened by their own technology, have called a temporary halt to their experiments. They ought to be frightened: Now we have powers that can target the extinction of pests, change our own genes, or create dangerous new versions of diseases in an attempt to prevent future pandemics. Both awe-inspiring and chilling, As Gods traces the history of genetic engineering, showing that this revolutionary technology is far too important to be left to the scientists. They have the power to change life itself, but should we trust them to keep their ingenuity from producing a hellish reality?
As If Human: Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
by Nigel Shadbolt Roger HampsonA new approach to the challenges surrounding artificial intelligence that argues for assessing AI actions as if they came from a human being Intelligent machines present us every day with urgent ethical challenges. Is the facial recognition software used by an agency fair? When algorithms determine questions of justice, finance, health, and defense, are the decisions proportionate, equitable, transparent, and accountable? How do we harness this extraordinary technology to empower rather than oppress? Despite increasingly sophisticated programming, artificial intelligences share none of our essential human characteristics—sentience, physical sensation, emotional responsiveness, versatile general intelligence. However, Nigel Shadbolt and Roger Hampson argue, if we assess AI decisions, products, and calls for action as if they came from a human being, we can avert a disastrous and amoral future. The authors go beyond the headlines about rampant robots to apply established moral principles in shaping our AI future. Their new framework constitutes a how-to for building a more ethical machine intelligence.
As If: Idealization and Ideals
by Kwame Anthony AppiahIdealization is a basic feature of human thought. We proceed “as if” our representations were true, while knowing they are not. Kwame Anthony Appiah defends the centrality of the imagination in science, morality, and everyday life and shows that our best chance for accessing reality is to open our minds to a plurality of idealized depictions.
As It Was: A Memoir
by Robert M. Pennoyer"Robert M. Pennoyer was born into a storied family - his maternal grandfather was the legendary J. P. Morgan. His irresistible memoir traces his sheltered childhood on the Gold Coast of Long Island; an adolescence overshadowed by the gathering clouds of World War II; and a young adulthood that survived one of the decisive engagements of the Pacific Theater - Iwo Jima. The author gives us as well a heartwarming account of a romance that blossomed into a lifelong matrimonial partnership and a close family life, tested nonetheless by crisis. And he chronicles a distinguished career, the early part of which was spent in the service of President Eisenhower and the latter part in private law practice and pro bono work. As It Was begins in an era of unprecedented wealth and privilege for some and great misery and poverty for others, - one that Mark Twain lampooned as the "Gilded Age," and ends, coming in effect full circle, in our own era of the One Per Cent, as the income chasm in America reopens. What divides these periods, and is so impressively portrayed here, is the rise of American Progressivism led by the two Roosevelts. Most importantly, this book is itself a demonstration of the values that boosted America on its path to greatness and for which no finer exemplar could be found than its author. It bespeaks a belief in democracy that is passionate and unshakable, and builds on a deep appreciation of the institutions that enable it. The spirit that flows through these pages may be modest, but it is also filled with an irrepressible optimism and a faith in simple values that are both uplifting and marvelously contagious. As It Was is a lesson in a life well lived, and a tonic for dark and troubled times."-- Scott Horton, author of Lords of Secrecy: The National Security Elite and America's Stealth Warfare (2015), contributing editor,Harper's Magazine.
As War Ends: What Colombia Can Tell Us About the Sustainability of Peace and Transitional Justice
by James Meernik Mauricio DeMeritt Jacqueline H. R. Uribe-LópezFor decades a bitter civil war between the Colombia government and armed insurgent groups tore apart Colombian society. After protracted negotiations in Havana, a peace agreement was accepted by the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group in 2016. This volume will provide academics and practitioners throughout the world with critical analyses regarding what we know generally about the post-war peace building process and how this can be applied to the specifics of the Colombian case to assist in the design and implementation of post-war peace building programs and policies. This unique group of Colombian and international scholars comment on critical aspects of the peace process in Colombia, transitional justice mechanisms, the role of state and non-state actors at the national and local levels, and examine what the Colombian case reveals about traditional theories and approaches to peace and transitional justice.
As the World Burns: The New Generation of Activists and the Landmark Legal Fight Against Climate Change
by Lee van der Voo&“The story of Juliana v. United States and the committed young people behind it will give you hope in the next generation.&” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction Do children have a right to inherit a livable planet? Is the government obliged to protect it? That&’s the question posed by Juliana v. United States, one of the most critical lawsuits of our time. Twenty-one young people from across America sued the federal government over climate change, charging that actions promoting a fossil fuel economy violate their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. Their trial could be the civil rights trial of the century, but it hasn&’t happened yet. As the World Burns follows the plight of the young plaintiffs, chronicling their legal battle through a year of drought and wildfire, floods and hurricanes, and the most tumultuous political season in modern history. The plaintiffs wrenchingly describe personal experiences with recurring &“thousand-year&” floods, wildfire smoke so thick they can&’t ride a bike to school, drought that threatens family farms, and disappearing coastlines that send waves lapping ominously at their doors. Along the way, journalist Lee van der Voo weaves their experience into a broader narrative of America, where politics and policy threaten the very existence of our youth and our way of life.As the World Burns is climate breakdown like you&’ve never seen it—through the eyes of the young.
Asalto al mundial: Barrabravas, política y negocios. La historia negra de las hinchadas argentinas en la Copa
by Gustavo GrabiaDesde el primer muerto en el Mundial de Uruguay en 1930 hasta el viaje a Rusia 2018, la historia sangrienta y turbia de los barras argentinos en los Mundiales de Fútbol. En todos los países existen barras que explotan la pasión del fútbol para realizar negocios gigantescos. Y para todos, el teatro mayor fueron, son y serán los Mundiales. Allí, nuestros soldados del paravalanchas han causado estragos. En Asalto al Mundial Gustavo Grabia, el mayor experto en el tema, narra como nadie el lado oscuro de la gloria. Desde el iniciático Uruguay 1930 -con la famosa batalla del Río de la Plata- hasta lo que se espera de este Rusia 2018, con La Doce al frente. En el medio, el recibimiento deshonroso a la vuelta de Inglaterra 66 -donde se los apodó Animals-, el reclutamiento para perseguir opositores en el Mundial 78, la excursión fallida a España por la Guerra de Malvinas, los combates contra los hooligans en México 86 y Francia 98, la relación con la camorra napolitana en Italia 90, el safari por Sudáfrica 2010 y las burlas a la Policía Federal y la Justicia que desde Brasil emitían barrabravas con la entrada prohibida. Una historia jamás escrita sobre cómo los violentos de distintos equipos tejen alianzas o se enfrentan salvajemente para llevar los colores de la Argentina, vistiendo una camiseta manchada con sangre.
Asbestos Litigation
by Matthias Schonlau Stephen J. Carroll Elizabeth M. Sloss Deborah R. Hensler Jennifer GrossAsbestos litigation is the longest-running mass tort litigation in U.S. history. Through 2002, approximately 730,000 individuals have brought claims against some 8,400 business entities, and defendants and insurers have spent a total of $70 billion on litigation. Building on previous RAND briefings, the authors report on what happened to those who have claimed injury from asbestos, what happened to the defendants in those cases, and how lawyers and judges have managed the cases.
Asbestos for Surveyors
by Bill SandersonAsbestos for Surveyors is a practical reference guide for all those responsible for identifying and dealing with asbestos in buildings. The book is based upon the Control of Asbestos at Work Act 2002 and is intended to be a guide to the technical aspects of asbestos and why it was originally used. It illustrates where it may be found in buildings, what type of survey is required and how to undertake it. The information that the dutyholder needs from the surveyor to compile an adequate management plan is also detailed. This edition has been fully revised to take account of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/2739), which came into force in November 2006. The regulations, which replaced three existing sets of asbestos regulations with a single set of rules, reduce exposure limits and introduce mandatory training for those working with asbestos.
Ascending to Space: Critical Perspectives from New Zealand and other Nations (Space Law and Policy)
by Maria A. PozzaThis book explores multidisciplinary perspectives on critical issues in space from the viewpoints of New Zealand and other nations. It brings together the topics examined at the Otago Foreign Policy School 2022 by both domestic and international experts in the area of space, and includes the opening address on space policy delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to New Zealand’s growing space sector in conjunction with other nations’ perspectives on space. It encompasses space science, military and defence matters, space tourism and astronaut rescue, and international legal and policy frameworks, while taking into account future considerations. Readers such as academics, students, policy advisers, diplomats, government officials and others engaged in the field of space will find value in this book. It will appeal to think tanks and international institutions grappling with the complexities that are presented by the outer space domain.
Asesinato en el Parque Sinaloa
by Élmer MendozaUna nueva entrega de la saga del Zurdo Mendieta y un relato trepidante en el que la violencia, el narcotráfico, la corrupción y el amor se entretejen en un retrato perfecto del presente de nuestro país. Edgar «el Zurdo» Mendienta ha decidido retirarse de las fuerzas policiales. Desencantado y hastiado por la violencia, parece sucumbir ante el consumo autodestructivo de whisky, cuando Abel Sánchez, viejo amigo y mentor, hace que vuelva como detective por un favor al que El Zurdo no puede negarse: hallar al asesino de su hijo, el abogado Pedro Sánchez Morán, quien fue encontrado muerto en el Parque Sinaloa. La policía de Los Mochis cerró el caso sin investigación alguna, pues dan por hecho que Pedro fue asesinado por su novia, la también abogada Larissa Carlón, cuya muerte reciente fue asumida como suicidio. Elementos de la Marina patrullan Los Mochis; el Perro Laveaga, cabecilla del cártel delPacífico, se ha fugado de la prisión de máxima seguridad de Barranca Plana y todo parece indicar que está escondido en alguna parte de la ciudad. El poderoso narcotraficante está actuando con imprudente descuido; confía demasiado en el Grano Biz, su lugarteniente en la zona, y, además, su obsesión por una mujer lo tiene trastornado. El deseo más grande del Perro es reencontrarse con Daniela K, locutora de gran audiencia, quien ha prometido hacer una radionovela sobre la vida del capo. Asesinato en el Parque Sinaloa es un laberinto de intrigas y complicidades, de senderos que convergen en la pasión y el crimen. Élmer Mendoza nos entrega una obra maestra del género, una novela vertiginosa que nos recuerda que la pregunta fundamental de la literatura policiaca es la misma del amor: ¿quién diablos es el culpable?
Ashes
by Sergios GakasWhen Sonia Verika, a former actress who takes solace in alcohol and isolation, is pulled from the fire, her body is burned almost beyond recognition. The house she shared with a retired director and a small family of African refugees is entirely destroyed, and she is the only survivor. For her ex-lovers, Police Inspector Chronis Halkidis and Simeon Piertzovanis, a failed lawyer and the landlord of the gutted property, her fate is a heavy reckoning. Reflection gives way to guilt, and then to a fanatical desire to uncover the truth behind the blaze and hold those responsible to account - by any means necessary. But with corruption rife throughout the force, Chronis soon finds his investigation shackled from within. Fuelled by their need for revenge, and by their twin addictions to alcohol and cocaine, Simeon and Chronis must resort increasingly to violence if they are to unmask a conspiracy that unites church and state against the interests of justice. A classic noir thriller, Ashes is unflinching in its examination of the violence and extortion bred by corruption, but at the same time tender in its treatment of human weaknesses, of guilt, addiction and regret.
Ashes
by Sergios GakasWhen Sonia Verika, a former actress who takes solace in alcohol and isolation, is pulled from the fire, her body is burned almost beyond recognition. The house she shared with a retired director and a small family of African refugees is entirely destroyed, and she is the only survivor. For her ex-lovers, Police Inspector Chronis Halkidis and Simeon Piertzovanis, a failed lawyer and the landlord of the gutted property, her fate is a heavy reckoning. Reflection gives way to guilt, and then to a fanatical desire to uncover the truth behind the blaze and hold those responsible to account - by any means necessary. But with corruption rife throughout the force, Chronis soon finds his investigation shackled from within. Fuelled by their need for revenge, and by their twin addictions to alcohol and cocaine, Simeon and Chronis must resort increasingly to violence if they are to unmask a conspiracy that unites church and state against the interests of justice. A classic noir thriller, Ashes is unflinching in its examination of the violence and extortion bred by corruption, but at the same time tender in its treatment of human weaknesses, of guilt, addiction and regret.
Asia Pacific and Human Rights: A Global Political Economy Perspective (New Regionalisms Series)
by Paul Close David AskewHuman rights are acquiring an increasingly prominent role on the world stage. Interest in, concern about and action on human rights are widespread and rising, albeit in a far from globally even, uniform and untroubled fashion. Human rights have generated a booming global industry while having become, not unconnectedly, highly controversial and deeply contested. Human rights matters have emerged as a major source of disagreement, dispute and discord at and between the local, regional and global levels of social, cultural, political and economic life. These developments are addressed in the book by an examination of the links between the evolving global human rights regime (GHRR) and the character and course of human rights in the world's most dynamic, complex and problematic region, that of the Asia Pacific. The authors argue that although the Asia Pacific and human rights nexus is influenced by cultural clashes, it is largely shaped by power distributions and struggles rooted in the global political economy (GPE). The prevailing GHRR reflects the way in which globalization processes have been Western led, but its future is far from certain given the current shift in the balance of GPE power towards the Asia Pacific, and especially East Asia.
Asia and Pacific Managing the Next Phase of Growth
by International Monetary FundThe April 2011 issue of the Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific focuses on the policy challenges of managing the next phase of growth after Asia's recovery from the global crisis. The analytical chapters discuss how capital flows To The region may affect the monetary policy transmission mechanism And The role of macroprudential measures in this context, The implications of the Asian supply chain for rebalancing growth across the region, And The policy challenges for Asian low-income and Pacific Island countries. Economic recovery in Asia as a whole has been rapid (8. 3 percent in 2010) and fueled by both exports and domestic demand. Looking ahead, growth is expected to continue at a more moderate but also more sustainable pace in 2011 and 2012, led by China and India. Meanwhile, new risks To The outlook have emerged. The full human cost and impact on infrastructure of the mid-March earthquake and tsunami in Japan remain to be determined. The steady response of the Japanese government and people has helped to contain the effects of the disaster on production, but a risk remains of prolonged disruptions in production that could spill over to other Asian economies in the regional supply chain. Moreover, tensions in the Middle East and North Africa and related risk of further oil price spikes could disrupt global growth and affect Asian exports. Finally, pockets of overheating have emerged in Asia, As core inflation and credit growth have accelerated in several Asian economies. The need to tighten macroeconomic policy stances has become more pressing than it was six months ago.