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Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life
by David ShoemakerA philosopher’s case for the importance of good—if ethically questionable—humor. A good sense of humor is key to the good life, but a joke taken too far can get anyone into trouble. Where to draw the line is not as simple as it may seem. After all, even the most innocent quips between friends rely on deception, sarcasm, and stereotypes and often run the risk of disrespect, meanness, and harm. How do we face this dilemma without taking ourselves too seriously? In Wisecracks, philosopher David Shoemaker examines this interplay between humor and morality and ultimately argues that even morally suspect humor is an essential part of ethical life. Shoemaker shows how improvised “wisecracks” between family and friends—unlike scripted stand-up, sketches, or serials—help us develop a critical human skill: the ability to carry on and find the funny in tragedy. In developing a new ethics of humor in defense of questionable gibes, Wisecracks offers a powerful case for humor as a healing presence in human life.
Renewable Energy Options for Power Generation and Desalination
by Ibrahim Dincer Mert TemizThis book examines simultaneous power generation and desalination driven by renewable energy systems. It covers all renewables, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, ocean and biomass as well as waste sources. This book also includes thermodynamic fundamentals, concepts, and system design, analysis and assessment studies, along with illustrative examples and case studies, for sustainable applications. It further provides an ample opportunity to learn more about cutting-edge technologies and newly developed systems for power generation and desalination.
The Somalia Conflict Revisited: Trends and Complexities of Spatial Governance on National and Regional Security
by Israel Nyaburi Nyadera Nazmul Islam Billy AgwandaThis book aims to examine how informality of spatial governance has influenced the evolution of the conflict in Somalia and the region. It not only reopens the debate over how the irregular conflicts can transcend national boundaries, but also presents the complexities of spatial governance on national and regional security. The book examines how socio-political and identity bonds play out in spatial governance sometimes resulting to informal control of vast national territories. The book argues that such informally governed spaces increase the level of security threat vulnerability at the national and regional levels. The book therefore adds to the existing literature which has not only to be dominated by discourses on the impact of identity on the conflict but also fall short of connecting the impact of informal spatial governance on security. Examining how informality in governance in one country can impact on the security of an entire region is a key consideration in emerging peacebuilding strategies.
Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Robotics, Vision, Signal Processing and Power Applications (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1123)
by Nur Syazreen Ahmad Junita Mohamad-Saleh Jiashen TehThis book presents selected papers from the Proceedings of the International Conference 12th International Conference on Robotics, Vision, Signal Processing, and Power Applications ROVISP 2023, held in Penang, Malaysia, covering topic areas divided into the following tracks: (1) Robotics, Control, Mechatronics, and Automation; (2) Vision, Image and Signal Processing; (3) Telecommunication Systems and Applications; (4) Electronic Design and Applications; (5) Electrical Power, Energy, and Industrial Applications. Its content highlights state-of-the-art technologies adopted by the relevant industries which appeal to researchers and industrial practitioners working in the field.
Fourth Congress on Intelligent Systems: CIS 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #869)
by Sandeep Kumar K. Balachandran Joong Hoon Kim Jagdish Chand BansalThis book is a collection of selected papers presented at the Fourth Congress on Intelligent Systems (CIS 2023), organized by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India, under the technical sponsorship of the Soft Computing Research Society, India, during September 4–5, 2023. It includes novel and innovative work from experts, practitioners, scientists, and decision-makers from academia and industry. It covers topics such as the Internet of Things, information security, embedded systems, real-time systems, cloud computing, big data analysis, quantum computing, automation systems, bio-inspired intelligence, cognitive systems, cyber-physical systems, data analytics, data/web mining, data science, intelligence for security, intelligent decision-making systems, intelligent information processing, intelligent transportation, artificial intelligence for machine vision, imaging sensors technology, image segmentation, convolutional neural network, image/video classification, soft computing for machine vision, pattern recognition, human-computer interaction, robotic devices and systems, autonomous vehicles, intelligent control systems, human motor control, game playing, evolutionary algorithms, swarm optimization, neural network, deep learning, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, fuzzy logic, rough sets, computational optimization, and neuro-fuzzy systems.
Transformation of Japanese Multinational Enterprises and Business: The 50th Anniversary of the Japan Academy of Multinational Enterprises
by Shige Makino Yasuro Uchida Tamiko KasaharaThe purpose of this book is to highlight how current successful Japanese multinational enterprises (MNEs) and companies have changed their business or business models in the past three decades. Japanese MNEs received a lot of attention from academia and industry during the 1980s and the early 1990s, and their factors for success have been compared with those of Western MNEs. Unfortunately, following the collapse of the “bubble economy” in the early 1990s, international business researchers and practitioners’ attention has turned away from Japan and its MNEs to emerging markets, notably the rapidly growing China.Japanese MNEs have faced the mature domestic economy and also have had to overcome many new challenges in the twenty-first century, such as rapid aging, depopulation, and response to new technologies. Japanese MNEs and companies today are being forced to respond to new business environments never seen in the past. The prerequisites for business activities have significantly changed from those of former Japanese companies and their management practices. Even in such a difficult situation, however, many Japanese MNEs and emerging companies have achieved steady growth and have succeeded by changing their business models. This book provides the reader with new directions for research and lessons by analyzing the challenges of Japanese multinational enterprises and emerging companies. The redirection of attention is expected to have a positive impact on the field of international business study and practice.
Bioactive Compounds in the Storage Organs of Plants (Reference Series in Phytochemistry)
by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy Kee Yoeup Paek So-Young ParkThis book offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of bioactive substances found in plant underground stems, roots, rhizomes, corms, and tubers from all around the world. Tubers and starchy roots are plants that store edible starch content in underground stems, roots, rhizomes, corms, and tubers. They are a key source for both human and animal consumption and are rich in carbohydrates. They are widely used as industrial crops as well. Phytochemicals found in tubers and roots, such as phenolics, terpenoids, and alkaloids, have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, and antibacterial properties. Except for common potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cassava, the nutritional and health benefits of many tuberous crops have not yet been adequately investigated. This book sheds new insights into these topics by addressing several plant metabolites found in storage organs, which can be seen as scientifically neglected even though they have a high economic relevance as food and pharmaceutical sources. Divided into 6 parts, this book discusses how bioactive chemicals found in plant storage organs are synthesized and how their bioactive principles are specifically expressed in underground stems, roots, rhizomes, corms, and tubers. Additionally, each chapter includes background information on the plant, its parts, its nutritional makeup, chemical components, and biological functions. Given its breadth, the book appeals to a wide readership, from scholars through graduate and post-graduate students to professionals in the industry.
Data Management: Der Weg zum datengetriebenen Unternehmen
by Klaus-Dieter GronwaldDieses Lehrbuch betrachtet Data Management als interdisziplinäres Konzept mit Fokus auf den Zielen datengetriebener Unternehmen. Im Zentrum steht die interaktive Entwicklung eines Unternehmensdatenmodells für ein virtuelles Unternehmen mit Unterstützung eines online Learning Games unter Einbeziehung der Aufgaben, Ziele und Grundsätze des Data Managements, typischer Data-Management-Komponenten und Frameworks wie Datenmodellierung und Design, Metadaten Management, Data Architecture, und Data Governance, und verknüpft diese mit datengetriebenen Anwendungen wie Business Warehousing, Big Data, In-Memory Data Management, und Machine Learning im Data Management Kontext.Das Buch dient als Lehrbuch für Studierende der Informatik, der Wirtschaft und der Wirtschaftsinformatik an Universitäten, Hochschulen und Fachschulen und zur industriellen Aus- und Weiterbildung.
Advances in Geoinformatics Technologies: Facilities and Utilities Optimization and Management for Smart City Applications (Earth and Environmental Sciences Library)
by Ram Narayan Yadava Muhamad Uznir UjangThere are many GIS products for smart cities to implement smart city projects or activities. Most of the Geoinformatics Technologies and its application books are theoretical and lack of examples with real world data and step by step explanations to understand the facilities and utilities optimization and management for smart city applications and socio-economic aspects.This book focuses and discusses topics related to how technological advances in Geoinformatics can help in the management operations of smart city applications to help our environment to be smart. Specifically, the volume focuses on how these advancements can help optimize and manage facilities and utilities. This book focuses on geoinformation modelling, geo-smart city applications, geoinformation technology, information system and computer science, and geolocation and positioning as its five primary areas of discussion. Each of these primary subjects delves into the application that uses geoinformatics technology in greater depth. This covers the use of Geoinformatics technology in the prevention of crime, coastal erosion, carbon emission modelling, landslide modelling, urban farming, and various other applications linked to the field. This book's objective is to provide a comprehensive review of the accomplishments that geoinformatics has made in a number of different application areas for smart cities. It covers Geoinformation Technologies, Geoinformation Modelling, Information System and Computer Science, Geolocation & Positioning, and Geo-Smart City Applications.The book will be useful to graduate students, university faculty, and researchers in Geoinformatics sciences/engineering and architecture and town planning. It will also be useful to entrepreneurs, professionals, and planners in policy and decision making at the local, state and national levels.
Beams: The Story of Particle Accelerators and the Science They Discover (Copernicus Books)
by Volker ZiemannThis book describes and explains the world of particle accelerators and the physics they study. The presentation is non-technical (E=mc2 is the only equation!) and the prose accessible. By following the co-evolution of particle accelerators and particle physics, readers will learn why the accelerators are built, how they work, and what "results" they produce. The book highlights the great ideas (e.g. synchrotron) and technological advances (superconducting magnets) that boosted the potential of accelerators and led to new discoveries, eventually resulting in the standard model of particle physics. Many concepts are illustrated with figures derived from three-dimensional models; these include theaccelerators, detectors, and particles. Background information about the main protagonists, along with pointers to further reading, e.g. from "Scientific American," are provided in endnotes.
Fire Hazards: Socio-economic and Regional Issues
by Jesús Rodrigo-Comino Luca SalvatiThe open access book aims to show the readers novel, relevant and reproducible power of synergistic collaborations between European research groups and stakeholders with the objective to synthesize the existing knowledge and expertise about fire management and hazard and defining a concerted research agenda that promotes an integrated approach to create fire-resilient landscapes, taking into account biological, biochemical and physical, but also socio-economic, historical, geographical, sociological, perception and policy constraints. This is an urgent societal need due to the expected further intensification and geographical spreading of wildfire regimes under Global Change. Fire has been part of the Earth's System for the last 400 million years, and humans are the sole species that controls and manages fire. We have used fire for over a million years, both, as hunter-gatherers managing the landscape with fire and as farmers using fire as a low-cost, efficient and ecological tool for clearing and maintaining the productivity of the land. Fire has been highlighted as the most influential element in the development of human societies. The increase in prolonged dry and hot periods observed in many regions of the world is exacerbating the risk of fire. The causes of increased fire risk are not only linked to climate change but are also a consequence of economic and social changes and political decisions. Over the past few decades, many countries’ rural areas have seen significant depopulation and a reduction in land management as residents moved to cities or even other countries in search of work. The resulting rural depopulation has led to revegetation of the abandoned agricultural land, which favors fire spread. The enhanced risk of fires is moving beyond the capacity of even the best-funded wildland firefighting teams and therefore calls for the development of new approaches to fire management that are key nowadays at different scales. Instead of focusing primarily on increasing firefighting capabilities, a more effective approach is needed that focuses on long-term fire prevention through vegetation management by reducing fuel load or managing fuel type and fuel continuity at a landscape level. FIRElinks (COST Action CA18135) is developing the EU-spanning network of scientists and practitioners involved in forest fire research and land management with backgrounds such as fire dynamics, fire risk management, fire effects on vegetation, fauna, soil and water and socio-economic, historical, geographical, political perception and land management approaches. Among the different Working Groups, number 5 is aimed to connect communities from different scientific and geographic backgrounds, allowing the discussion of different experiences and the emergence of new approaches to fire research, human management, regional issues and socio-economic aspects.
Ask Jules: Love yourself and live your dream
by Jules RobinsonHonest, first-hand advice from the beloved TV personality, entrepreneur, wife and mother. Since finding love on Married at First Sight, Jules Robinson has had a whirlwind five years – she got married (for real), had a baby, and became a purpose-driven entrepreneur. Though there have been setbacks and challenges, Jules has stayed true to herself throughout. Jules is beloved for her unshakeable optimism, vulnerability, and sense of fun. But what is the real secret to her confidence? How does she juggle motherhood with multiple businesses, while remaining her most glamorous self? In Ask Jules, Jules Robinson puts it all out on the page. She shares her personal experiences, expert tips, and empowering lessons on style, family, motherhood, self-love, wellbeing, manifesting and practising gratitude. Jules&’s mission is to give you the tools you need to go after the life you&’ve always dreamed of, and to feel good about yourself while you&’re doing it – exactly as you are, right now.
The Lost Letters of Rose Carey
by Julie BennettA stirring tale of mystery and romance, inspired by the life of 1920s Australian film icon and &‘million-dollar mermaid&’ Annette Kellerman.BLUE MOUNTAINS, 2024: Working on a documentary at the historic Carrington Hotel, videographer Emma Quinn discovers a box of handwritten letters belonging to Rose Carey, water dancer and golden girl of the silent film era. Intrigued, Emma begins to read through them, slowly uncovering a deadly secret.SYDNEY, 1923: Rose Carey has faced enough scandal to last a lifetime. After an accident and near-death experience, the threat of bankruptcy, and rumours of her romantic entanglements, Rose decides to take matters into her own hands and propose to her business manager, Walter. A respectable marriage will redeem her reputation and give her the good publicity she needs – problems solved. But she doesn&’t account for the unexpected feelings brewing between her and Walter, or for the possibility that the accident wasn&’t so accidental after all … When she suffers another brush with death, Rose realises that someone close to her wants her out of the way. Who in her close-knit circle has the most to gain? Can she trust anyone, other than herself? 'A tour de force' Meg Keneally, author of Fled &‘Part mystery, part love story, this dazzling novel completely captivated me&’ Jillian Cantor, author of Half Life 'A compelling story of love, loss and the true meaning of family' Nina D. Campbell, author of Daughters of Eve
Power and Obsession: Invasion, betrayal and a desperate search for justice
by Catherine McCullaghShe eyed him nervously, this man who could end her life without a second thought. She had been complacent, lulled into forgetting the immense power he wielded over her ...London, 1941, and in the battered capital of occupied Britain, Emilia Shaw works as a translator for ruthless SS General Oskar Voigt. But Emilia is also a resistance spy, desperate to avoid the scrutiny of Voigt&’s security chief, Irish policeman Brendan O&’Connor, and his brutal offsider, SS Colonel Hans Morser. Promised the crown, the Duke of Windsor returns to London, unleashing a wave of violence from the resistance. The Duke pressures the puppet government for his coronation, but finds himself at the mercy of Hitler, the supreme kingmaker. As the violence escalates, Emilia is hunted by both the SS and the resistance, caught in the crossfire as the country threatens to implode. Ultimately, its fate lies in the hands of one man — the most unlikely of them all.Power and Obsession is the vividly imagined tale of an occupied London, a dark labyrinth peopled by the sinister, the smug and the sadistic. Yet it is also a gripping tale of reckless audacity and the obsessive search for justice.
Unstoppable Success: How to achieve the unthinkable, earn more money and create the success you always desired
by Jessica WilliamsonThis book is for you: the big dreamer, the one who never takes no for an answer, and who always knows how to find a way to MAKE IT HAPPEN! If you were looking for a sign to shake things up and step into that person capable of wild success in business and life (more than you already have) then – THIS IS IT! Award-winning, serial entrepreneur, Jessica Williamson, scaled 5 businesses by the age of 25, and she&’s here to challenge your thinking, push you out of your comfort zone and turn seemingly impossible business dreams into tangible success. It's not your typical success story; Jessica made it happen against all odds, and now she's revealing how you can too, diving deep into the mindset and practical growth strategies of a powerhouse entrepreneur. And that means … • Unlock your unstoppable mindset & overcome self-sabotage for good. • Redefine your version of SUCCESS, where there are no limits to what you can achieve. • Develop a money-making mindset and learn practical profit-planning tools so you can be in control of your wealth • Build the deepest SELF-TRUST that when people say &“no&”, you say &“Just watch me&” • Learn how to build momentum in your business even when it doesn&’t feel like there is any. • Connecting with your shadow self and overcome your limiting beliefs for unstoppable growth and success This no-BS, humorous, practical guide (with a touch of tough love) is packed with relatable stories, actionable advice, and mindset hacks, designed to challenge your conventional thinking. Get ready to defy limits, crush doubts and make a bigger impact—all while staying true to yourself. &‘I&’m going to level with you. We don&’t have time to pick apart 108,000 reasons &“why not&”. In this book, I&’m going to give you a massive kick up the butt and remind you, through the lessons and advice and practical tools and tips, that anything is possible for you … I want you to know that you can create the life of your wildest freaking dreams!&’ - JWPraise for Jessica'A must-read if you want to level up in business and in life. Jess injects her infectious energy and make-anything-happen optimism into every page of this book, which is packed with actionable tips, hard-won advice and proven strategies.' - LISA MESSENGER 'Jess doesn&’t hold back and will have you believing absolutely anything is possible! This is the book every entrepreneur needs, I can guarantee even the most seasoned go-getters will come away with a new perspective on life and business. Jess is the kind of person that just makes things happen and is a force to be reckoned with. She shares her unique perspectives and daring stories of creating major success against all odds. There are a tonne of tangible strategies and mindset tools to unlock the power you already have within you and skyrocket toward your goals, regardless of how illogical they may seem, Jess proves you really can have it all and more.' - SARAH DAVIDSON 'Jess's practical advice about making your dreams a reality are perfect for anyone getting started in business and for seasoned entrepreneurs too.' - KERRIE HESS 'Jess is magnificent, she inspires me so much. This book is so powerful no matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey. She was always a step ahead of everyone else with the businesses she has built. I love her forward-thinking. Jess is the person who&’s willing to take the risk and put herself out there to experience the hard lessons and then share it with others to learn from her journey.'- HEIDI ANDERSON
Australia's Lost Heroes: Anzacs in the Russian Civil War 1919
by Damien WrightThis extraordinary book is both an engaging military history and an enthralling mystery. Australia&’s Lost Heroes tells the astonishing little-known story of the Australian soldiers who fought the Red Army in Russia in 1919 and the personal odyssey, 100 years later, to locate and identify the lost grave of Victoria Cross hero Sergeant Samuel Pearse VC MM.The Anzac volunteers fought an arduous campaign punctuated by fierce ambushes in thick forest, swamps and marshes and attacks on fortified bunkers. They also had to fight a war within, avoiding the treachery and mutiny of White Russian &‘allies&’. Remarkably, two Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross, one posthumously. Yet, unlike the reverence, recognition and commemoration afforded to WWI soldiers, not only do the deeds of Anzacs in Russia remain unrecognized, their graves lie lost and forgotten. Follow the author&’s journey to a remote corner of Russia with the grandson of Samuel Pearse in the hope of identifying the lost grave. Guided by a Russian battlefield archaeologist, they discover an astonishing clue which may resolve the mystery of an Australian hero missing for 100 years. An extraordinary story of national importance dedicated to those forgotten Australian heroes who fought and died in Russia after the Armistice.
Super Sloth Episode 2: Revenge of the Chick-Oats
by Aleesah DarlisonGet ready for a feathered adventure with Romeo Fortez … the cutest sloth EVER … and the world&’s most daring superhero!Romeo&’s nemesis, the unhinged Professor Ian Weird-Warp, is at it again. Bent on revenge, he concocts a quirky catastrophe. Mixing chicken and goat genes, he spawns a gang of eccentric chick-oats and they&’re on the loose in the Big Apple, destroying everything in their path all the while chanting, &‘Berk-berk-baa!&’ As the team faces off against Professor Weird-Warp&’s sinister demands for Romeo&’s surrender, they must hatch a brilliant plan to thwart the mad professor&’s wicked schemes once and for all. Can this unlikely crew save the city from the clutches of the chick-oats?ABOUT THE SERIESMeet Romeo Fortez, a tiny sloth with incredible superhero abilities. At his extraordinary naming ceremony, a once-in-a-millennium event grants him incredible powers of speed, intelligence, and irresistibly hypnotic good looks Moving to New York City, he finds new friends and a formidable nemesis, Professor Ian Weird-Warp, who crafts mutant animals … and pandemonium. Joined by his pals, they unite to foil Weird-Warp's sinister creations. Romeo may be a tiny sloth, but he is one incredible superhero. Super Sloth is loaded with thrilling plots, death-defying antics, lovable heroes, heartwarming moments, loads of humour – and a few dastardly bad guys – all of which young readers will adore!Praise for the Series&‘This is a new action-packed series for newly independent readers which combines the author's love of sloths and superheroes with fast-paced adventures and humour underpinned by friendship and teamwork and the opportunity to learn a little more about one of the planet's more curious species... Darlison says, "My goal was to craft an engaging read that allows kids to escape from reality and enter an exciting and intriguing world where animals and humans can accomplish amazing things together,&” and she has done this well.&’ Barbara Braxton &‘Read this with My Miss 8 and she adored Romeo the Super Sloth there were plenty of laugh out loud moments! Highly recommend for kids that love animals, comedy and action-packed storytelling.&’ Sarah Tegerdine A rollicking, fast paced adventure story filled with incredible inventions, dangerous decisions, brave friends, superheroes, and very evil villains!
Full Plate: One meal for the whole family
by Preeya AlexanderBanish mealtime stress for good with TV chef and Instagram&’s favourite GP, Dr Preeya Alexander. Full Plate is your ultimate solution to mealtime mayhem from a practising GP. More than a cookbook, this is your go-to guide for tackling fussy eaters, allergies, and the daily struggle of what to cook. Dr Preeya&’s stress-free, budget-friendly and downright delicious recipes cater to the diverse tastes and dietary needs of every family member. With practical tips steeped in medical science, creative substitutions, and a passion for making every meal a joy, Full Plate is a culinary lifesaver for families seeking harmony, health and happiness around the dinner table. Inside you&’ll find: Recipes where rainbows are the hero Dr Preeya&’s personal quick meals or `sanity savers&’ All dietary needs covered, from vegan and gluten-free to pescatarian and carnivore diets Allergies and intolerances unpacked and explained A focus on infant and child nutrition Vital questions answered, such as when to start solids and when to introduce potential allergy foods. Say goodbye to mealtime dilemmas and hello to a Full Plate of contentment for everyone!
The North Wind (The Four Winds #1)
by Alexandria WarwickA lush and enchanting fantasy romance, inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the myth of Hades and Persephone. Beloved by readers on TikTok. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren&’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer. For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade&’s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is said to be as frigid as the land he rules. And the time has come to choose his bride. When the North Wind sets his eyes on Wren&’s sister, Wren will do anything to save her – even if it means sacrificing herself in the process. But mortal or not, Wren won&’t go down without a fight.
It Had to Be You (An Under Suspicion Novel)
by Mary Higgins Clark Alafair BurkeIn the latest thrilling book in the bestselling Under Suspicion series, television producer Laurie Moran investigates the unsolved murder of a beloved couple celebrating the college graduations of their successful twin sons. The two identical brothers seemed perfect in every way – handsome, intelligent, popular – until a shocking summer night when one brother killed his parents in cold blood while the other brother had an iron-clad alibi. But which twin was where during the murders? Years later, the twins are long estranged, each convinced that the other is responsible for the death of their parents. Married with children of their own, they are finally ready to clear one name at the expense of the other and turn to Laurie Moran and her team to reinvestigate their parents&’ murder. But as the Under Suspicion crew gets closer to the truth, the danger that was assumed to be left in the past finds its way into the present. Featuring chilling suspense, a cast of characters whom loyal readers have come to love, and a final jaw-dropping twist, It Had to Be You is not to be missed.
Aristotle's Dialectic: Topics, Sophistical Refutations, and Related Texts (The New Hackett Aristotle)
by AristotleAristotle's Dialectic fits seamlessly with the other volumes in the New Hackett Aristotle Series, enabling Anglophone readers to study these works in a way previously not possible. The Introduction describes the book that lies ahead, explaining what it is about, what it is trying to do, and how it goes about doing it. Sequentially numbered, cross-referenced endnotes provide the information most needed at each juncture, while a detailed Index indicates the places where focused discussion of key notions occurs.
The Trial of a Nazi Doctor: Franz Lucas as Defendant, Opportunist, and Deceiver
by Andrew WiselyThe Trial of a Nazi Doctor examines the life of Franz Bernhard Lucas (1911-1994), an SS camp doctor with assignments in Auschwitz, Mauthausen, Stutthof, Ravensbrück, and Sachsenhausen. Covering his career during the Third Reich and then his prosecution after 1945, especially in the Frankfurt Auschwitz trial, Andrew Wisely explores the lies, obfuscations, misrepresentation, and confusions that Lucas himself created to deny, distract from or excuse his participation in the Nazi’s genocidal projects. By juxtaposing Lucas’s own testimonies and those of a wide range of witnesses: former camp inmates and Holocaust survivors; friends, colleagues, and relatives; and media observers, Wisely provides a nuanced study of witness testimonies and the moral identity of Holocaust perpetrators.
Social History of German Jews: A Short Introduction (Perspectives on the History of German Jews #2)
by Miriam RürupTracing the social history of modern German Jews from the end of the 18th century up to the aftermath of World War II, Miriam Rürup follows their ascent into the middle and upper middle classes through repeated experiences of setbacks but also of self-assertion. In doing so it is explained how Jewish life changed under the auspices of emancipation and what impact these changes had on the demographic and social profile of the Jewish minority. With a focus on the daily interactions between Jews and other Germans when choosing a home, profession, or school, for example, Social History of German Jews shows the contrasting processes of integration and exclusion in a new light.
Quotas: The “Jewish Question” and Higher Education in Central Europe, 1880-1945
by Michael L. Miller and Judith SzaporIn 1920, the Hungarian parliament introduced a Jewish quota for university admissions, making Hungary the first country in Europe to pass antisemitic legislation following World War I. Quotas explores the ideologies and practices of quota regimes and the ways quotas have been justified, implemented, challenged, and remembered from the late nineteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century. In particular, the volume focuses on Central and Eastern Europe, with chapters covering the origins of quotas, the moral, legal, and political arguments developed by their supporters and opponents, and the social and personal impact of these attempts to limit access to higher education.
Shaping Tomorrow's World: A Twentieth-Century History of West German, Cold War, and Global Futures Studies
by Elke SeefriedShaping Tomorrow’s World tells the crucial story of how futures studies developed in West Germany, Europe, the US and within global futures networks from the 1940s to the 1980s. It charts the emergence of different approaches and thought styles within the field ranging from Cold War defense intellectuals such as Herman Kahn to critical peace activists like Robert Jungk. Engaging with the challenges of the looming nuclear war, the changing phases of the Cold War, ‘1968’, and the growing importance of both the Global South and environmentalism, this book argues that futures scholars actively contributed to these processes of change. This multiple award-winning study combines national and transnational perspectives to present a unique history of envisioning, forecasting, and shaping the future.