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Vietnam on the Road to Sustainable Economic, Social and Business Development (Frontiers in South and Southeast Asian Development Research)
by Léo-Paul Dana Hanh-Thi VuThis book, through systematic analyses and reviews, provides an up-to-date and holistic perspective on the progress of sustainable awareness and practices in different fields in Vietnam, such as Economics, Business, Finance, Law, and Management. Although other publications have covered the topic of sustainability in Vietnam in a broader context, this book explores in-depth, areas that have not been previously explored, such as the impact of foreign direct investment on environmental quality and the recently signed free trade agreements. Due to the increasing popularity and significance as well as the volatile nature of issues related to sustainability, this book serves as a timely and comprehensive reference for those who wish to develop a deep understanding of the field.
Fire in the South American Ecosystems (Ecological Studies #250)
by Alessandra Fidelis Vânia R. PivelloThe incidence of anthropogenic fires in South America has increased lately, and fire effects on the biodiversity and ecosystem services are of great concern. On the other hand, natural fires have been present in the continent for thousands of years, acting as an evolutionary driver of vegetation and fauna. Therefore, several ecosystems in South America are fire-prone due to their evolutionary history, while those that have not evolved under frequent fires are fire-sensitive. At the same time, as humans increase fire frequency in some environments they try to banish fire from others, and such anthropogenic fire regimes have enormous consequences for biota, ecosystem services and the environment. This book will address the various South American ecosystems that benefit from the presence of fire, but also those that are harmed by fire. The effects of fire on plant and animal biodiversity of the main South American ecosystems will be presented and discussed considering current trends in climate and land use change, bringing understanding about when and how fire should or should not be used to benefit nature and humans. Options for fire planning and management will be highlighted, especially considering the reduction of wildfire risk and the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources. This broad comprehension of the fire issue in South America will support wise decisions by environmental analysts, conservation managers and public policy makers.
Towards Effective Flow Control and Mitigation of Shock Effects in Aeronautical Applications (Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design #201)
by Holger Babinsky Piotr Doerffer Pawel FlaszynskiThis open-access book reports on both experimental and numerical findings from the H2020-funded project TEAMAero (Towards Effective Flow Control and Mitigation of Shock Effects in Aeronautical Applications). It covers novel contributions on improving the fundamental understanding of the physics of shock wave boundary layer interaction, developments in flow control for mitigation of shock effects, and advanced numerical methods for predicting those effects. All in all, this book offers a timely snapshot of research and developments in numerical methods for flow analysis and control, with a special emphasis on high-speed flows. It offers extensive information to both researchers and professionals.
Privacy-Aware Monitoring for Assisted Living: Ethical, Legal, and Technological Aspects of Audio- and Video-Based AAL Solutions (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #270)
by Albert Ali Salah Liane Colonna Francisco Florez-RevueltaThis open access book provides an interdisciplinary collection of perspectives on the design of privacy-aware audio and video-based monitoring solutions for Active and Assisted Living (AAL). AAL involves leveraging innovative technologies to create supportive and inclusive environments, empowering older, impaired, or frail individuals to live independently and actively participate in society. Bridging technology, law, and ethics, this book explores state-of-the-art approaches for the development of AAL that prioritize user privacy, making it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field. It is the culmination of GoodBrother, a Europe-wide project funded by the COST Association, aimed at enhancing awareness and expertise on the ethical, legal, and privacy issues associated with audio- and video-based monitoring in assisted living contexts. Written by experts from computing, engineering, healthcare, design, law, ethics, and sociology, it provides diverse perspectives into AAL. • Introduces a taxonomy of AAL technologies and applications, providing guidance from data acquisition and processing to interaction and infrastructure of AAL systems. • Describes the core competencies, including machine learning, privacy preservation in audio and video, data security, and security by design. • Presents in-depth reviews and case studies on AAL applications, such as fall detection, gait and frailty recognition, activities of daily living, vital sign monitoring, affective computing, and smart mirrors. • Contains the state of the art and advances in AAL, especially with regards to privacy, ethical, and legal issues, including GDPR, but also the implications of the AI Act and the Cybersecurity Act.
Application of Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Food Quality and Control
by Romdhane KarouiThough fluorescence is a long-established analytical method, it has only recently gained prominence as a valuable tool in food technology. As a particularly sensitive analytical technique, fluorescence spectroscopy allows for the precise identification of various components (functional, compositional and nutritional) of food products, including contaminants and additives. The introduction of new commercially available instruments for fluorescence analysis, coupled with improvements in time resolution and in the instrumentation of both its hardware and software, have given risen to a sharp increase in the technique&’s popularity. Presently, it is a rapidly evolving analytical tool used in determining food product quality and authenticity across the industry. While typically discussed alongside other analytical techniques such as mid infrared, near infrared and Raman, the use of fluorescence spectroscopy in food quality control has not been covered in a dedicated, up-to-date volume in several decades. Application of Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Food Quality is a long overdue and unprecedented guide to fluorescence spectroscopy&’s modern application in food quality and safety control. This book covers the fundamentals of the technique, before delving into its application to the quality control of various food products, ranging from vegetable and animal foods to cereals, honey and coffee. Multivariate descriptive and predictive methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis, respectively, will also be discussed. Experts from across the globe provide thorough explanations of fluorescence spectroscopy&’s uses, while offering comment on the technique&’s main advantages for the industry, as well as its limitations. This book will be invaluable to both those looking for an introduction to fluorescence spectroscopy, as well as those who are familiar with the technique and interested learn more about recent advances in the technology and its individual applications.
Immunologie für alle Fälle: praktisch, anders, anschaulich
by Thorsten LiekeDie bunte Truppe gegen KrankheitenWer spielt im Immunsystem eigentlich alles mit? Und was sind die jeweiligen Aufgaben? Und warum kann ich mir das alles so schlecht merken? Antworten auf diese und weitere Fragen finden Sie in diesem Buch. Der Autor führt Sie durch die Geschichte der Familie Grieger, die im Laufe des Buches mit Infektionen aller Art konfrontiert ist. Sie erfahren anschaulich, welche Strategien die Erreger anwenden und was unser Immunsystem dem entgegenzusetzen hat. Teils mit, aber auch teils ohne ausreichenden Erfolg.Lernen Sie die Immunzellen als kleine Persönlichkeiten kennen - Sie werden sie nicht mehr vergessenÜberblicken Sie die Zusammenhänge in prägnanten Übersichten - kompakt und zum NachschlagenLassen Sie sich in die Praxis mitnehmen - 11 spannende Fälle verbinden die Grundlagen mit dem SpeziellenUnd damit die Fakten für die Prüfung gut sitzen gibtes zu jedem Kapitel FlashCards.Immunologie - charmant statt schwierig!
Pedagogies for Later-Life Music Learning and Participation: Facilitating Creative Musical Development in Later-Life
by Andrea Creech Colin EnrightThis open access book presents evidence-based participant and facilitator perspectives on later-life music learning and participation. The chapters explore the principles and practices that can facilitate and support meaningful music-making in a range of non-formal later-life contexts, highlighting consistent as well as context-specific pedagogical issues. Case study examples are used to examine issues relating to pedagogy as improvisation, the use of technology to support creativity and meaningful music experience, facilitation of the use of music for creativity, sense of belonging, musical identities and musical development in later-life, and more. The book concludes with an innovative and creative pedagogical model to support critical reflection on values, frameworks, and practices in later-life music learning and participation. The book will be accessible and relevant for music researchers and educators, music education students and community music leaders alike.
Artificial Intelligence, Pedagogy and Academic Integrity (Advances in Artificial Intelligence in Education #1)
by Alyson E. KingThis book addresses the implications of artificial intelligence for teaching, learning and academic integrity in higher education. It explores policies about the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), describes how to teach writing in the era of GenAI, and how instructors can design courses and assessments that prevent plagiarism while building the necessary skills for critical thinking and writing. Together, the chapters include research results, case studies, teaching methodologies, course design ideas, analysis of power and gatekeeping, and best practices related to GAI from a diverse range of researchers from English and French Canada, the United States, England, Ukraine and Croatia. The authors approach the advent and rapid spread of GenAI in higher education by examining its use from different perspectives with a particular focus on its impact on academic integrity. Taking a communication studies approach, consideration is given to the role GenAI might play disrupting power structures in universities to improve access for students who are non-traditional or English Language Learners. The book also explores how reimagining teaching methodologies can help to mitigate academic integrity violations due to misuse of GenAI and to teach students to use GenAI with integrity as a research and brainstorming tool. Students need to learn how to assess the reliability of GenAI&’s output as the develop the skills for research and writing. Methods of teaching writing and research skills using GenAI are explored in an effort to ensure that critical thinking skills are developed successfully. Most instructors who use writing-intensive assessments believe that essential critical thinking skills are developed via the writing process; often, ideas become concrete as one writes about them. Teaching with GenAI can provide opportunities for instructors to guide their students into a deeper analysis and critique of their research.
Der Wandel als Weckruf: Der Homo Creator Transcendens I (Schlüsselqualitäten des Menschseins im Wandel - Der Homo Creator Transcendens)
by Jürgen Rippel Kristina RippelDas Buch ist der Beginn einer Reise zu sich selbst und den individuellen menschlichen Qualitäten. Ein Bewusstsein dafür wird notwendiger denn je, wenn wir das universale Wandel-Prinzip beobachten, wie es gewaltig an den verständigen Säulen des Menschseins rüttelt. Umwelt, Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft werden in das Zentrum der Reflexion gestellt. Welche Absicht verbirgt sich hinter diesem Prinzip und was bedeutet dies für den Menschen, wenn er Gestaltgeber der Gegenwart und einer potentiellen Zukunft ist? In der tiefgehenden Erkundung dieser Fragen offenbart sich eindeutig, dass es menschliche Fähigkeiten braucht, die sowohl das Vordergründige als auch das Hintergründige transzendent durchdringen. Erst dann können sich Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft im Sinne des Holismus ausrichten. Vor allem bedarf es jedoch eines Menschenbildes, das den nahenden Herausforderungen gewachsen ist und sich an die Qualitäten des Menschseins erinnert. Der Mensch, der kreativ und über sich selbst hinaus zu denken und handeln vermag, wird aufgeweckt. Damit ist dieses Buch der Auftakt zur Reihe der sich wandelnden Schlüsselqualitäten des Menschseins. Mit dem Anspruch, die Dinge von der Wurzel her und zu Ende zu denken, wollen die Autoren zum Hinterfragen anregen und Antworten anbieten, die auf die nächste Ebene der Entwicklung führen können.
Ecotourism
by David A. FennellThe new sixth edition of Ecotourism focuses on an array of economic, social and ecological inconsistencies that continue to plague ecotourism in theory and practice, and examines the sector in reference to other related forms of tourism, impacts, conservation, sustainability, education and interpretation, policy and governance, and the ethical imperative of ecotourism as these apply to the world’s greenest form of tourism.Building on the success of prior editions, the text has been revised throughout to incorporate recent research, including ecotourism taking place in underrepresented world regions. It includes new case studies on important themes in research and practice as well as learning objectives in each chapter. David A. Fennell provides an authoritative and comprehensive review of the most important issues, including climate change and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ecotourism continues to be embraced as the antithesis of mass tourism because of its promise of achieving sustainability through conservation mindedness, community development, education and learning, and the promotion of nature-based activities that are sensitive to both ecological and social systems. The book debates to what extent this promise has been realised.An essential reference for those interested in ecotourism, the book is accessible to students, but retains the depth required for use by researchers and practitioners in the field. This book will be of interest to students across a range of disciplines including geography, economics, business, ethics, biology, and environmental studies.
Explaining and Predicting Elections: Issue Effects and Party Strategies in Twenty-Three Democracies (Routledge Revivals)
by Ian Budge Dennis J. FarlieFirst published in 1983, Explaining and Predicting Elections is the first cross-national and comprehensive explanation of election results. It considers why one election differs from another and attempts to account for party gains and losses in the elections which have taken place in twenty-three democracies in the post-war period. Budge and Farlie base their study on a radically new view of party behaviour—Parties not arguing or debating over the same issues but ‘talking past each other’. Their book shows why it is in the parties’ interest to do this, how parties might improve their appeal, and how electors react in a broadly ‘rational’ manner by supporting one party alternative rather than another. The discussion also considers important topics—for example whether electors are abandoning old partisan loyalties and becoming more volatile.The usefulness of these ideas is measured and checked against new evidence from twenty-three countries. These ideas are then used to produce advance predictions of ten elections in different countries which are then checked against actual results. The reader can use the methods to make his own predictions for elections which interest him. In many ways this makes Explaining and Predicting Elections the most comprehensive and useful investigation of the election process yet produced. It will interest the general reader, political practitioner, historians, and election and area specialists.
Mind and the Body Politic (Routledge Revivals)
by Elisabeth Young-BruehlFirst published in 1989, Mind and the Body Politic is a collection of Elisabeth Young-Bruehl’s twelve essays and lectures on political theory, psychoanalysis, feminism, and the theory of biography. It is a must read for students and researchers of political philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
Imagining Ecocatastrophe: Reading Literary and Cultural Texts in the Global Context
by Scott Slovic Joyjit Ghosh Samit Kumar MaitiThis volume examines scholarly perspectives on eco-imaginaries, focusing in particular on how eco-catastrophes have been represented in literature and different visual forms, including film, television and cartoons, among other cultural media. It draws on literary genres such as science fiction, climate fiction, speculative fiction, petrofiction, post-apocalyptic narratives and nuclear fiction to examine the role that literature plays in the dissemination of information about environmental crisis in the Anthropocene and in preparing mankind for a better and sustainable future. Deeply embedded in theoretical conceptualisations, the essays in this volume address issues of natural disasters, deforestation, nuclear disasters and pandemics, among others, which constitute the core subjects of environmental humanities. A seminal study on the literary and cultural representations of ecodisaster in the global context, and with contributions from across the world, this book, truly interdisciplinary in nature, will be an invaluable read for students, academicians and researchers in literature, film studies, climate change studies, disaster studies, gender studies and cultural studies.
Amazing Grace at 250: Global Heritage and Contested Legacies (Congregational Music Studies Series)
by Gareth Atkins Martin V. ClarkeThis book focuses on arguably the best-known Christian hymn worldwide. From the slave trade to the civil rights movement and from obscurity in its country of origin to global recognition, the origins, history, influence, and legacy of “Amazing Grace” are uniquely complex. The volume brings together historians, theologians, literary scholars, and musicologists to shed new light on the ways in which the hymn’s lyrics, familiar musical setting and its performance by leading vocalists contribute to its enduring popularity and the meanings and value ascribed to it by diverse communities across time and place. The chapters explore the literary and religious qualities of the text, its relationship with the ubiquitous NEW BRITAIN melody, its adoption and adaptation by famous singers and in Christian churches from South America to Asia. The contributors highlight significant facets of the hymn’s origins and legacy, while the collection as a whole provides a focused emphasis on the importance of historical, literary, theological, and musical approaches in understanding the ways in which Christian congregational music acquires meaning and influences thought and practice in local and global contexts.
Interwar Britain: A Social and Economic History (Routledge Revivals)
by Sean Glynn John OxborrowFirst published in 1976, Interwar Britain presents a highly readable and up-to-date account of a crucial period in modern British history. The major economic and social issues, ranging from economic growth and policy to social welfare and housing, are examined in detail, and full account is taken both of recent research and of the important areas of ignorance.The emphasis, however, is upon interpretation and analysis rather than detail, and a new and illuminating approach is presented in dealing with many of the leading problems of the period, particularly unemployment and labour relations.The book will be of major interest to students of economic history, social policy, and to all concerned to know more about the economic and social influences which have shaped modern Britain.
Endobronchial Ultrasound Made Easy
by Kazuhiro Yasufuku Rajesh ThomasThis is a concise, yet comprehensive book that teaches all essential aspects of the practice of Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy. Written by world experts, who share their clinical experience to provide a practical and step-by-step approach to learning and performing linear and radial EBUS bronchoscopy. Supplemented by more than 250+ high-quality illustrations, images and videos selected from the authors’ personal collections, all chapters include expert tips, clinical pearls, rare cases and interactive self-assessment sections to enhance and reinforce the learning of both beginner and advanced bronchoscopists wishing to learn, practice and teach EBUS.Key Features: Features rare and interesting EBUS cases followed by Multiple Choice Questions in each chapter Explores the subject through a wealth of accompanying illustrations and teaching videos for a fun learning experience for bronchoscopists, fellows and trainees in respiratory medicine, oncologists and thoracic surgeons who perform EBUS Fills a spot in the market for a quick reference which has updated, practical information from international experts in the field of EBUS with a strong visual component which is especially key for this diagnostic modality.
E-Government in Bangladesh: Governance and Public Service Delivery (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)
by Jannatul FerdousThis book examines the background and impact of e-government in rural Bangladesh.Focusing on the Union Digital Centers (UDCs), established by the Union Parishad, this book analyzes how such centers influence rural communities. The UDCs were created to afford electronic access to a wide range of public and private services, thereby transforming the delivery of public services. This study examines easy access to services, reduced waiting time, and the elimination of bureaucratic barriers. Data based on interviews, case studies, and focus groups show the UDCs' effect on service delivery, efficiency, governance, and citizen satisfaction and the challenges these sectors face. This book discusses how technology has eased municipal governance by removing middlemen and, in essence, making citizens and officials happier. It concludes with recommendations using a gender and stakeholder perspective approach and shows how governance and service delivery could be improved to enable a full examination of UDCs' social and economic impacts on rural communities.This book will be of interest to researchers in the fields of public administration, public policy, development studies, good governance and leadership, and local government, especially in the context of South Asia.
The Measured Life in the Digital Age: Optimisation by Numbers (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Hartmut Rosa Vera King Benigna Gerisch Maike Stenger Franziska Elfers Ramona FranzThis book examines both the productive and counterproductive dimensions of the increasing orientation towards digital figures.Building on findings of the transdisciplinary research project "The Measured Life", the book explores the social, cultural and psychological implications of digital optimisation. The study focuses on its effects across work and organisations, relationships in social media and bodily measurement practices such as self-tracking. Based on in-depth research, the authors analyse the connections between society and the individual, culture and psyche. The spheres investigated reveal incentives and risks embodied by digital technology that indicate shifts taking place in the culturally defined relations between social and individual pathology and normality.With new theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches, The Measured Life in the Digital Age appeals to scholars in sociology, social theory, cultural studies and psychoanalysis, as well as anyone seeking to understand how digital optimisation influences our society, relationships and sense of self.
Historical Research on Social Mobility: Western Europe and the USA in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries (Routledge Revivals)
by Hartmut KaelbleFirst published in English in 1981, Historical Research on Social Mobility treats a central area of social history: the history of social mobility. It provides a unique guide to the wide range of research in this area that is carried out by many specialists of varying disciplines within social science.Concentrating on Western Europe and the USA during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the book considers four topics—changes in the occupational and social opportunities of the working class; the inequality of educational opportunity; shifts in the recruitment of business elites, and changes in the social origins of the political elites. Illustrating concrete results of research into the history of social mobility, the volume also points to both the advances and shortcomings in this relatively new area.Incorporating an extensive bibliography, the book provides an invaluable stimulus for further reading and investigation.
Stadtbauphysik: Grundlagen klima- und umweltgerechter Städte (SDG - Forschung, Konzepte, Lösungsansätze zur Nachhaltigkeit)
by Schew-Ram MehraDas Lehrbuch stellt die Aspekte und Aufgabengebiete der Stadtbauphysik dar, beschreibt den Zusammenhang zwischen dem Menschen, der Bebauung sowie der Umwelt und zeigt die stadtbauphysikalischen Besonderheiten in den Städten auf. Es gibt dem Leser Werkzeuge für die Analyse und Umsetzung einer klimagerechten Stadt zum nachhaltigen Klimaschutz an die Hand. Die überarbeitete 2. Auflage vertieft und erweitert die Inhalte des Buches.
Mikro-Trainings: Mit kleinen Impulsen eine neue Lernkultur in Unternehmen entwickeln (essentials)
by Christian Wißmann Felix Maximilian BathonDas MIKRO-Training ist ein kompaktes, interaktives Lernformat, in dem praxisnahe Lösungen für konkrete Herausforderungen von Führungskräften, Teams und Mitarbeitenden entwickelt werden. Dieses essential verbindet Theorie und Praxis: Es erläutert die Grundprinzipien, Zielgruppen, Anwendungsfelder sowie Wurzeln von MIKRO-Trainings und zeigt anhand zahlreicher Beispiele, wie Sie Schritt für Schritt – von der Themenfindung über die Vorbereitung bis hin zur Durchführung und Nachbereitung – eigene Trainings gestalten. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie, wie MIKRO-Trainings langfristig eine flexible und zukunftsfähige Lernkultur fördern und welche Faktoren bei der Einführung besonders zu beachten sind.
Empowering the English Language Teacher in a Multipolar Environment (English Language Teaching: Theory, Research and Pedagogy)
by Nima A. NazariThis edited volume focuses on the changing landscape of English language learning and teaching. It equips English language teachers with cutting-edge knowledge and developments in English language learning and teaching which they need to teach a diverse body of learners and instruct in a multipolar environment. The chapter contributors are among the high-standing and most knowledgeable scholars in the subject area who, in the four sections of the book, provide the reader with the recent developments, changes, and research in the sociocultural and socio-educational aspects of ELT, ELT teacher education and teacher identity, ELT paradigm shifts, and diversity in ELT. The book empowers English language teachers to teach in educational contexts where diversity, variety, complexity and fluidity are paramount. The book is a must-read for English language teachers, professionals, practitioners, researchers and ELT teacher trainees and trainers. It can also be used by TESOL, TESL/TEFL and Applied Linguistics students, researchers and lecturers at BA, MA and PhD levels.
Empowering Employee Proactive Behavior: Concepts and Perspectives from Organization and Society
by Fahri Özsungur Fevziye BekarProactive employee behaviour refers to the attempt to improve existing conditions in the workplace or create new ones, as well as actions to change one’s work environment, interpersonal relationships and socialisation behaviour instead of passively adapting to it. This contributed volume explores the role of proactive behaviour in employer/employee relations and in the wider context of the organization and society. It includes a comprehensive section that aims to provide a broad and descriptive perspective on the concepts of proactive behaviour and the research landscape. It examines areas including mental health, emotional management, disadvantaged employees, gender and queer-based perspectives, changes and conflict, sustainability, and non-profit organizations. Although proactive behavior is a desired behavior in business life, individuals who exhibit proactive behavior in the workplace can experience difficulties. For this reason, blind spots and hurdles that surround proactive behavior are also explored in this book. Examined in the light of current events, trends and the latest research, this book is intended to be a comprehensive guide on the positive and negative organizational behavior issues associated with proactive behavior. It will be of great interest to academics and students, as well as managers and all those with a wider interest in organizational behaviour.
Designing Healthy Cities: Integrating Climate-Resilient Urbanism for Sustainable Living (Urban Sustainability)
by Jian Zuo Ali Cheshmehzangi Ayyoob Sharifi Rongpeng Zhang Abbas Ziafati Bafarasat Jie ZhaoThis book investigates how urban planning can promote inclusive, climate-resilient, and healthy communities. With cities worldwide battling the twin problems of increasing urbanization and the intensifying effects of climate change, this book offers a relevant, multidisciplinary framework for rethinking urban areas to support equity, well-being, and environmental sustainability. The book explores the connections between environmental resilience, urban planning, and public health, grounded in state-of-the-art research and enhanced by real-world case studies. It emphasizes how urgent it is for cities to adopt proactive, forward-thinking design strategies in order to both adapt to and lessen the effects of climate change. The book offers practical advice for designing areas that are useful and improve city dwellers' physical and emotional health by fusing sustainable urbanism with human-centered methodologies. The book emphasizes the necessity of adopting comprehensive, integrated approaches to urban development from a forward-looking standpoint. It urges people to change their perspective from seeing cities only as centers of economic activity to seeing them as living ecosystems that support and care for their residents. By doing this, the book hopes to motivate a new generation of urban leaders and thinkers who are committed to creating cities that coexist peacefully with the environment. It also gives the readers the essential knowledge and resources to help create a sustainable and resilient urban future, whether they are practitioners influencing urban policy or citizens who are enthusiastic about fostering healthier living conditions.
A Critical History of Health, Sport, and Physical Education: The Three-legged Curriculum in Australia
by Jorge Knijnik Michelle GorzanelliThis book fills a gap in literature by generating a combined history of Physical Education (PE), School Sport (SS) and Health Education (HE) in New South Wales (NSW) public schools from 1880 to 2024. It includes broad discussions on how political issues such as the World Wars influenced (i) the PE curriculum, which was used as a medium to prepare a &‘fit&’ army, (ii) the school sport system, which acted as an expression of national strength via showcasing sporting prowess on the international stages of the Olympic Games, and (iii) the health education curriculum, which addressed infectious diseases resulting from poor hygiene associated with poverty. The book also adopts a socio-cultural perspective to the constructs of PE, SS, and HE curricula and highlights significant local, national, and international historical events and issues as factors driving curriculum developments and paradigm shifts in these subjects in the NSW public education and beyond. It brings new and engendering socio-historical findings to the discipline fields of PE, SS, and HE, combined with an innovative methodology in critical historiographical studies.