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Also a History of Philosophy, Volume 3: Rational Freedom. Traces of the Discourse on Faith and Knowledge
by Jürgen HabermasIn the final volume of his history of philosophy, Jürgen Habermas offers a series of brilliant interpretations of the thinkers who set the agenda for contemporary philosophy. Beginning with masterful readings of Hume and Kant, he traces the genealogy of their postmetaphysical thinking through the main currents of historicism and German Idealism, and the multifarious reactions to Hegel’s influential system, culminating in nuanced readings of Marx, Kierkegaard and Peirce. Through his analysis of their work, Habermas demonstrates the interpretive fecundity of the central themes of his philosophical enterprise – his pragmatist theory of meaning, his communicative theories of subjectivity and sociality, and his discursive theory of normativity in its moral, juridical and political manifestations. In contrast to the bland compendia of thinkers and positions generally presented in surveys of the history of philosophy, Habermas’s thematically focused interpretations are destined to provoke controversy and stimulate dialogue. With this work one of the indisputably great thinkers of our time presents a powerful vindication of his conception of philosophy as an inherently discursive – and not merely analytical or speculative – enterprise.
Alternating Current (AC) Heating for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles: Heating Principles, Modeling, and Implementation
by Jiangong Zhu Ranjun Huang Haifeng DaiThis book provides a comprehensive and innovative exploration of low-temperature AC heating techniques for lithium-ion batteries, addressing a critical challenge in electric vehicle (EV) performance. By integrating theoretical insights, experimental validations, and advanced modeling approaches, it offers a systematic framework to understand and optimize battery heating under cold conditions. The book introduces novel methodologies, such as square wave AC heating and impedance-based thermal analysis, which significantly enhance heating efficiency while mitigating degradation risks like lithium plating. With a focus on practical implementation, it also presents cutting-edge solutions for AC heating system design, including integrated charger and self-heating battery pack configurations.The intended readership includes researchers, engineers, and industry professionals in the fields of battery technology, electric vehicles, and thermal management systems. Written at an advanced level, the book bridges the gap between academic research and industrial applications, making it a valuable resource for both theoretical understanding and practical innovation.
Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique for Detection and Measurement of Cracks in Structures
by Wei Li Xiao Li Xin'an Yuan Jianming Zhao Xiaokang YinThis open access book serves as a comprehensive exploration of Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM), encompassing the foundational theory crucial for subsequent chapters, as well as the design and testing of ACFM probes, instruments, and software. Providing guidance and serving as a reference for ACFM instrument development, the text delves into visualization research in ACFM, offering valuable insights for technical engineering applications. Nondestructive testing (NDT) emerges as a pivotal method for detecting and assessing defects, offering support for safety pre-warning and maintenance decisions in industrial structures. Originating from the 1980s, the demand for an NDT technique arose to inspect fatigue cracks at welded intersections in offshore underwater structures in the North Sea. Conventional NDT methods proved impractical in this distinct underwater environment with quantitative evaluation requirements, prompting the development of the ACFM technique by researchers in the mechanical engineering department at University College London. Over the past four decades, ACFM's theory model, inspection methods, and equipment have undergone rapid advancements, gaining widespread utilization in ocean engineering, the power industry, rail traffic, and special equipment fields. This book encompasses diverse facets, including the global development history of alternating current field measurement technology, core basic theory, signal processing methods, probe instrument development, standardization construction, and engineering applications. Serving as a valuable learning reference for students and offering fundamental theoretical guidance for scientific researchers, it also provides case introductions for engineering applications. The book aims to propel both theoretical research and practical applications of alternating current field measurement technology, contributing significantly to its popularization and widespread application.
Alternative Currencies: A Critical Approach (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy)
by Louis LarueA wide variety of new forms of money have been developed in recent decades as a challenge or complement to the official, dominant currencies. LETS, local currencies, carbon currencies, and Bitcoins are all examples of this new trend. These currencies are at the heart of a larger movement that questions the present state of money and argues that new currencies might help to build resilient economies and “warmer” social relations.This book focuses on radical alternative proposals as well as on small-scale experiments, and makes use of the analytical tools of philosophy and of economics, with one main question in mind: can alternative currencies constitute desirable alternatives to the present monetary system? Overall, the book will raise serious doubts regarding the capacity of such currencies to deliver on their promises. In part, it will show that several arguments in favour of alternative currencies are lacking in consistency and clarity, and are thus in need of thorough revision. More fundamentally, it will argue that these currencies rarely succeed in fulfilling their objectives and that their fulfilment would entail significant conflicts with justice and economic efficiency.This book is addressed to researchers in economics, politics, and philosophy of money, especially those working on alternative monetary systems.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Western Balkans: Trends and Challenges (European Union and its Neighbours in a Globalized World #20)
by Marc Bungenberg Mareike Fröhlich Goran Koevski Bianca Böhme Ljuben Kocev Neda ZdravevaAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is increasingly recognized as an attractive alternative to national court proceedings, especially in international business relations. This open access book focuses on ADR mechanisms in one specific geographical region: the Western Balkans. This region comprises Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Serbia. Although these countries generally have legal frameworks for ADR mechanisms in place, they remain largely underutilised in practice. Promoting ADR mechanisms in the countries of the Western Balkans could make them more attractive to foreign investors, thereby fostering economic growth. Additionally, the effective implementation of ADR mechanisms could have spill-over effects on national judiciaries, thereby increasing domestic rule of law standards. This would be highly beneficial for the Western Balkan countries, most of which are still aspiring to become Member States of the European Union (EU). To achieve this, they are required to promote the use of ADR mechanisms and align their legal frameworks with EU standards. Against this background, this book aims to explore the trends and challenges of ADR in the Western Balkans. The different chapters primarily focus on international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, and mediation. Some chapters address systemic challenges, such as capacity building and dispute prevention, which extend to the entire region. Others offer country-specific analyses of particular national framework. While some chapters adopt the perspective of international or EU law, others remain at the national level. Collectively, the wide diversity in topics and perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and challenges of ADR mechanisms in the Western Balkan.
Alternative Economies of Heritage: Sustainable, Anti-Colonial and Creative Approaches to Cultural Inheritance (Routledge Studies in Heritage)
by Denise Thwaites, Bethaney Turner and Tracy IrelandAlternative Economies of Heritage is a groundbreaking edited volume that critically evaluates how the ‘work’ of heritage can be reimagined, as a multifarious field of thought and action, to resist the reductive economies of colonial capitalism.In a global context of cultural financialisation and ecological crisis, where sustainable, anti-colonial and creative approaches are required to solve urgent problems, this volume provides readers with an enriched understanding of heritage as a transforming and multidisciplinary domain, which continues to question what is valued, discarded or shared with future generations. Bringing together researchers from the academy and industry, and from varied international contexts, this volume asks how does ‘heritage’ – as a complex intersection of contemporary practices with their own diverse histories – recognise and circulate cultural value between generations and communities? This volume brings together critical and creative perspectives from 29 authors, showcasing diverse, coexisting heritage economies across six continents that offer new horizons for cultural inheritance. It also platforms perspectives from professional and grassroots community-based heritage practitioners, which may be of interest to non-academic readers from not-for-profit and public sectors.Readers of Alternative Economies of Heritage may include students and scholars of heritage and museum studies, contemporary art, urbanism, environmental humanities, archaeology, anthropology, digital humanities and Indigenous studies, among other disciplines.
Alternative Finance: A Framework for Innovative and Sustainable Business Models (Routledge International Studies in Money and Banking)
by Mina Fanea-Ivanovici Hasnan BaberThe alternative financing space has grown exponentially in the last few decades, namely as a consequence of the financial crisis, technological advancement, niche customer segments, and more recently the pandemic. Now, with the inclusion of Fintech, online lenders, crowdfunding, accelerators, venture capitalists, or angel investors, this funding channel is no longer seen as a substitute for formal financing, but rather a core one. This book is a comprehensive guide to alternative financing methods, offering insights into emerging trends, the role of FinTech, and the intersection of finance with sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.It fills a knowledge gap by exploring innovative financing channels such as fintech, green finance, and venture capital as well as other non-traditional ways of raising funds, which have become crucial for startups and businesses. It discusses the impact of financial technology (FinTech) on these methods and their function in supporting entrepreneurship and sustainable business, while also examining the implications of these technological advancements in the wider financial sector. It addresses challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and explores how alternative financing options can support growth and innovation, particularly in the context of environmentally and socially focused ventures, including how to integrate economic, social, and environmental considerations. The emphasis on sustainability and green finance aligns with the growing global concern for responsible business practices and the Sustainable Development Goals.While the primary audience for the book is scholars, researchers, and students, the inclusion of case studies, and the exploration of various financing options, extends practical cues for policymakers and practitioners and contributes to the understanding of how finance, entrepreneurship, and sustainability intersect in real-world business scenarios.
Alternative Fuels for Environmentally-Friendly Ships: Hydrogen, Ammonia, Bio-fuels and E-fuels (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Youngsub LimThis book reports on current shipping and shipbuilding industries' efforts for decarbonization. It demonstrates what regulations have been made for large ships on international voyages and points to what is to change in the future. The book also quantitatively reviews the current challenges of alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels, considering economics, safety, and greenhouse gas emissions assessments.
Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap
by Ankur AgarwalThe alternative investments technology market is still considered young and highly diverse, driving varied technology needs. Few players can address the needs of the entire market, while new specialized providers continue to emerge, making choices even more complex. Investors now demand more rigorous due diligence, greater access to senior management, and more detailed, frequent data reports before committing to funds. In response, firms must be agile, ready to reassess, and revamp their operations and practices.Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap is tailored for investment professionals, managers, and technologists navigating this evolving landscape. It explores how technology enhances management and investment processes, helping firms maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency. The book provides insights into leveraging technology for better decision-making, improved efficiency, and enhanced investor outcomes. As technology integration in alternative investments evolves, staying informed is essential. This book serves as an indispensable guide to thriving in this dynamic environment.
Alternative Medien: Definition, Geschichte und Bedeutung (Medienwissen kompakt)
by Luis PaulitschDer vorliegende Band befasst sich mit der Definition, Geschichte und Bedeutung alternativer Medien für die Gesellschaft. Dabei wird insbesondere den folgenden Fragen nachgegangen: Wie gelingt eine Abgrenzung zu etablierten Medien? Welche Rolle spielen alternative Medien beim Aufstieg des Rechtspopulismus? Und sind sie Ausdruck einer pluralistischen Medienlandschaft oder gefährden sie womöglich die Demokratie?
Alternative Powertrains and Extensions to the Conventional Powertrain (Commercial Vehicle Technology)
by Michael HilgersThe aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles. Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. This volume, "Alternative Powertrains and Supplements to the Conventional Powertrain", introduces alternatives and additions to the conventional powertrain of the commercial vehicle. The wide range of options is presented so as to be clearly understandable for those learning and working with them in a practical environment. Hybrid vehicles, electric powertrains and alternative fuels are discussed.
Alternative Virtues: Japanese Perspectives on Christian and Confucian Traditions (Routledge Contemporary Japan Series)
by Koji TachibanaIncorporating various perspectives on the Japanese notion of virtue, Alternative Virtues investigates and expands our current understanding of virtue and presents a foundational case study of an alternative approach to virtues.The study of virtue has long been dominated by Western (i.e., Christian) and far-Eastern (i.e., Confucian) points of view. However, Japanese thinkers and scholars have struggled with these traditions. The rise of cultural intermingling with these traditions has created a unique code of values in Japan, which have grown from their own historical and cultural sources other than the Christian and Confucian traditions. Viewed through the filter of Japanese history and culture as well as focusing on different contexts in Japan, the book investigates both moral and epistemic virtues. Discussing the theoretical and practical implications that such alternative virtues may have on our lives, this book will contribute to reforming the current research trends in virtue theory and encouraging the wider public to consider the notion of virtue from a fresh perspective.Due to the content and scope of the book, it will appeal to a variety of readers– both locally and internationally–interested not only in Japanese historical, cultural, and philosophical investigations of virtues but also in learning more about alternative perspectives on virtues. This readership includes scholars and university students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) in the fields of philosophy, history, cultural studies, moral psychology, and education.
Altersdifferenzierte Führung zur Verbesserung des Führungserfolgs: Eine Analyse der Beziehungen zwischen Führenden und Geführten
by Anja Bendixen-DanowskiIn dieser Studie erfolgte erstmals im Rahmen der altersdifferenzierten Führungsforschung eine Analyse der Beziehungen zwischen Führenden und Geführten eines Unternehmens. Der dreistufige Mixed-Method-Ansatz umfasst qualitative Expertise-Interviews (N = 30), welche die Grundlage für eine Online-Befragung der Mitarbeitenden (N = 249, 68 %) einer digitalaffinen Firma bildeten. Im anschließend virtuell durchgeführten zweitägigen Führungskräfteworkshop (N = 30) wurden Handlungsempfehlungen abgeleitet. Diese zielten darauf ab, die Ansprüche von Berufseinsteigenden zu berücksichtigen, die Interesse an beruflicher Weiterentwicklung und abwechslungsreichen Arbeitsaufgaben zeigten. Zusammenfassend lässt sich konstatieren, dass die Bewältigung der Distanz, die durch das zweijährige Homeoffice während der COVID-19-Pandemie entstanden ist, eine anspruchsvolle Führungsaufgabe darstellt. Das Ziel der hier angestoßenen Organisationsentwicklung besteht in der langfristigen Steigerung der Arbeitszufriedenheit und Leistungsbereitschaft. Die abgeleiteten praktischen Implikationen empfehlen sich für einen Praxistransfer.
Aluminum Technologies in Aerospace Applications
by Selim GürgenThis book presents cutting-edge developments and applications of aluminum alloys in the aerospace industry, offering a detailed exploration of the material science and engineering innovations behind aluminum technologies. It examines the properties and advancements of aerospace-grade aluminum alloys while highlighting transformative developments such as aluminum matrix composites, aluminum-based fiber metal laminates, and grain refinement techniques. The book also discusses emerging manufacturing processes, including friction stir welding, and additive friction stir deposition, which open new frontiers for designing and fabricating aerospace components. By bridging material science and practical engineering, this book provides an integrated understanding of how aluminum technologies are shaping the future of aerospace. Aluminum Technologies in Aerospace Applications is a key resource for engineers and researchers looking to stay current on advancements in the field. It highlights the potential of aluminum alloys for innovative aerospace solutions and provides the knowledge and tools needed to address challenges in this fast-evolving industry.
Alvar Aalto in the Finnish Context (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Kirmo MikkolaThis book, first published in Finnish in 1985 under the title Aalto, is a critical introduction to Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898–1976), written by one of Aalto’s Finnish architectural contemporaries, Kirmo Mikkola (1934–1986). The book is divided into six sections dealing with different aspects of Aalto’s architecture, from his classical beginnings to urban planning, as well as his various professional and intellectual associates.Mikkola debunks the common opinion of a reticent Aalto to determine the roots of his thinking, seeing him as a mediator of influences from a wide variety of sources. The book was originally targeted at a Finnish audience, and so its translation requires ‘interpreters’, two architect-scholars who knew Mikkola well, Juhani Pallasmaa, and Aino Niskanen. The book also sheds light on a young generation of Finnish architects that distanced itself from Aalto as a role model, pinpointed here by the inclusion of the essay ‘Snowballs’ (1948) by Aulis Blomstedt.Often quoted by Finnish architectural scholars, the publication finally of an English translation of Mikkola’s book will appeal to those international scholars and students who have been aware of the lack of critical perspectives from Aalto’s Finnish architect contemporaries.
Always Be My Bibi
by Priyanka TaslimClueless meets Jenna Evans Welch in this young adult rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock—and potential romance—when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister&’s wedding.Bibi Hossain was supposed to get her first kiss this summer. Too bad her father finds out and grounds her for breaking his most arcane rule: No boys until your sister gets married. Just when Bibi thinks she&’ll be stuck helping him at their popular fried chicken chain until school reopens, her oh-so-perfect older sister Halima drops a bombshell: she&’s marrying the heir of a princely estate turned tea garden in Bangladesh. Soon, Bibi is hopping on the next flight to Sylhet for Halima&’s Big Fat Bengali Wedding, hoping Abbu might even rethink the dating ban while they&’re there. Unfortunately, the stuffy Rahmans are a nightmare—especially Sohel, the groom&’s younger brother. The only thing they can agree on is that their siblings are not a good match. But as the two scheme to break their siblings up, Bibi finds it impossible to stay away from the infuriatingly handsome boy. Could her own happily ever after be brewing even as she stirs up trouble for her sister&’s engagement—or is there more steeping at the tea estate than Bibi knows?
Always Be My Bibi
by Priyanka TaslimClueless meets Jenna Evans Welch in this rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock – and potential romance –when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister&’s wedding. Bibi Hossain was supposed to get her first kiss this summer but her has one arcane rule: no boys until your sister gets married. Just when Bibi thinks she&’ll be stuck spending her summer at their fried chicken chain her oh-so-perfect older sister Halima drops a bombshell: she&’s marrying the heir of a princely estate turned tea garden in Bangladesh. Soon, Bibi is hopping on the next flight to Sylhet for Halima&’s Big Fat Bengali Wedding, hoping Abbu might even rethink the dating ban while they&’re there. Unfortunately, the stuffy Rahmans are a nightmare – especially Sohel, the groom&’s younger brother. The only thing they can agree on is that their siblings are not a good match. But as the two scheme to break their siblings up, Bibi finds it impossible to stay away from the infuriatingly handsome boy. Could her own happily ever after be brewing even as she stirs up trouble for her sister&’s engagement – or is there more steeping at the tea estate than Bibi knows?Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Sandhya Menon, Emma Lord and Beth O&’Leary.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: Sunny Quotes to Lift Your Spirits
by Summersdale PublishersFind the rainbow in every storm with this cheerful collection of uplifting quotes, designed to boost your happiness and have you radiating joy. Let this little book be your go-to source of motivation and positivity, providing a quick and powerful pick-me-up whenever you need it most.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: Sunny Quotes to Lift Your Spirits
by Summersdale PublishersFind the rainbow in every storm with this cheerful collection of uplifting quotes, designed to boost your happiness and have you radiating joy. Let this little book be your go-to source of motivation and positivity, providing a quick and powerful pick-me-up whenever you need it most.
Always Music in the Air: The Sound of Twin Peaks
by Scott RyanA first-time-ever exploration of the 290 songs from the entirety of win Peaks, sure to entice fans of the David Lynch-Mark Frost's cult classic that revolutionized TV, with brand-new interviews with Frost and several of the key composers and musicians involved."Where we're from, the birds sing a pretty song and there's always music in the air." When author Scott Ryan (Fire Walk With Me: Your Laura Disappeared, The Last Days of Letterman) heard those words on the television series Twin Peaks in 1990, he wanted to live there as well. Problem was, most of the music that played in Twin Peaks were not released. Only one soundtrack came out from the series, and one from the film. It wasn't until 2011 that director David Lynch and composer Angelo Badalamenti opened the archives and released every track on MP3. These tracks were never officially released and do not stream anywhere today. Ryan interviews band members who performed the songs and music editors and directors from the series and draws from archived interviews with the late Badalamenti and singer Julee Cruise. This book explores all the music that was in the air, from Cruise's 1989 release Floating into the Night through all the Twin Peaks soundtracks, the 2011 online releases called the Twin Peaks Archives, and the releases from Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017. Ryan conducts brand new-Interviews with Dean Hurley (composer for The Return, curator of the Twin Peaks Archive), Tim Hunter (director), Lori Eschler (music editor), David Slusser (composer, music editor), Kevin Laffey (A&R for Julee Cruise), Duwayne Dunham (editor, director), Kinny Landrum, (keyboards) and Al Regni (saxophone). Also included are excerpts from Ryan's 2018 interview with Cruise. Foreword by Brad Dukes (Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks).
Always Never Knowing
by Georgiana Quintanilla TyquiengcoAlways Never Knowing is a collection of stories following Jiavonna “Vonna” Cepeda as she navigates adolescence, from friendships and crushes to cultural identity and family dynamics. Each short story explores a different moment in Vonna’s life where she faces one question after another—about her home, her relationships, and herself. With both humor and wit, Always Never Knowing depicts the village girl coming of age in contemporary Guam.
Always There, Always Gone: A Daughter's Search for Truth
by Marty Ross-DolenFor fans of Natasha Trethewey and Maggie Smith, a mother-daughter story of multigenerational trauma, grief, discovery, and love, with the backdrops of an historic American tragedy and an iconic family business, written in lyrical, fragmented form.In 1960, six years before Marty Ross-Dolen was born, her maternal grandparents were killed in an airline disaster involving the collision of two commercial jets over New York City. They were traveling from Columbus, Ohio, to seek placement for their family&’s iconic magazine, Highlights for Children, on the newsstands. Their daughter—Marty&’s mother—was fourteen years old at the time. This genre-bending memoir tells Marty&’s story of being raised by a mother in protracted mourning. The fragmented narrative explores Marty&’s journey, from personal ways of coping as a child to the evolution of a mother-daughter relationship that matured over time. It is also about her longing to know her maternal grandmother, and through saved letters and photographs from her grandmother&’s life, she enters a fantastical relationship that serves to replace one that otherwise could never exist. Ultimately it is about the discovery of truth, in unearthing the story of her grandparents&’ deaths and her mother&’s acute loss, in freeing her grandmother&’s image from the weight of a tragic death, and in Marty&’s own delivery from darkness. Beyond that, it is about universal life choices, the ways human beings unknowingly determine their destinies, and the healing powers of truth and love.
Always an Academic Immigrant: A Collective Memoir
by Dafna LemishImmigrant employees play an essential role in every industry, including academia, but the unique experiences of immigrant professors have received little study. Given that academia has its own distinctive cultural norms, do immigrant academics experience the same kinds of challenges endured by other immigrants? Always an Academic Immigrant is a collective memoir that gives voice to eighty-one academics who immigrated from thirty-seven countries for a career in an institution of higher education, in either the United States or one of ten other countries. Through in-depth interviews and observations from her own experiences as an immigrant scholar, Dafna Lemish shares the highs and the lows that academic immigrants feel as they search for both a country and an institution they can call home. She discovers the formative events that led these scholars to pursue careers outside their native lands and details the challenges they faced adapting to unspoken expectations in their new countries and workplaces. Ultimately, this book reveals the strategies that immigrant professors use to bridge their native and adoptive cultures while highlighting the vital contributions they have made to academia as scholars, teachers, and leaders.
Alycat and the Copycat (Alycat)
by Alysson Foti Bourque"Science doesn't freak meowt!"Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to the kitten picture-book series includes STEM themes plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
Alí el Grande y el error sobre el dinosaurio (Ali el Grande)
by Saadia FaruqiAli y sus compañeros de clase están emocionados por su excursión al museo de historia natural. Pero cuando Ali se equivoca, se siente realmente avergonzado. Luego, Ali aprende que los errores también pueden ser oportunidades... Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he’s really embarrassed. Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities…