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Johnny Swanson
by Eleanor UpdaleThe secret to instant height? Stand on a box.Want to make your money go further? Roll it down a hill.The answer to smelly feet? Wear a clothes pin on your nose.Eleven-year-old Johnny Swanson is in business. He's raking in the money with his advertising scams and his advice columnist persona, who offers advice on absolutely anything in return for a shilling. But his money-making schemes are getting him in too deep with the wrong kinds of people. Everything is spiralling out of control, and now his own mother is in mortal danger. There's only one thing to be done: Johnny must assume another role as undercover detective!In the spirit of Roald Dahl, this is a funny and delightful story with a satisfying mystery, a wonderful cast of characters, and an unlikely but completely likeable hero.From the Hardcover edition.
The Karst Systems of Florida: Understanding Karst in a Geologically Young Terrain (Cave and Karst Systems of the World)
by Sam Upchurch Thomas M. Scott Michael C. Alfieri Beth Fratesi Thomas L. DobeckiThis book discusses the geology, hydrogeology, and water quality/geochemistry of karst systems in geologically young terrain, using the state of Florida as an example. Also discussed are sinkhole-development models; sinkhole risk; eogenetic karst features developed in rocks as young as 125,000 years and as old as 65 million years; and karst landscapes of Florida, including regional geology and geomorphology with important examples of karst features, such as springs, sinkholes, caves, and other karst landforms. The eogenetic karst of Florida is largely covered and this book extensively discusses the interactions of karst processes with sand- and clay-rich cover materials.
Palaeogeography and Palaeobiogeography: Biodiversity in Space and Time (Systematics Association Special Volumes)
by Paul Upchurch Alistair J. McGowan Claire S.C. SlaterBiogeography represents one of the most complex and challenging aspects of macroevolutionary research, requiring input from both the earth and life sciences. Palaeogeographic reconstruction is frequently carried out by researchers with backgrounds in geology and palaeontology, who are less likely to be familiar with the latest biogeographic techniq
The Crisis of Social Democratic Trade Unionism in Western Europe: The Search for Alternatives (Contemporary Employment Relations)
by Martin Upchurch Graham TaylorThere is a developing crisis of social democratic trade unionism in Western Europe; this volume outlines the crisis and examines the emerging alternatives. The authors define 'social democratic trade unionism' and its associated party-union nexus and explain how this traditional model has been threatened by social democracy's accommodation to neo-liberal restructuring and public service reform. Examining the experience of Sweden, Germany, Britain and France, the volume explores the historical rise and fall of social democratic trade unionism in each of these countries and probes the policy and practice of the European Trade Union Confederation. The authors critically examine the possibilities for a revival of social democratic unionism in terms of strategic policy and identity, offering suggestions for an alternative, radicalized political unionism. The research value of the book is highlighted by its focus on contemporary developments and its authors' intimate knowledge of the chosen countries.
The State and 'Globalization': Comparative Studies of Labour and Capital in National Economies (Routledge Studies in Employment and Work Relations in Context)
by Martin UpchurchFirst published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Aortic Aneurysms: Pathogenesis and Treatment (Contemporary Cardiology #Vol. 1088)
by Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr. Enrique CriadoAs life expectancy is extended, the incidence and occurrence of Aortic Aneurysms are becoming increasingly common. Until recently, the treatment of aortic disease was primarily surgical, carrying a high mortality rate among the high risk elderly population. In Aortic Aneurysms: Pathogenesis and Treatment, Gilbert R. Upchurch Jr., Enrique Criado, and a panel of distinguished physicians comprehensively assess the rapidly evolving field of aneurysm treatment, focusing on aneurysms of the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta. The discussion of Aortic Aneurysms covers endovascular aortic repair as well as the recent significant improvements in stent graft design. This volume provides a concise and authoritative view of the current state of patient management, serving as a primer on clinical care and surgical procedures for aortic aneurysms. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Aortic Aneurysms: Pathogenesis and Treatment, offers Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons a multidisciplinary approach to the management and treatment of patients with aortic disease.
Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Sooners Stories Ever Told (Tales from the Team)
by Jay C. UpchurchNo single element or ingredient has the power to absolutely define the lasting enchantment of Oklahoma football. Decades of great successes and occasional heartbreak have spawned generations of faithful disciples, who treat fall Saturdays like sacred holidays dedicated to their heroes donning the crimson and cream. Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline offers these fans a glimpse, often with a behind-the-scenes perspective, into the tradition surrounding Oklahoma football. Dozens of stories and details describe the individual and team triumphs that commenced with the hiring of legendary coach Bud Wilkinson and continue today. This newly revised edition of Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline captures the stories from OU greats such as Pop Ivy, Bud Wilkinson, Tommy McDonald, Eddie Crowder, Billy Vessels, Prentice Gautt, Joe Don Looney, Granville Liggins, Steve Owens, Barry Switzer, Greg Pruitt, the Selmon brothers, Billy Sims, Joe Washington, Brian Bosworth, Keith Jackson, Thomas Lott, Bob Stoops, Roy Williams, Josh Heupel, Rocky Calmus, Adrian Peterson, Sam Bradford, Baker Mayfield, and many, many more. This treasure trove of history, anecdotes, and stats is sure to satisfy any Sooners fan.
Before Wilde: Sex between Men in Britain's Age of Reform
by Charles UpchurchThis book examines changing perceptions of sex between men in early Victorian Britain, a significant yet surprisingly little explored period in the history of Western sexuality. Looking at the dramatic transformations of the era--changes in the family and in the law, the emergence of the world's first police force, the growth of a national media, and more--Charles Upchurch asks how perceptions of same-sex desire changed between men, in families, and in the larger society. To illuminate these questions, he mines a rich trove of previously unexamined sources, including hundreds of articles pertaining to sex between men that appeared in mainstream newspapers. The first book to relate this topic to broader economic, social, and political changes in the early nineteenth century, Before Wilde sheds new light on the central question of how and when sex acts became identities.
"Beyond the Law": The Politics of Ending the Death Penalty for Sodomy in Britain (Sexuality Studies)
by Charles UpchurchIn nineteenth-century England, sodomy was punishable by death; even an accusation could damage a man’s reputation for life. The last executions for this private, consensual act were in 1835, but the effort to change the law that allowed for those executions was intense and precarious, and not successful until 1861. In this groundbreaking book, “Beyond the Law,” noted historian Charles Upchurch pieces together fragments from history and uses a queer history methodology to recount the untold story of the political process through which the law allowing for the death penalty for sodomy was almost ended in 1841. Upchurch recounts the legal and political efforts of reformers like Jeremy Bentham and Lord John Russell—the latter of whom argued that the death penalty for sodomy was “beyond the law and above the law.” He also reveals that a same-sex relationship linked the families of the two men responsible for co-sponsoring the key legislation. By recovering the various ethical, religious, and humanitarian arguments against punishing sodomy, “Beyond the Law” overturns longstanding assumptions of nineteenth-century British history. Upchurch demonstrates that social change came from an amalgam of reformist momentum, family affection, elitist politics, class privilege, enlightenment philosophy, and personal desires.
The Origins of the Arts Council Movement
by Anna Rosser UpchurchThis important new book offers an intellectual history of the 'arts council' policy model, identifying and exploring the ideas embedded in the model and actions of intellectuals, philanthropists and wealthy aesthetes in its establishment in the mid-twentieth century. The book examines the history of arts advocacy for national arts policies in the UK, Canada and the USA, offering an interdisciplinary approach that combines social and intellectual history, political philosophy and literary analysis. The book has much to offer academics, cultural policy and management students, artists, arts managers, arts advocates, cultural policymakers and anyone interested in the history and current moment of public arts funding in the West.
Bapuna Ashramman
by Haribhau Upadyayઆ પુસ્તક ઇતિહાસનું કે ચરિત્રનું નથી. સંસ્મરણોનું છે અને એ લખતી વખતે ભગવાન કૃષ્ણ પ્રત્યે ગોપીઓના આ મામિર્ક અને સાર્થક વચને મને સદા પ્રેરણા આપી છે: तव कथामृतं तप्तजीवनं कविभिरीडितं कल्मषापहम्| श्रवणमडलं श्रीमदाततं भुवि गृणन्ति ते भूरिदा जना:|| હે વહાલા, તારી કથા તો અમૃતની ધારા છે. એ સંતાપમાં પડેલા જનોને જીવન, શાંતિ અને શીતળતા આપે છે. કવિઓએ એની ઘણી પ્રશંસા કરી છે. એ પાપનો નાશ કરનારી છે. એના શ્રવણથી મનુષ્યનું કલ્યાણ થાય છે. એ સમૃદ્ધ છે, અને નિત્ય છે. એથી જે કવિઓ એનું ગાન કરતા વિચરે છે, તેઓ જગતને એક અતિ કીમતી વસ્તુનું દાન કરે છે.
The Art of Consultative Selling in IT: Taking Blue Ocean Strategy a Step Ahead
by Venkatesh UpadristaIf IT companies seek to differentiate themselves from the competition, they must turn to consultative selling. Consultative selling is analyzing the needs and challenges of your customers and selling unique services that enable your customers to reduce costs, increase profits, and improve overall business performance. The Art of Consultative Selling in IT provides a practical framework for becoming a successful consultative seller and shows how to use the blue ocean strategy to identify opportunities in areas where there is no competition.The first section discusses the advantages of consultative selling and explores the concepts of blue oceans. In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over. Competition is irrelevant because the rules of the game are waiting to be established. The author explains how you can use consultative selling techniques to create your own blue oceans of unknown market space, where opportunities for growth are both rapid and profitable.In the second section, the author defines the consultative selling framework (CSF). This framework is based on proven processes, best practices, and real-time case studies to make consultative selling a reality. It provides clear guidelines for understanding your customer‘s current landscape and challenges, owning its priorities, and helping it to achieve its short-term and long-term goals. The author explains how to use CSF to generate innovative ideas and present them to your customer through profit improvement or efficiency improvement proposals.The book concludes with examples of several innovative business improvement ideas that you can present to your customers, including Agile project management, master data management (MDM), application portfolio rationalization, and business process management (BPM). The author discusses the benefits of each methodology and lists the trigger points to think about when deciding whether the methodolo
Formula 4.0 for Digital Transformation: A Business-Driven Digital Transformation Framework for Industry 4.0
by Venkatesh UpadristaA staggering 70% of digital transformations have failed as per McKinsey. The key reason why enterprises are failing in their digital transformation journey is because there is no standard framework existing in the industry that enterprises can use to transform themselves to digital. There are several books that speak about technologies such as Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in silos, but none of these provides a holistic view on how enterprises can embark on a digital transformation journey and be successful using a combination of these technologies. FORMULA 4.0 is a methodology that provides clear guidance for enterprises aspiring to transform their traditional operating model to digital. Enterprises can use this framework as a readymade guide and plan their digital transformation journey. This book is intended for all chief executives, software managers, and leaders who intend to successfully lead this digital transformation journey. An enterprise can achieve success in digital transformation only of it can create an IT Platform that will enable them to adopt any new technology seamlessly into existing IT estate; deliver new products and services to the market in shorter durations; make business decisions with IT as an enabler and utilize automation in all its major business and IT processes. Achieving these goals is what defines a digital enterprise -- Formula 4.0 is a methodology for enterprises to achieve these goals and become digital. Essentially, there is no existing framework in the market that provides a step-by-step guide to enterprises on how to embark on their successful digital transformation journey. This book enables such transformations. Overall, the Formula 4.0 is an enterprise digital transformation framework that enables organizations to become truly digital.
IoT Standards with Blockchain: Enterprise Methodology for Internet of Things
by Venkatesh UpadristaImplement a standardized end-to-end IoT implementation based on best practices and proven successes in IoT across multiple industries. With this book you'll discover the three business strategies for enterprises to adopt and remain relevant in the marketspace —the Customer Engagement strategy, the Business Transformation strategy, and the Business Productivity Improvement strategy. Pick the right strategy for your enterprise to ensure a clear mission and vision is established based on which IoT roadmap can be defined. Subsequently all business processes pertaining to the chosen business strategy are investigated to define use cases where IoT can be adopted to achieve that business strategy.Start by learning the generic industry perspective on digital transformation using IoT. Then move on to the IoT Standards Reference Model. It’s an abstract framework consisting of an interlinked set of clearly defined components for enterprises to successfully implement an IoT solution. The IoT Standards Reference Model can be applied for IoT use cases across any industry and is kept abstract in order to enable many, potentially different, IoT architectures to be implemented based on the model.With IoT thoroughly covered, you’ll dive into Blockchain and AI technology. This book will discuss the importance of using private blockchains for IoT use cases. You’ll also discover the five IoT-Blockchain implementation patterns that enterprises can enable for seamless communication between IoT devices, IoT Smart Gateways, and IoT platforms. These patterns help achieve trust, interoperability, and extendibility. Then you’ll work with AI and the IoT Standards Reference Model. The reference model recommends applying AI patterns to generate insights from data and take appropriate actions automatically. IoT Standards with Blockchain also provides perspective on how and when to apply AI in an IoT Context. In the end, you’ll have a solid methodology to execute large scale, enterprise-level IoT implementations. You’ll have an enterprise digital transformation framework for IoT that will enable your enterprise to operate better. What You'll LearnFacilitate IoT interoperability with best practicesImplement IoT platform securityFeed data and analytics to AI modelsWho This Book Is ForC-suite leaders and IT program managers across all industries, including manufacturing (Industry 4.0), logistics, oil and gas, transportation, energy, mining and metals, aviation, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hospitality.
Managing Your Outsourced IT Services Provider
by Venkatesh UpadristaManaging Your Outsourced IT Services Provider teaches executives and managers of organizations how to unleash the full potential of their outsourced IT services workforce and IT-enabled business processes safely and profitably. Drawing on two decades of experience managing client relationships for global IT services companies, Venkatesh Upadrista guides outsourcing organizations around the hazards of geographic distance, linguistic miscommunication, organizational mismatch, and functional disparity between receiver requirements and provider capabilities. The first half of the book describes what an outsourcing organization needs to know about the IT services providers industry in general to deal intelligently with specific providers: namely, the industry's organizational types, strategic drivers, competitive labor market constraints, and tactics for hitting P&L targets. The second half of the book teaches outsourcers how to evaluate prospective providers, craft service level agreements, formalize best practices, and manage the full gamut of receiverAprovider relationships to optimize outcome in terms of cost, timeliness, and quality of services received. The descriptions and prescriptions in Managing Your Outsourced IT Services Provider apply equally to onshore and offshore outsourcing, but examples and case studies focus on offshoring. In addition, Upadrista analyzes the advantages, disadvantages, and special considerations and caveats of single provider outsourcing and captive centers. "
Advanced Materials and Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by Sreedevi Upadhyayula Amita ChaudharyAdvanced Materials and Technologies for Wastewater Treatment discusses the methods and technologies of physical, chemical, biological, and thermo-catalytic treatment techniques. It includes the treatment of waste generated by municipal, agro-industry, and other industries including chemical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, textile, and other sectors. FEATURES Covers implementation of advanced water and wastewater treatment techniques, with a focus on pollutant or pathogen removal Includes qualitative and quantitative analyses Focuses on physical, chemical, and biological treatment technologies Discusses the advancements of materials and technologies applicable to both potable water and wastewater from industrial and municipal sources Explores future challenges and viable solutions This book is aimed at chemical and environmental engineers and researchers seeking a thorough treatment of innovative water treatment materials and techniques for practical applications.
India’s Maritime Strategy: Balancing Regional Ambitions and China (Politics in Asia)
by Shishir UpadhyayaThe first book by a former Indian naval intelligence officer on Sino-India relations, India’s Maritime Strategy provides a unique insight into the Indian Navy, tracing its post-independence growth and discussing its transformation and future in the 21st century. In the context of the rise of China’s maritime power in the Indian Ocean, this book provides a nuanced view of the extent and scope of India’s maritime reach and the effect of this on Sino-Indian competition. Challenging the view that by developing a favourable environment alone, India could seek to maintain its balance of power with China, it is argued that despite durable bilateral security ties with most regional states, India’s maritime aspirations to be the primary net security provider for the region are unsustainable in the long term. This book presents a comprehensive coverage of India’s bilateral maritime security engagements with all the Indian Ocean regional states, as well as the US, France, UK and Russia. As such, it will be useful to students and scholars of Indian and South Asian politics, international relations and maritime security.
ManusCrypt: Designed for Mankind – Anthropocentric Information Security
by Prashant A UpadhyayaInformation security primarily serves these six distinct purposes—authentication, authorization, prevention of data theft, sensitive data safety / privacy, data protection / integrity, non-repudiation. The entire gamut of infosec rests upon cryptography. The author begins as a protagonist to explain that modern cryptography is more suited for machines rather than humans. This is explained through a brief history of ciphers and their evolution into cryptography and its various forms. The premise is further reinforced by a critical assessment of algorithm-based modern cryptography in the age of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. With simple and lucid examples, the author demonstrates that the hypothetical "man versus machine" scenario is not by chance, but by design. The book doesn’t end here like most others that wind up with a sermon on ethics and eventual merging of humans with technology (i.e., singularity). A very much practicable solution has been presented with a real-world use-case scenario, wherein infosec is designed around the needs, biases, flaws and skills of humans. This innovative approach, as trivial as it may seem to some, has the power to bring about a paradigm shift in the overall strategy of information technology that can change our world for the better.
Advanced Front-End Development: Building Scalable and High-Performance Web Applications with React
by Nitesh UpadhyayaThis book is your comprehensive guide to mastering React, the most popular library for building modern web applications. Designed for developers at all levels, it offers a structured approach to understanding and applying React&’s core and advanced concepts to create responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Starting with the basics, such as components, JSX, and state management, the book gradually progresses to advanced topics like context API, hooks, routing, and performance optimization. Every chapter is enriched with hands-on examples and step-by-step guides to help you solidify your understanding of React&’s ecosystem. The book encourages you to dive deeper into essential best practices, including code maintainability, testing strategies, and leveraging third-party libraries for UI components. It also explores modern state management tools, techniques for optimizing performance, and adopting cutting-edge deployment strategies with platforms like Netlify and Vercel, ensuring that the applications you build are robust and reliable. Beyond just React&’s core concepts, this book emphasizes practical application through a real-world project: building a fully functional e-commerce application. From implementing dynamic product listings to creating a seamless checkout flow with payment gateway integration, you&’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for real-world challenges. By the end of this book, you&’ll not only master React but also develop the skills to build, test, and deploy high-quality web applications that meet the demands of today&’s fast-paced development landscape. Whether you&’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, this book will elevate your expertise and help you stay ahead in the evolving world of web development. What You'll Learn: The foundational concepts of React, including JSX, components, and state management. How to use advanced React techniques, such as hooks, context API, performance optimization, and routing. How to create responsive, scalable, and maintainable web applications using modern React libraries and tools. Understand practical approaches to building a real-world e-commerce application, including dynamic product listings, cart functionality, and payment gateway integration Gain expertise in techniques for optimizing performance, testing, and deploying React applications to platforms like Netlify. Who is this book for: Software architects and developers with intermediate knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, frontend developers, and full-stack developers
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
by Meena Upadhyaya David N CooperNeurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), caused by mutational inactivation of the NF1 tumour suppressor gene, is one of the most common dominantly inherited human disorders, affecting 1 in 3000 individuals worldwide. This book presents in concise fashion, but as comprehensively as possible, our current state of knowledge on the molecular genetics, molecular biology and cellular biology of this tumour predisposition syndrome. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, the 44 chapters that constitute this edited volume provide the reader with a broad overview of the clinical features of the disease, the structure and expression of the NF1 gene, its germ line and somatic mutational spectra and genotype-phenotype relationships, the structure and function of its protein product (neurofibromin), NF1 modifying loci, the molecular pathology of NF1-associated tumours, animal models of the disease, psycho-social aspects and future prospects for therapeutic treatment.
Persistence Strategies of Weeds
by Mahesh K. Upadhyaya David R. Clements Anil ShresthaAn invaluable source of up-to-date information on all major aspects of weed persistence Weeds negatively impact crop yields, the quality of agricultural produce, the health of livestock and ecosystems, and various aspects of human life. Despite significant expenditures of time, money, and resources by agricultural producers, land managers, and the general public, weeds persist. Developing new methods for protecting crops and the environment requires a thorough understanding of the persistence mechanisms of weeds. In Persistence Strategies of Weeds, an international team of expert authors provide detailed information on weed seed biology, identify the vulnerabilities of different weeds, and address the underlying issues behind the problem of weed persistence despite various management methods including herbicides. Presenting a comprehensive approach to the subject, the authors describe what is already understood about weed persistence and what yet needs to be determined. Topics include the role of seed production, dissemination, seed banks, the physiology and genetics of seed dormancy, the influence of agronomic practices, seed longevity, vegetative propagation, allelopathy, predation, soil microbes, weed evolution, and more. This authoritative volume: Examines the genetic flexibility of weeds to adapt to changes in agricultural practices and management strategies Discusses the release of allelochemicals by certain weeds that inhibit the growth of competing plant species Explores the influence of climate change on weed persistence and how the efficacy of herbicides will be affected Emphasizes the importance of sustainable crop production and reducing dependence on synthetic herbicides Provides extensive coverage of the roles of genetic, environmental, and morphological factors in the regulation of weed seed dormancy Includes an overview of persistence strategies of weeds, detailed case studies, and numerous illustrative examples Persistence Strategies of Weeds is an ideal textbook for all upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of weed and pest biology, agroecology, or organic agriculture, and a must-have reference for weed scientists and weed management professionals.
Dooradeshavasi: ದೂರದೇಶವಾಸಿ
by Kiran Upadhyayaಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕವು ಕಿರಣ್ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಾಯ ಅವರ ಪ್ರಬಂಧಗಳ ಸಂಗ್ರಹವಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದು ವಿದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸಿಸುವ ಅನುಭವಗಳನ್ನು ನಿರೂಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಸಂಘರ್ಷದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಗಳು, ನೆನಪು ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಯಾಣದ ಕಥೆಗಳಿವೆ.
Critical Insights on Colonial Modes of Seeing Cattle in India: Tracing the Pre-history of Green and White Revolutions (Asia in Transition #27)
by Himanshu UpadhyayaThis book traces the contours of the symbiotic relationship between crop cultivation and cattle rearing in India by reading against the grain of several official accounts from the late colonial period to the 1980s. It also skillfully unpacks the multiple cultural expressions that revolve around cattle in India and the wider subcontinent to show how this domestic animal has greatly impacted political discourses in South Asia from colonial times, into the postcolonial period. The author begins by demonstrating the dependence between the nomadic cattle breeder and the settled cultivator, at the nexus of land-livestock-agriculture, as indicated in the writings of Sir Albert Howard, who espoused some of the most sophisticated ideas on integration, holism, and mixed farming in an era when agricultural research was marked by increasing specialisation and compartmentalisation. The book springboards with the views of colonial experts who worked at imperial science institutions but passionately voiced dissenting opinions due to their emotional investment in the lives of Indian peasants, of whom Howard was a leading light. The book presents Howard and his contemporaries’ writings to then engage contemporary debates surrounding organic agriculture and climate change, tracing the path out of the treadmill of industrial agriculture and factory farming. In doing so, the book shows how, historically, animal rearing has been critically linked to livelihood strategies in the Indian subcontinent. At once a dispassionate reflection on the role played by cattle and water buffaloes in not just supporting farm operations in the agro-pastoral landscape, but also in contributing to millions of livelihoods in sustainable ways while fulfilling the animal protein in the Indian diet, the book presents contemporary lessons on development perspectives relating to sustainable and holistic agriculture. A rich and sweeping treatment of this aspect of environmental history in India that tackles the transformations prompted by the arrival of veterinary medicine, veterinary education and notions of scientific livestock management, the book is a rare read for historians, environmentalists, agriculturalists, development practitioners, and animal studies scholars with a particular interest in South Asia.
Women’s Empowerment in India: From Rights to Agency
by Anjoo Upadhyaya Åshild Kolås Eileen ConnollyThe volume brings together readings describing a range of less-traversed aspects and transferences of women’s rights and struggles in India and develops a comprehensive understanding of the interface between women’s activism and politics.The book documents and discusses diverse ways in which Indian women have struggled for empowerment, political voice and representation, and rallied against injustice and discrimination. Against the backdrop of women’s assertion of rights and negotiations for empowerment, the chapters in this volume explore diverse facets of collective agency, and emanations of women’s politico-legal struggles against stereotypes of gender and class in post-independence India. While the donor-driven international community has been eager to celebrate the successes of its global normative agenda-setting and ‘best practices’ approach, this book - based primarily on field research by the contributors - showcases authentic local ownership and women’s own agency, taking seriously the need to understand the cultural context and pay attention to intersectionality. It presents various examples of women’s activism for change, reflecting on the quotidian struggles and dynamic assertions of voice and political power, within and outside of formal political institutions. The book is a contribution to the debate about agency and ownership as key aspects of empowerment, highlighting women who defy dominant narratives.It will be an essential read for students and academics of political science, gender studies, sociology and social sciences, and cultural studies. It will also be of interest to readers interested in the history of women’s movements and their participation in national and local politics in India.
Global Political Economy: A Critique of Contemporary Capitalism
by V. Upadhyay Paramjit SinghThe present volume makes students and researchers familiar with contemporary issues in global political economy with a focus on the working of global capitalism in the last four to five decades. The volume covers a wide range of issues from conceptual questions to empirical investigation with the aim to promote a critical understanding of the major challenges posed by contemporary capitalism. It contains contributions of leading political economists from India and abroad. The volume will be a significant resource for developing a graduate course in global political economy.Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.