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Import Controls And Export-oriented Development: A Reassessment Of The South Korean Case
by Richard Luedde-neurathThis book aims to consider the role of import controls in an export-oriented development strategy, and is based on a case study of South Korea, widely regarded as one of the classic success - stories in this -respect. According to accepted wisdom, a strategy of export orientation should be predicated upon a liberal import regime. Trade controls should be avoided, as they give rise to a host of negative consequences. The South Korean experience is often held up as an empirical illustration of how liberal import polices constitute an integral part of export-oriented success.
Mexico's Economy: A Policy Analysis With Forecasts To 1990
by Robert E. LooneyIn the spring of 1976, I had the privilege of serving on a Stanford Research Institute team engaged in examining various facets of the Mexican economy. That study provided the opportunity to visit many government ministries and talk with some of Mexico's leading economists. These professional experiences stimulated me to undertake full-scale research on the growth potential of the Mexican economy, a subject in which I had long been interested and on which I had written from time to time, beginning with my book Income Distribution Policies and Economic Growth in Semi-Industrialized Countries: A Comparative Study of Iran, Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea. 1 The present volume might be regarded as the culmination of this endeavor. The methodological approach here is partly descriptive and partly empirical-illustrative formal models are built on both qualitative and theoretical foundations. To sharpen the issue and put the Mexican economy in perspective, international comparisons are made through-out.
Direct Foreign Investment In Asia's Developing Economies And Structural Change In The Asia-pacific Region
by Eric D RamstetterThis book aims to produce a monograph evaluating the extent to which direct foreign investment in developing countries is related to structural change in the Asia-Pacific region. It is useful for economists, public policymakers, graduates or undergraduates.
Non-Classical Elastic Solids (Chapman & Hall/CRC Research Notes in Mathematics Series)
by Michele Ciarletta D. IesanProblems concerning non-classical elastic solids continue to attract the attention of mathematicians, scientists and engineers. Research in this area addresses problems concerning many substances, such as crystals, polymers, composites, ceramics and blood. This comprehensive, accessible work brings together recent research in this field, and will be of great interest to mathematicians, physicists and other specialists working in this area.
Travels on the St. Johns River
by William Bartram John BartramA selection of writings from naturalists John and William Bartram, who explored Florida in 1765In 1765 father and son naturalists John and William Bartram explored the St. Johns River Valley in Florida, a newly designated British territory and subtropical wonderland. They collected specimens and recorded extensive observations of the region’s plants, animals, geography, ecology, and Native cultures. The chronicle of their adventures provided the world with an intimate look at La Florida.Travels on the St. Johns River includes writings from the Bartrams' journey in a flat-bottomed boat from St. Augustine to the river's swampy headwaters near Lake Loughman, just west of today’s Cape Canaveral. Vivid entries from John's Diary detail the settlement locations of Indigenous people and what vegetation overtook the river's slow current. Excerpts from William's narrative, written a decade later when he tried to make a home in East Florida, contemplate the environment and the river that would come to be regarded as the liquid heart of his celebrated Travels. A selection of personal letters reveal John's misgivings about his son's decision to become a planter in a pine barren with little shelter, but they also speak to William's belated sense of accomplishment for traveling past his father's footsteps.Editors Thomas Hallock and Richard Franz provide valuable commentary and a modern record of the flora and fauna the Bartrams encountered. Taken together, the firsthand accounts and editorial notes help us see the land through the explorers' eyes and witness the many environmental changes the centuries have wrought.
Vince Flynn Collectors' Edition #1: Term Limits, Transfer of Power, and The Third Option (The Mitch Rapp Series)
by Vince FlynnFor the first time in eBook from the UK, the box set of three Vince Flynn titles Transfer of Power The White House is under attack and CIA counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp struggles to save lives.The Third Option Dr Irene Kennedy is named the successor to dying CIA Director Thomas Stansfield, and many insiders are not happy. Mitch Rapp is under threat and will stop at nothing to discover who set him up.Term Limits A group of highly trained killers is unleashed in Washington, brutally murdering three of the most unscrupulous politicians. The ultimate democratic ideal - a government of the people - is taken to a devastating extreme. PRAISE FOR VINCE FLYNN:'Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets.' Dan Brown 'Flynn perfectly measures all the ingredients for a fast and furious read.' Publishers Weekly 'A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners' The TimesVince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story . . . instantly gripping' Shortlist
Fear: Trump in the White House
by Bob WoodwardOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD RUNAWAY #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SENSATIONAL #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER &“Explosive.&”—The Washington Post &“Devastating.&”—The New Yorker &“Unprecedented.&”—CNN &“Great reporting...astute.&”—Hugh Hewitt THE INSIDE STORY ON PRESIDENT TRUMP, AS ONLY BOB WOODWARD CAN TELL ITWith authoritative reporting honed through nine presidencies, author Bob Woodward reveals in unprecedented detail the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump&’s White House and precisely how he makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies. Fear is the most intimate portrait of a sitting president ever published during the president&’s first years in office. The focus is on the explosive debates and the decision-making in the Oval Office, the Situation Room, Air Force One and the White House residence. Woodward draws from hundreds of hours of interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, personal diaries, files and documents. Often with day-by-day details, dialogue and documentation, Fear tracks key foreign issues from North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, the Middle East, NATO, China and Russia. It reports in-depth on Trump&’s key domestic issues particularly trade and tariff disputes, immigration, tax legislation, the Paris Climate Accord and the racial violence in Charlottesville in 2017. Fear presents vivid details of the negotiations between Trump&’s attorneys and Robert Mueller, the special counsel in the Russia investigation, laying out for the first time the meeting-by-meeting discussions and strategies. It discloses how senior Trump White House officials joined together to steal draft orders from the president&’s Oval Office desk so he would not issue directives that would jeopardize top secret intelligence operations. &“It was no less than an administrative coup d&’état,&” Woodward writes, &“a nervous breakdown of the executive power of the most powerful country in the world.&”
The Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies
by Maia Carter Hallward Zubairu Wai Timothy Seidel Cécile Mouly Ji Eun KimThe Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of violence, conflict, and peace from a global, interdisciplinary perspective. The handbook addresses the traditional Western-centric approach while emphasizing the need to integrate Global South perspectives to create a more inclusive and transformative understanding of peace and conflict. While important voices in peace and conflict studies have long stressed the need to not only address direct violence but also structural and cultural one, certain strands of the field have upheld conservative knowledge production and reinforced unequal power structures. This volume seeks to challenge these biasesby foregrounding critical and decolonial approaches that emphasize gender, race, culture, global history, and political economy. Its diverse chapters invite us to question mainstream assumptions and promote a broader, more inclusive analysis of peace and conflict. The handbook explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the impact of historical events and the role of oppositional knowledge in political change. It offers a critical overview of theoretical approaches, emphasizing reflexivity, inclusivity, and the importance of local actors in peace and conflict dynamics. Additionally, it examines how cultural and disciplinary assumptions shape peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and it critiques traditional global narratives on issues like governance, climate change, and human rights. Finally, the handbook presents real-world case studies that integrate themes of decoloniality, race, gender, and power inequalities across diverse global contexts. By centering the Global South and integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, this handbook provides valuable insights for scholars and practitioners committed to fostering a more equitable and just world. Section 1: History, Knowledge, and Power in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 2: Theory and Analysis in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 3: Practices and Approaches in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 4: Global Issues, Institutions, and Change in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 5: Case Studies in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology: Issues, Debates and Applications of Health Psychology
by Katherine Brown Martin Hagger Stephen Sutton Kyra Hamilton Cecilia ChengThe Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume Two: Applications of Health Psychology covers the practical applications of health psychology, addressing intervention development, health improvement strategies, mental health and wellbeing, health protection, and the integration of health psychology into policy and professional practice. With contributions from leading experts, this is an indispensable resource for those looking to apply health psychology principles to real-world challenges. This Handbooks is a must-read for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners aiming to improve health and wellbeing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Section One: Issues and Debates in Health Psychology Section Two: Intervention Development Approaches Section Three: Health Improvement Interventions and Preventive Behaviors Section Four: Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Section Five: Health Protection Interventions and Long-term Conditions Section Six: Health Psychology in Practice
The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology: Issues, Debates and Applications of Health Psychology
by Katherine Brown Martin Hagger Stephen Sutton Kyra Hamilton Cecilia ChengThe Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume Two: Applications of Health Psychology covers the practical applications of health psychology, addressing intervention development, health improvement strategies, mental health and wellbeing, health protection, and the integration of health psychology into policy and professional practice. With contributions from leading experts, this is an indispensable resource for those looking to apply health psychology principles to real-world challenges. This Handbooks is a must-read for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners aiming to improve health and wellbeing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Section One: Issues and Debates in Health Psychology Section Two: Intervention Development Approaches Section Three: Health Improvement Interventions and Preventive Behaviors Section Four: Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Section Five: Health Protection Interventions and Long-term Conditions Section Six: Health Psychology in Practice
The Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies
by Maia Carter Hallward Zubairu Wai Timothy Seidel Cécile Mouly Ji Eun KimThe Sage Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of violence, conflict, and peace from a global, interdisciplinary perspective. The handbook addresses the traditional Western-centric approach while emphasizing the need to integrate Global South perspectives to create a more inclusive and transformative understanding of peace and conflict. While important voices in peace and conflict studies have long stressed the need to not only address direct violence but also structural and cultural one, certain strands of the field have upheld conservative knowledge production and reinforced unequal power structures. This volume seeks to challenge these biasesby foregrounding critical and decolonial approaches that emphasize gender, race, culture, global history, and political economy. Its diverse chapters invite us to question mainstream assumptions and promote a broader, more inclusive analysis of peace and conflict. The handbook explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the impact of historical events and the role of oppositional knowledge in political change. It offers a critical overview of theoretical approaches, emphasizing reflexivity, inclusivity, and the importance of local actors in peace and conflict dynamics. Additionally, it examines how cultural and disciplinary assumptions shape peacebuilding and conflict transformation, and it critiques traditional global narratives on issues like governance, climate change, and human rights. Finally, the handbook presents real-world case studies that integrate themes of decoloniality, race, gender, and power inequalities across diverse global contexts. By centering the Global South and integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, this handbook provides valuable insights for scholars and practitioners committed to fostering a more equitable and just world. Section 1: History, Knowledge, and Power in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 2: Theory and Analysis in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 3: Practices and Approaches in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 4: Global Issues, Institutions, and Change in Peace and Conflict Studies Section 5: Case Studies in Peace and Conflict Studies
In Beziehung (über)setzen: Figurationen, Friktionen und Übersetzungsprozesse schulischer sexueller Bildung in Addis Abeba
by Sara Kolah GhoutschiWie wird die weltweit umstrittene Norm sexueller Bildung in äthiopischen Schulen umgesetzt? Dieses Buch beleuchtet die vielschichtigen Übersetzungsprozesse sexueller Bildung im Spannungsfeld politischer und sozialer Dynamiken. Am Beispiel umfassender sexueller Bildung (CSE) in Addis Abeba zeigt die Autorin, wie die Umsetzung global verankerter Menschenrechte mit sozio-politischen Strukturen interagiert. Sara Kolah Ghoutschi beleuchtet, wie internationale Organisationen, NGOs, Lehrkräfte und Schüler*innen sowie lokale politische Entscheidungsträger*innen die Übersetzung sexueller Bildung mitgestalten. Die Einführung von CSE in Äthiopien ist eng mit internationalen Entwicklungszielen und Debatten über sexuelle sowie reproduktive Rechte verknüpft. Ihre Umsetzung führt jedoch zu Spannungen – sei es durch die Marginalisierung bestimmter Gruppen oder den Einfluss transnationaler antifeministischer Bewegungen. Auf Grundlage der Figurationssoziologie von Norbert Elias zeigt die Autorin, dass Akteur*innen über relative Handlungsspielräume verfügen, die sie gezielt nutzen, um diesen Spannungen entgegenzuwirken. Dabei wird auch deutlich, dass Übersetzungsprozesse immer in soziale Beziehungen eingebettet sind und diese gleichzeitig verändern. Ob diese Prozesse emanzipatorisch oder regressiv sind, hängt maßgeblich von den sozialen Rahmenbedingungen und Hierarchien ab, in denen sie verhandelt werden.
Human-Computer Interaction: Thematic Area, HCI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part VI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15771)
by Masaaki Kurosu Ayako HashizumeThis seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory, methodology and practice, including, for example, novel theoretical approaches to interaction, novel user interface concepts and technologies, novel interaction devices, UI development methods, environments and tools, multimodal user interfaces, emotions in HCI, aesthetic issues, HCI and children, evaluation methods and tools, and many others.
Physics and Modern Life: A Panoramic Overview of the Fundamental Science and Its Human Impact
by Michael AndersonThis book introduces physics concepts and principles at a conversant but non-technical level. It also explores technology, with particular focus on two overarching themes that largely define modern life: our intensified use of energy and digital information. These themes take up several entire chapters (“Human Use of Chemical Fuel,” “Computers,” and “Light and Telecommunications”) and substantial parts of several others (e.g., sections on satellites and GPS, telegraph and telephone networks, generators and transformers, nuclear power, and solid-state technologies). The themes of energy and information highlight the pertinence of physics and facilitate a big-picture understanding of how life today differs from that of two hundred or two thousand years ago. The book grew out of lecture notes for a one-semester college physics course for non-science majors, so it could be useful to instructors and students of similar courses. The abundance of material offers some freedom in the design of such a course. However, the author hopes that the combination of conceptual depth and informal tone will appeal to a more diverse audience united by a genuine curiosity regarding science and technology. That audience might include pursuers of continuing education as well as physics majors looking for a lighter conceptual supplement to give context to their more technical coursework.
HCI International 2025 Posters: 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part VI (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2527)
by Gavriel Salvendy Margherita Antona Constantine Stephanidis Stavroula NtoaThe eight-volume set, CCIS 2522-2529, constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers presented in these eight volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Virtual, Tangible and Intangible Interaction; HCI for Health. Part II: Perception, Cognition and Interaction; Communication, Information, Misinformation and Online Behavior; Designing and Understanding Learning and Teaching experiences. Part III: Design for All and Universal Access; Data, Knowledge, Collaboration, Research and Technological Innovation. Part IV: Human-Centered Security and Privacy; Older Adults and Technology; Interacting and driving. Part V: Interactive Technologies for wellbeing; Game Design; Child-Computer Interaction. Part VI: Designing and Understanding XR Cultural Experiences; Designing Sustainable (Smart) Human Environments. Part VII: Design, Creativity and AI; eCommerce, Fintech and Customer Behavior. Part VIII: Interacting with Digital Culture; Interacting with GenAI and LLMs.
Energy Rationality and Management for Decarbonization (Green Energy and Technology)
by M. Ziya Sogut Murat KorayThis book explores the critical role of energy management in addressing global challenges such as climate change, economic sustainability, and environmental conservation. As energy remains a pivotal force in all industries worldwide, managing energy efficiency has become paramount. The book delves into various aspects of energy management, emphasizing its synergy with energy technology and innovation culture. Essential coverage includes:The relationship between energy rationality and environmental sustainability;Advanced methodologies such as exergy and entropy-based approaches to optimize energy utilization and minimize waste;The importance of sector-specific decarbonization strategies in achieving sustainability goals.Energy Rationality and Management for Decarbonization serves as a comprehensive guide for policymakers, corporate leaders, and researchers interested in harnessing the power of efficient energy management to drive sustainable development and address pressing global challenges.
The Palgrave Handbook of (In)security and Transnational Crime in Africa
by Adebusuyi Isaac Adeniran James Olabisi Ayodele Lanre Olusegun IkuteyijoThis Handbook presents a comprehensive overview of emerging trends in (transnational) organized criminality in contemporary Africa. Utilizing empirical and evaluative data sources scholars, professionals, and researchers in transnational organized crimes (TOCs) here depict and analyse the dynamic nature of associated crises affecting the African continent. The Handbook also explores the interconnectedness of TOCs beyond the shores of Africa, and the ‘borderless’ configuration of related criminalities is analysed in depth. With chapters ranging from human trafficking, to arms and migrants smuggling, illicit financial flow, insurgency, and terrorism among others within and beyond the borders of Africa, this book provides overview and analysis of cross-border and transnational organized criminality in Africa in the twenty-first century.
Cross-Cultural Design: 17th International Conference, CCD 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15782)
by Pei-Luen Patrick RauThis four-volume set LNCS 15782-15785 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.The four volumes cover the following topics:Part I: Cross-cultural user experience and design; cross-cultural emotional and psychological factors in interaction; and cross-cultural usability and interaction design.Part II: Artificial intelligence in cultural heritage and creativity; cross-cultural generative AI; and AI applications and sustainable innovation.Part III: Cross-cultural arts and aesthetics; cross-cultural social innovation; automotive and transportation user experience; and cross-cultural design and cultural heritage.Part IV: Digital learning, STEM education and AI-driven pedagogy; smart systems, intelligent interaction and user perception; and cross-cultural health and wellbeing.
HEP2023: 40th Conference on Recent Developments in High Energy Physics and Cosmology
by John Strologas Leandros PerivolaropoulosThe proceedings of HEP 2023 - 40th Conference on Recent Developments in High Energy Physics and Cosmology invites scholars and experts in the fields of High Energy Physics, involved both in experimental and theoretical research, from various universities and institutions. The conference focuses on the more recent advancements in topics such as 'LHC experimental results', 'Astroparticle Physics', 'Cosmology', 'String Theory', 'Dark Matter' and others. The main goal of the conference is to present the related research work of the Greek scientific community, to promote the cooperation of experts and scholars in the field, to share the research achievements both on a national and international level. All accepted speakers were eligible to contribute to the Conference Proceedings on a voluntary basis.The HEP2023 Conference is organized by the Hellenic Society for the Study of High Energy Physics and is hosted by the University of Ioannina (5-7 April 2023).
Proceedings of the International Field Exploration and Development Conference 2024: Volume 8 (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering)
by Jia’en LinThis book compiles selected papers from the 14th International Field Exploration and Development Conference (IFEDC 2024). The work focuses on topics including Reservoir Exploration, Reservoir Drilling & Completion, Field Geophysics, Well Logging, Petroliferous Basin Evaluation, Oil & Gas Accumulation, Fine Reservoir Description, Complex Reservoir Dynamics and Analysis, Low Permeability/Tight Oil & Gas Reservoirs, Shale Oil & Gas, Fracture-Vuggy Reservoirs, Enhanced Oil Recovery in Mature Oil Fields, Enhanced Oil Recovery for Heavy Oil Reservoirs, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Formation Mechanisms and Prediction of Deep Carbonate Reservoirs, and other Unconventional Resources. The conference serves as a platform not only for exchanging experiences but also for advancing scientific research in oil & gas exploration and production. The primary audience for this work includes reservoir engineers, geological engineers, senior engineers, enterprise managers, and students.
Proceedings of the International Field Exploration and Development Conference 2024: Volume 10 (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering)
by Jia'En LinThis book compiles selected papers from the 14th International Field Exploration and Development Conference (IFEDC 2024). The work focuses on topics including Reservoir Exploration, Reservoir Drilling & Completion, Field Geophysics, Well Logging, Petroliferous Basin Evaluation, Oil & Gas Accumulation, Fine Reservoir Description, Complex Reservoir Dynamics and Analysis, Low Permeability/Tight Oil & Gas Reservoirs, Shale Oil & Gas, Fracture-Vuggy Reservoirs, Enhanced Oil Recovery in Mature Oil Fields, Enhanced Oil Recovery for Heavy Oil Reservoirs, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Formation Mechanisms and Prediction of Deep Carbonate Reservoirs, and other Unconventional Resources. The conference serves as a platform not only for exchanging experiences but also for advancing scientific research in oil & gas exploration and production. The primary audience for this work includes reservoir engineers, geological engineers, senior engineers, enterprise managers, and students.
Compressible Flow: A Straightforward Approach with Practical Applications Including Pipeline Flow
by Nuggenhalli S. NandagopalThis book focuses on the foundations of compressible flow, illustrating the use of principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics in the development of compressible flow equations. It presents the topics in an organized manner facilitating natural, logical flow of the subject matter. All the relevant equations are derived rigorously using basic mathematics and mass, momentum, and energy conservation principles; that is, continuity, momentum and energy equations. The applications of compressible flow equations are illustrated using numerous example and practice problems. The topics covered include Mach number, isentropic flow, stagnation-static relationships, compressible flow tables for air, compressible flow measurements, Pitot Tube, Pitot Static Tube, Rayleigh-Pitot Equation, compressible flow with area changes, sonic flow, sonic area, sonic relationships, shock waves, shock wave relationships, normal shock waves in nozzles, moving shock waves with applications to sudden opening and closing of valves, oblique shock waves and Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves, compressible flow through ducts and pipes, adiabatic compressible flow with friction loss, Fanno Flow, compressible flow with heat transfer, Rayleigh Flow, and isothermal compressible flow through pipelines. A unique feature of this book is that it presents novel methods to solve compressible flow problems through extensive use of spreadsheets. The spreadsheet-based solution methods presented in this book eliminates the need for cumbersome trial and error procedures and they can be used in solving a great variety of problems just by suitably changing the required inputs. This book also presents a ground-breaking, rigorous approach to solving gas flow problems in pipelines through the use of appropriate generalized compressibility factors and friction factors, dispelling the wide range of results that one can possibly obtain from approaches such as Weymouth and Panhandle equations. Includes 85+ Illustrative example problems and 40+ practice problems, both with detailed solutions (in both S I and US Customary units) Presents rigorous derivations of all relevant equations using fundamental mathematics and relevant physical principles Explains concepts in an accessible and thorough manner with practical applications that readers can easily understand Extensive use of spreadsheets in solving compressible flow problems
Knowledge Management: Value Creation Through Organizational Learning (Springer Texts in Business and Economics)
by Klaus North Gita KumtaThis textbook on knowledge management draws on the authors&’ more than thirty years of research, teaching, and consulting experience. The first edition of this book brought together European, Asian, and American perspectives on knowledge-based value creation; The second edition included digital transformation's impact on knowledge work and management. This third edition features substantial updates to all chapters, reflecting the implications of digital technology on knowledge work and knowledge management with special reference to Artificial Intelligence. In particular, it addresses three new topics: blending human and machine intelligence, critical thinking, and ethical use of knowledge, and managing knowledge for sustainable development. The book is intended not only for academic education but also as an essential guide for managers, consultants, trainers, coaches, and all those engaged in business, public administration, or non-profit work who are interested in learning about organizations in a knowledge economy. Given its wealth of case studies, examples, questions, exercises, and easy-to-use knowledge management tools, it offers a true compendium for understanding and implementing knowledge management initiatives.
Inside the Sustainable Development Goals: From Fighting Poverty to Saving the World (Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development)
by Adele OroszThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) came with bold promises: ending poverty, saving the planet, and making this world a better place by 2030. But being in the second halftime, there is too little progress and too many setbacks. Drawing on the expertise of an author who has been actively involved in negotiating and later implementing the SDGs, this book offers a unique insider view into the behind-the-scenes processes. It relates the SDGs and their aims of fighting poverty and achieving sustainability to the bigger picture of politics, economics, and vested interests, breaking down dependencies and alliances, expectations and motives. It uncovers and dissects the politics and interests that shaped the SDGs from the very beginning, as well as the drivers behind propelling or curtailing sustainable development.This book is an indispensable and comprehensive guide to the SDGs. It outlines where they came from, how they are being implemented, the main lessons learned so far, and what to conclude for the years ahead. As the deadline of 2030 is close, and discussions about what should come after the SDGs are imminent, this book is among the first to draw conclusions for the post-2030 era, what to expect, and what to demand from a potential successor agenda.This book addresses policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and students alike, as well as anyone interested in poverty, environment, and sustainability. Written in a highly accessible style, this book also breaks down the United Nations and its processes and institutions, how they are enabling but also limiting the SDGs and the sustainability agenda in general.
Museums and Digital Confidence: Organisation, Collection, Interface (Critical Perspectives on Museums and Digital Technology)
by Ross Parry Vince Dziekan Karin De WildMuseums and Digital Confidence explores the evolving nature of digital practices in museums. It interrogates the skills, literacies, and mindsets that can support the use of digital technologies within these institutions. It also reflects on why digital adoption has faltered (at times), why digital continues to matter, and how the digital museum may flourish into the future.Underscored by national and international research, this edited volume brings together leading experts from museology, museum management and curation, organisational studies, and cultural policy to outline a new framing of museum digital confidence. It does so by offering a series of critically engaged perspectives derived from a range of practices that reveal how museums have managed to successfully re-orient themselves in order to not only face but also embrace the ongoing challenges presented by the highly interconnected, media-pervasive, and technologised world to which contemporary museums must continually adapt. This book presents a set of ‘framings’ to help museums clarify how they can work purposefully, productively, and sustainably with digital at an organisational level, in terms of managing collections, and through curating public-facing exhibitions and programmes.Museums and Digital Confidence shares insights that will be essential reading for students, researchers, and museum practitioners who are interested in better understanding – and acting upon – the digital transformation of museums.