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Navigating the Product Galaxy: A Practical Handbook for Product Managers
by Michele GalliAs companies want to innovate and stay competitive, product managers must be capable of understanding new market demands, leveraging technology, and aligning product strategies with business goals. This book is designed for both aspiring and seasoned product managers covering the entire product management lifecycle, from ideation and user research to development, to launch, and continuous improvement. In today’s technology-driven market, the role of a product manager has never been more crucial. This book emphasizes practical applications and real-world examples, offering actionable insights and addresses the evolving world of product management, including the impact of new technologies and methodologies. By blending theory with practice, Navigating the Product Galaxy provides you with the tools they need to succeed in a dynamic environment. What You Will Learn Create an inspiring vision and strategic roadmap. Leverage user research and product metrics. Understand the best approaches to plan, launch, and iterate on your product. Generate growth and improve conversion rates. Apply methods for continuous learning and staying ahead in the industry Who This Book Is For Product Managers both new to the field and those more experienced who are looking to consolidate their skills; Developers and engineers who are looking to know more about product management lifecycles; Managers and start up entrepreneurs who are looking to know more about product management and deployment for early business success.
Climate Change and Natural Resources: Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (Environmental Earth Sciences)
by Hüseyin Gökçekuş Youssef KassemThis book provides an overview of promoting the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and reducing waste and pollution, while also addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Climate change and natural resources are closely linked, as changes in the climate can have significant impacts on the availability and quality of natural resources such as water, air, land, forests, and oceans.Environmental management and sustainable development are crucial to address the challenges posed by climate change and to ensure the long-term viability of natural resources. Also, the planning, implementation, and monitoring of actions that aim to protect and enhance the environment while promoting sustainable development are discussed. In the context of climate change and natural resources, sustainable development involves finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change, while also promoting resource conservation and sustainable use. As a result, this book is expected to contribute to the existing literature and provide an in-depth study that gives a fresh approach to the academic and multiple stakeholders, including governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals.
Distributed Computing and Artificial Intelligence, 21st International Conference (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1259)
by Sascha Ossowski Sara Rodríguez Kenji Matsui Pawel Sitek Ravikumar Chinthaginjala Nasro Min-AllahThis book serves as a forum to present applications of innovative techniques for studying and solving complex problems in artificial intelligence and computing. This edition brings together experience, current work, and promising future trends related to distributed computing, artificial intelligence, and their applications to provide efficient solutions to real-world problems. The technical program this year is both high in quality and diverse, featuring contributions from well-established and evolving research areas. Specifically, 138 papers were submitted by authors from 43 different countries, representing a truly global network of research activity. The DCAI’24 technical program has selected 36 full papers for the main track, and as in previous editions, there will be special issues in ranked journals. This symposium is organized by the University of Salamanca (Spain). The authors would like to thank all the contributing authors, the program committee members, National Associations (AEPIA, APPIA, LASI), and the sponsors (AIR Institute).
Humanizing AI with Personality (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
by Gulnara Z. KarimovaHumanizing AI with Personality examines artificial intelligence from ethical, business, and technical perspectives, offering a preliminary yet comprehensive guide for decision-makers interested in integrating conversational agents with distinct personalities. This book provides an understanding of the key factors for crafting AI systems imbued with human-like attributes, equipping them to engage thoughtfully with the varied demands of organizational contexts and societal expectations. By addressing the ethical challenges, technical approaches, and practical considerations associated with implementing AI with personality, this book serves as an essential resource for those seeking to understand the multiple dimensions involved.
Retinal Degenerative Diseases XX: Mechanisms and Experimental Therapy (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1468)
by Joe G. Hollyfield Robert E. Anderson Christian Grimm John D. Ash Catherine Bowes Rickman Eric PierceThis book contains the proceedings of the XVIII International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration (RD2018). A majority of those who spoke and presented posters at the meeting contributed to this volume. Most blinding [CG1] diseases of inherited retinal degenerations have no treatments, and age-related macular degeneration has no cures, despite the fact that it is an epidemic among the elderly, with 1 in 3-4 affected by the age of 70. The RD Symposium focused on the exciting new developments aimed at understanding these diseases and providing therapies for them. Since most major scientists in the field of retinal degenerations attend the biennial RD Symposia, they are known by most as the “best” and “most important” meetings in the field. The volume presents representative state-of-the-art research in almost all areas of retinal degenerations, ranging from cytopathologic, physiologic, diagnostic and clinical aspects; animal models; mechanisms of cell death; candidate genes, cloning, mapping and other aspects of molecular genetics; and developing potential therapeutic measures such as gene therapy and neuroprotective agents for potential pharmaceutical therapy. Significant advances in these areas of retinal degenerations have been made since the last RD Symposium, RD2021. These include the role of inflammation and immunity, as well as other basic mechanisms, in age-related macular degeneration, several new aspects of gene therapy, and revolutionary new imaging and functional testing that will have a huge impact on the diagnosis and following the course of retinal degenerations, as well as to provide new quantitative endpoints for clinical trials. The retina is an approachable part of the central nervous system (CNS), and there is a major interest in neuroprotective and gene therapy for CNS diseases and neurodegenerations, in general. It should be noted that with successful and exciting initial clinical trials in neuroprotective and gene therapy, including the restoration of sight in blind children, the retinal degeneration therapies are leading the way towards new therapeutic measures for neurodegenerations of the CNS. Many of the successes recently reported in these areas of retinal degeneration sprang from collaborations established at previous RD Symposia, and many of those were reported at the RD2023 meeting and included in the current volume. We anticipate the excitement of those working in the field and those afflicted with retinal degenerations is reflected in the volume.
Arbeitsrecht: Grundlagen und Praxis (FOM-Edition)
by Tim JesgarzewskiDieses Buch hilft Ihnen, das Arbeitsrecht besser zu verstehen Dieses Lehrbuch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Grundzüge des Arbeitsrechts. Im Vordergrund steht der Praxisbezug, der einen schnellen Einstieg in die für die Wirtschaft wesentlichen Anwendungsfälle des Rechts gewährleistet. Tim Jesgarzewski vermittelt fundiertes Basiswissen, mit dem Sie rechtliche Probleme selbstständig formulieren und lösen können. Da in zunehmendem Maße selbst einfache unternehmerische Sachverhalte rechtlich überprüft werden müssen, sind juristische Kenntnisse für Führungskräfte unverzichtbar. Darum richtet sich dieses Buch an Entscheider in Unternehmen und an Studierende und Dozierende der Betriebswirtschaft und des Wirtschaftsrechts. Darüber hinaus eignet es sich zur Klausurvorbereitung und als Arbeitshilfe. Das Buch behandelt alle Facetten des Arbeitsrechts Der Leser erhält einen umfangreichen Überblick über die Grundkenntnisse des Arbeitsrechts. Dazu gehören unter anderem: Rechtliche Grundlagen des Arbeitsverhältnisses Kollektivarbeitsrecht Individualarbeitsrecht Während der Autor zunächst auf die Geschichte des Arbeitsrechts und die Abgrenzung zu anderen Rechtsgebieten eingeht, erläutert er im Folgenden die rechtlichen Grundlagen eines Arbeitsverhältnisses. Daneben beschäftigt sich das Arbeitsrecht-Buch mit dem Kollektivarbeitsrecht. Tim Jesgarzewski zeigt, welche Rechte Arbeitergemeinschaften zustehen, zum Beispiel in Bezug auf Gewerkschaften. Anschließend geht er auf die Vorschriften des Arbeitsrechts des Einzelnen ein. Dazu gehören Thematiken wie: Urlaubsrecht Inhaltskontrolle des Arbeitsvertrages Diskriminierungsschutz im Arbeitsverhältnis Entgeltfortzahlung Betriebliche Altersversorgung Arbeitsschutzrecht Prozessrecht In der 3. Auflage wurden die aktuelle Gesetzeslage sowie die in der Zwischenzeit ergangene Rechtsprechung berücksichtigt.
Zur Relevanz nicht erfüllter Erfolgserwartungen und nicht erfüllter motivationaler Werte für Lern- und Leistungsprozesse
by Denise ReischIn diesem Buch wird die Rolle von nicht erfüllten Erfolgs- und Werterwartungen in Bildungsentscheidungen und deren Einfluss auf die aktuelle Motivation, das emotionale Erleben und die Leistung detailliert analysiert. Der Fokus liegt auf dem Phänomen des motivational erwartungswidrigen Erlebens, das auftritt, wenn ursprüngliche motivationale Erwartungen nicht erfüllt oder übertroffen werden. Das Buch bietet eine tiefgehende Betrachtung der Konsequenzen nicht erfüllter Erfolgs- und Werterwartungen im Kontext des Fähigkeitsselbstkonzepts, der Motivation, der Emotionen und der Zielablösung gemäß des Erwartungs-Wert-Modells von Wigfield und Eccles. Anhand dreier Studien, die sowohl quantitative als auch qualitative Methoden integrieren, untersucht die Autorin die Bedeutung ursprünglicher Erwartungen bei der Wahl von Studienfächern und deren Zusammenhänge mit Studienabbrüchen im Lehramt. Besondere Aufmerksamkeit gilt den Mechanismen, durch die Erwartungen das emotionale Erleben und die Motivationsregulation beeinflussen. Die Ergebnisse beleuchten, wie soziale Einflüsse und die wahrgenommene Lehrqualität das erwartungswidrige Erleben beeinflussen könnten, was wiederum die Zielaufgabe und den Studienerfolg maßgeblich prägt.
Airport Ground Video Surveillance: Algorithms and Applications
by Xiang Zhang Jian Cheng Honggang Wu Guoqiang WangThis book is the first overview book on video surveillance issues within airport grounds. It delves into the distinctive design principles underpinning computer vision algorithms tailored specifically for airport ground video surveillance, while also documenting the latest advancements within this domain. The initial section of this book introduces a comprehensive array of airport ground video surveillance datasets, encompassing the AGVS series alongside other pertinent datasets. Subsequently, the second section delves into the ongoing research endeavors on airport-ground-oriented computer vision algorithms, examining segmentation, recognition, and tracking methodologies. Lastly, the book’s third segment elucidates the design methodologies and exemplary use cases of airport ground video surveillance applications. Written by the authors intimately involved in creating the datasets, algorithms, and applications outlined within, this book stands as an indispensable reference for researchers and graduate students operating within the realm of intelligent transportation.
Historische Krankheiten aus einer modernen Perspektive: Die amerikanische Erfahrung
by James A. Shaw„Historische Krankheiten aus einer modernen Perspektive - Die amerikanische Erfahrung“ ist ein Muss für Geschichtsstudenten und Fans historischer Romane. Jeder Abschnitt enthält faszinierende Einblicke in die Erfahrungen Amerikas, wie zum Beispiel die Eindämmung des Pestausbruchs im Jahr 1900 in San Francisco, warum die Fließrichtung des Chicago Rivers geändert wurde, warum früher „Windpocken-Partys“ gefeiert wurden und wie Gelbfieber gelindert wurde. Leser mit Interesse an Militärgeschichte erfahren, wie die Truppenstärke beeinflusst wurde durch die Pocken im Unabhängigkeitskrieg, Durchfall im Bürgerkrieg, Grippe im Ersten Weltkrieg und Malaria im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Die Sozialgeschichte des Alkohol- und Opioid Konsums sowie die vor-antibiotische Behandlung von Syphilis und Gonorrhö werden ebenfalls behandelt. Der Einsatz von Anthrax als Werkzeug des Bioterrorismus, die Auswirkungen von Skorbut und der Schrecken der Lepra werden diskutiert. Der Text beginnt mit der Darstellung historischer Theorien zu Krankheitsursachen, Prävention und Heilung für ein besseres Verständnis. Die folgenden Kapitel beschreiben, wie Krankheiten ihre Namen erhielten (Spanische Grippe, Fleckfieber oder Schiffsfieber, Ague oder Schüttelfrost, blauer Tod, Scharlach usw.) und wie sie vor der modernen Medizin behandelt wurden. Der Fokus liegt auf den Auswirkungen von Krankheitsausbrüchen auf die Gesellschaft und der Entwicklung des Verständnisses, der Behandlung und der Prävention. Die Bedrohung durch das Wiederauftreten historischer Krankheiten aufgrund nachlassender Impfimmunitäten, Impfskepsis, Antibiotikaresistenz und Klimawandel wird als Subtext hervorgehoben. Das Buch behandelt eine Vielzahl historischer Krankheiten, gruppiert in ansteckende Krankheiten, durch Vektoren übertragene/zoonotische Krankheiten, fäkal-orale Krankheiten, sexuell übertragbare Krankheiten, Substanzgebrauchsstörungen, parasitäre Krankheiten, Ernährungskrankheiten, Pilzkrankheiten und durch den Boden übertragene bakterielle Krankheiten.
Discrete Mathematics, Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes: For Applications in Engineering and Computer Science (Modeling and Optimization in Science and Technologies #20)
by Samir Brahim Belhaouari Halima Bensmail Farshid MehrdoustThis book provides a comprehensive overview of discrete mathematics, probability theory, and stochastic processes, covering a wide range of topics in each area. It is designed to be a self-contained resource for students and professionals wishing to improve their understanding of these important mathematical concepts. The book takes a practical approach to the subject matter, providing real-world examples and applications to help readers understand how these mathematical concepts are used in various fields, such as computer science, engineering, and finance.
A History of Chinese Architecture
by Fuxu ShenThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the architectural evolution of China from antiquity to the early modern, modern, and contemporary ages. A comprehensive examination of the evolution of Chinese architecture is presented in nine chapters, offering a penetrating survey of the subject matter for both learners and professionals. Each chapter illuminates the architectural styles, cultural implications, social significance, and innovations that have shaped the development of Chinese architecture across all dynasties and epochs, from the prehistoric era to the present day. Furthermore, the book draws on past predictions and promising trends in the future of Chinese architecture, thus offering a distinctive perspective on the history of Chinese architecture.
Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation: From Specimen to Micrograph
by Rajender SinghThis book is a thorough guide tailored for researchers, academics, and practitioners immersed in the intricate world of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). It offers a seamless blend of theoretical understanding and practical insights, providing readers with the essential skills to navigate the complexities of TEM sample preparation for optimal imaging. The book begins by introducing the basics of TEM operation, progressing to advanced modes, and dedicating significant attention to the nuances of sample preparation. Each chapter serves as a stepping stone, guiding readers from specimen selection to the acquisition of high-resolution micrographs. The motivation behind this book lies in addressing the practical challenges of TEM operation and sample preparation. The book bridges the gap between theory and application, offering a simplified yet scientific repository of dos and don’ts for achieving successful results in TEM sample preparation. Within these pages, readers will explore various thinning techniques, delve into the preparation of nanomaterials and biological samples, and grasp the intricacies of cryo-TEM and in-situ TEM. Along with troubleshooting guidance to common pitfalls, the book also provides practical tips for overcoming challenges in the sample preparation process. The book also addresses the importance of properly prepared TEM samples, emphasizing the often-underestimated role they play in unlocking the full potential of TEM imaging. Real-world case studies showcase the impact of high-quality sample preparation across diverse research fields. This book is not just an informative guide; it is a journey of transformation and enlightenment, empowering the reader with the confidence and expertise needed for precise sample preparation and quality imaging.
American Journal of Archaeology, volume 129 number 2 (April 2025)
by American Journal of ArchaeologyThis is volume 129 issue 2 of American Journal of Archaeology. The American Journal of Archaeology, the journal of the Archaeological Institute of America, was founded in 1885 and is one of the world's most distinguished and widely distributed peer-reviewed archaeological journals. The AJA reaches more than 40 countries and approximately 700 universities, learned societies, departments of antiquities, and museums. The AJA publishes original research on the diverse peoples and material cultures of the Mediterranean and related areas, including North Africa (with Egypt and Sudan), Western Asia (with the Caucasus), and Europe, from prehistory through late antiquity.
The Last Dance: A Detective Miller case - the first new Billingham series in 20 years (Detective Miller)
by Mark BillinghamTHE FIRST NEW SERIES FROM #1 BESTSELLER MARK BILLINGHAM IN 20 YEARS.DON'T MISS THE NEXT BOOK IN THE DETECTIVE MILLER SERIES, THE WRONG HANDS, OUT NOW!____________'A captivating new series from Mark Billingham, the very best in the business' RICHARD OSMAN'An unmitigated joy from the very first page to last' DAILY MAIL'Funny, moving, and full of surprises . . . an absolute treat' MICK HERRON'This new series is bursting with wit, charm and intriguing, complex characters' JANICE HALLETT'Deserves a big fat ten' THE TIMES____________Meet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated...He's a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority - and he's the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets. Meet Detective Declan Miller.A double murder in a seaside hotel sees a grieving Miller return to work to solve what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Just why were two completely unconnected men taken out?Despite a somewhat dubious relationship with both reality and his new partner, can the eccentric, offbeat Miller find answers where his colleagues have found only an impossible puzzle?____________WHAT REAL READERS SAY ABOUT THE LAST DANCE'DS Miller is a wonderful, quirky character with whom I share a sense of humour. I laughed a great deal' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An author who is anything but a one-trick pony' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Quirky, yet dark in places, Some laugh-out-loud moments that startled bus passengers sitting close by' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Very amusing and entertaining. I love Tom Thorne and now I love Declan Miller too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you are a Billlingham fan you will know it's worth reading, and if you are new to this author, I'm sure you will become a fan!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Hummingbird: ‘Magnificent’ (Guardian)
by Sandro VeronesiA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE GUARDIAN: 'DEEPLY PLEASURABLE'A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE SPECTATOR: 'WHAT A JOY''Magnificent' Guardian'A towering achivement' Financial Times'Inventive, bold, unexpected' Sunday Times'Everything that makes the novel worthwhile and engaging is here: warmth, wit, intelligence, love, death, high seriousness, low comedy, philosophy, subtle personal relationships and the complex interior life of human beings'Guardian'Not since William Boyd's Any Human Heart has a novel captured the feast and famine nature of a single life with such invention and tenderness'Financial Times'There is a pleasing sense of having grappled with the real stuff of life: loss, grief, love, desire, pain, uncertainty, confusion, joy, despair - all while having fun'The Sunday Times'Instantly immersive, playfully inventive, effortlessly wise'Observer'Masterly: a cabinet of curiosities and delights, packed with small wonders'Ian McEwan'A real masterpiece. A funny, touching, profound book that made me cry like a little girl on the last page'Leïla Slimani'A remarkable accomplishment, a true gift to the world'Michael Cunningham'Ardent, gripping, and inventive to the core'Jhumpa LahiriMarco Carrera is 'the hummingbird,' a man with the almost supernatural ability to stay still as the world around him continues to change.As he navigates the challenges of life - confronting the death of his sister and the absence of his brother; taking care of his parents as they approach the end of their lives; raising his granddaughter when her mother, Marco's own child, can no longer be there for her; coming to terms with his love for the enigmatic Luisa - Marco Carrera comes to represent the quiet heroism that pervades so much of our everyday existence.A thrilling novel about the need to look to the future with hope and live with intensity to the very end.THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEROver 300,000 copies soldSoon to be a major motion pictureWinner of the Premio StregaWinner of the Prix du Livre EtrangerBook of the Year for the Corriere della Sera
Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Adventure, Danger and Survival
by Yossi GhinsbergFour travellers meet in Bolivia and set off into the Amazon rainforest on an expedition to explore places tourists only dream of seeing. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime quickly becomes a struggle for survival when they get lost in the wilds of the jungle.
Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World
by Gretchen Rubin'A charming journey through the science and experience of fully engaging your senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and sound' - Adam Grant, author of Think AgainThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project turns to the five senses.For more than a decade, Gretchen Rubin had been studying happiness and human nature. Despite all she'd learned, she began to realize that something was missing: she was spending so much time stuck in her head that she wasn't noticing the world around her.In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of embracing the senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life: from the simple pleasures of appreciating ketchup and adding favourite songs to a playlist, to practicing daily rituals and attending Flavor University, she discovers the power of tuning in.Life in Five Senses is filled with profound insights and practical suggestions about how to heighten our senses and live fuller, richer lives - and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love.'An inspiring and practical guide to living in the moment' - Susan Cain, author of Quiet
The Conspiracy Tourist: Travels Through a Strange World
by Dom JolyDom Joly sets off on his travels again, immersing himself in the strange world of conspiracies. On his journeys he meets conspiracy theorists galore in destinations all over the world, some famous, some rather less so.Conspiracy theories used to be fun, a bit of laugh. Did we really land on the moon? Was Paul McCartney cloned? Nowadays, however, in the aftermath of Donald Trump, a global pandemic and the ever-increasing influence of social media algorithms, they are part of the body politic and a massive cause of division and mistrust.In The Conspiracy Tourist Dom Joly sets out on a global journey to find out what's going on. His travels see him meeting followers of QAnon, hunting for UFOs in Roswell, chasing Alex Jones of Info Wars around Austin, trying to prove that Finland exists and taking a flat-earther to the edge of the world. On the way Dom inevitably finds the funny and the quirky, but he also tries to understand what makes people so drawn to conspiracy theories. What if those he has long dismissed as crazed loonies actually have a point? What if we are the sheeple and they've been right all along? Join a wide-eyed, slightly jaded, adventurous tourist on a very different kind of sight-seeing trip.
The Little Book of Philosophy: An Introduction to the Key Thinkers and Theories You Need to Know
by Rachel PoultonIf you want to know your Socrates from your Sartre and your Confucius from your Kant, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of philosophyPhilosophy is a quest for wisdom and knowledge; philosophia in Ancient Greek literally means "love of wisdom". The aim of philosophy is to ask and explore life's big questions to help us work out what we can know and how we can live a good life. Today, in a world of fake news, embarking on a quest for truth couldn't be more important.This pocket-sized introduction to important philosophers and key philosophical ideas includes accessible primers on:- The early Greek philosophers and the "big three": Socrates, Plato and Aristotle- Key schools of philosophy from around the world - from ancient philosophy right up to the present day - and their impact on modern life- Insights into the main questions philosophers have explored over the years: Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Do I have free will?- Practical applications for the theories of Descartes, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Marx, Nietzsche and many more.This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how human ideas have sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today. A perfect gift for anyone taking their first steps into the world of philosophy, as well as for those who want to brush up their knowledge.
Silver Bay: 'Surprising and genuinely moving' - The Times
by Jojo MoyesFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Me Before You and the new 2023 novel Someone Else's Shoes.Liza McCullen will never escape her past. But the unspoilt beaches and tight-knit community of Silver Bay offer the freedom and safety she craves - if not for herself, then for her young daughter, Hannah.Until Mike Dormer arrives as a guest in her aunt's hotel, and the peace of Silver Bay is shattered. The mild-mannered Englishman with his too-smart clothes and disturbing eyes could destroy everything Liza has worked so hard to protect: not only the family business and the bay that harbours her beloved whales, but also her conviction that she will never love - never deserve to love - again.
Children and Violence: Agency, Experience, and Representation in and beyond Armed Conflict
by Karl Hanson Mark A. Drumbl Jastine C. Barrett Christelle Molima Bameka Mohamed KamaraThis multi- disciplinary volume provides an innovative approach to children and violence, looking beyond the existing literature that focuses on child soldiers in the ‘Global South.’Harnessing expert contributions from over a dozen countries, the book examines the relationship between children and violence, with a focus on children ensnared in military conflict, embroiled in criminal gangs, and enmeshed in political activism. It analyses how children join fights, how they fight, and what happens to them after fighting officially ends. It addresses cutting- edge issues such as cyberwars, self-defence, intergenerational trauma, gender fluidity, racism and state surveillance. Throughout, the book underscores the need to respect the agency and dignity of children and youth, to build cultures of juvenile rights, and to think critically of the place of the child amid global power politics and decolonisation. Through accessible writing, and the provision of considerable new data, this book supports advocacy work and will enrich teaching and spark further academic research.This book will be of great interest to students of International Law, Human Rights, Childhood Studies, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Post- Conflict Studies, and Security Studies.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.
Technology Transfer to Latin American Countries: Drifting Away from the United States and China? (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics)
by Sascha Hannig NúñezHannig Núñez analyzes the processes behind technology transfers at a state-decision-making level in Latin America. She challenges the conventional notion that the United States and China hold a dominant technological presence over the region, highlighting the increasing influence from both middle powers and regional actors.This book builds on existing theory and case studies to assess the relevance of economic incentives, geopolitical rivalries, and value-driven considerations in the outcomes of technology transfer in different scenarios. It further explores the notion of a new "Cold War" between China and the United States and examines how these superpowers leverage technology transfers to extend their influence but ultimately fall short due to growing competition from previously overlooked players. In closely examining these dynamics, Hannig Núñez demonstrates how technology transfer is not solely an economic process but a significant geopolitical tool that influences international order, national sovereignty, and regional integration.An invaluable resource for students, academics, and researchers interested in the intersection between technology, cybersecurity, and international politics.Chapter 9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
The Deployment of Art: The Imperial War Museum’s Artistic Records Committee, 1968–1982 (Routledge Research in Art and Politics)
by Clare CarolinThis book explores the Artistic Records Committee (ARC) of the Imperial War Museum (IWM) as a bureaucratic mechanism that enabled the deployment of art as an instrument of war.The ARC was established in 1972 to commission artistic records of activities involving the British Armed Forces (BAF) deployed in the North of Ireland as part of Operation Banner. Through a close reading of artworks, archival research, and interviews with artists, former IWM staff, and a former British Army psychological operations (PSYOPs) expert, this book shows that the ARC was implicated in the ‘propaganda war’ that the British Government waged to counteract negative public perceptions of British military presence and activity in the North of Ireland after ‘Bloody Sunday,’ and later during Britain’s 1982 campaign to recapture the Falklands/Malvinas from Argentina (Operation Corporate). The two case studies are painter Ken Howard’s ARC commissions to record Operation Banner in 1973 and 1978 and illustrator Linda Kitson’s ARC commission to record the ‘Falklands Campaign’ in 1982. At a time when emergent conceptual and non-object-based art practices were increasingly concerned with exposure, concealment, and photographic evidence, the book demonstrates the potential operational significance of creating pictorial records and utilising art as a tool of warfare.This volume will be of interest to researchers and scholars of art history, museum studies, art and politics, and military and intelligence studies, as well as those studying the recent history of the North of Ireland and the Falklands/Malvinas war.
The Monumental (Routledge Studies in Urbanism and the City)
by Argyro LoukakiThe Monumental is an interdisciplinary collection of original, cutting-edge contributions by international researchers pursuing the epistemology and ontology of monuments over time and geography. The contributors are specialists in geography, architectural theory and history, prehistoric, Greek and Roman archaeology, modern art, Byzantine studies, landscape theory, and heritage reception. Against the global climate of flux and uncertainty in the present turbulent world, the durability of monuments as “urban permanences” emerges as one of the few remaining spatial and mental anchorages. As such it is needed, maintained, enhanced, imitated, landscaped, and even invented. In particular, the monumental, a spatial and aesthetic phenomenon of perpetual importance, has recently acquired major new meanings. It now emerges as a key political, spatial, aesthetic, symbolic, architectural, and archaeological manifestation or entity, open to constantly new, even contradictory forms and expressions.This collection addresses the urgent need for relevant research on the monumental. It breaks new ground by posing fresh questions on the ontology, temporality, purpose, politics, scale, place, contestations, and aesthetics of and around the monumental, from prehistoric time to the present, as well as in both Eastern and Western geographies. Monuments are explored as bearers of the urban majestic, extraordinary and sublime. The Monumental poses questions about changing perceptions, the evocative power of representation, identity construction, ideology and symbolism, the vital necessity for a communicative and active public space around monuments, imitation processes across geographical space-time, as well as the powers that construct, deconstruct, or identify the monumental but also the anti-monumental as such. Geographies of reference are the European space, the United States, and Asia. Wide-ranging theorizations alternate with in-depth analyses of paradigmatic cases. Conventional as well as alternative forms of the monumental in the present shifting world are also pursued.The Monumental is of great value and interest to scholars, students, and professionals in the fields of architectural theory, history and design, archaeology, art theory and history, Byzantine studies, restoration, urban design and planning, human, urban and cultural geography, cultural studies, social anthropology, Asian studies, as well as those in wider subdisciplines.
Inequality and Urban Space: Social Atlas of Tokyo Metropolitan Area 1990–2010
by Tatsuto Asakawa Kenji Hashimoto Yuki HiraharaAsakawa, Hashimoto and Hirahara explores the widening inequality and its social consequences in Tokyo Metropolitan area by using two approaches, one from social class and social stratification theory and the other from urban sociology.The book uses social atlases to visualize the socio-spatial structure of Tokyo, the most populous metropolitan area in the world using the analysis from the 1990, 2000 and 2010 National Census data. Until the 1970s, Japanese society had relatively small economic disparity between social classes. Today, Japan is a society of great inequality, with a huge number of people with low socio-economic status and many problems caused by poverty. The socio-spatial structure of thirty years of widening inequality in the metropolitan Tokyo area, which is fraught with many social problems, such as urban polarization, emergence of underclasses and health disparities are explored in this book. The structure and dynamics of class disparities among Tokyo Metropolitan area residents is also analyzed. Overall, this book visualizes three decades of widening inequality.A vital resource for researchers, graduate students, undergraduates, urban policy makers and urban planners who are interested about Tokyo as a metropolis in East Asia and those keen on understanding the widening inequality and its social consequences in Tokyo Metropolitan area.