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Optimal Iterative Learning Control: A Practitioner's Guide (Advances in Industrial Control)
by David H. Owens Bing ChuThis book introduces an optimal iterative learning control (ILC) design framework from the end user's point of view. Its central theme is the understanding of model dynamics, the construction of a procedure for systematic input updating and their contribution to successful algorithm design. The authors discuss the many applications of ILC in industrial systems, applications such as robotics and mechanical testing. The text covers a number of optimal ILC design methods, including gradient-based and norm-optimal ILC. Their convergence properties are described and detailed design guidelines, including performance-improvement mechanisms, are presented. Readers are given a clear picture of the nature of ILC and the benefits of the optimization-based approach from the conceptual and mathematical foundations of the problem of algorithm construction to the impact of available parameters in making acceleration of algorithmic convergence possible. Three case studies on robotic platforms, an electro-mechanical machine, and robot-assisted stroke rehabilitation are included to demonstrate the application of these methods in the real-world. With its emphasis on basic concepts, detailed design guidelines and examples of benefits, Optimal Iterative Learning Control will be of value to practising engineers and academic researchers alike.
Analysis, Approximation, Optimization: In Honor of Gradimir V. Milovanović on the Occasion of His 75th Birthday (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #224)
by Marija P. Stanić Miloljub Albijanić Dragan Djurčić Miodrag M. SpalevićThis contributed volume is dedicated to Academician Gradimir V. Milovanović on his 75th birthday and contains recent results in the fields of approximation theory, numerical analysis, mathematical analysis, optimization theory, and various applications of an interdisciplinary character. Most of these results were presented in person during an International Conference &“Analysis, Approximations and Applications" (AAA2023), organized by the Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia (June 21-24, 2023). This book is intended for researchers and students of mathematics and other computational and applied sciences. This book provides surveys of state of the art results in the fields of Extremal Problems, Optimization and Calculus of Variations; Orthogonal Systems and Quadrature Formulas; Differential and Integral Equations, Integral Transforms and Operation Calculus; Analytic Number Theory and Special Functions; Real and Complex Functions, Sequences, Series, Approximations and Expansions; Functional Analysis, Operator Theory, Fixed Point Theory and Iterative Processes, as well as in Miscellaneous Applications.
Photobiomodulation Therapy in Oral Medicine: Evidence-based Clinical Protocols
by Alan Roger Santos-Silva Ana Gabriela Costa Normando César Augusto Migliorati Mariana de Pauli PaglioniPhotobiomodulation (PBM) includes a broad range of nonionizing light sources that, when applied to tissues, lead to anti-inflammatory effects, promote wound healing and tissue repair, improve neural function, and exert an analgesic effect. Although PBM is well established and accessible technique, there is great variability in PBM parameters, protocols, and equipment, which hampers consistent application. This comprehensive book intents to assist the clinician in determining the most appropriate PBM parameters according to the light source available, in a practical and easy way. Written by experts in the PBM and Oral Medicine fields, it provides the utmost protocols for treatment and prevention of the most prevalent diseases and conditions affecting the mouth and the mandibulo-maxillary complex, in the day-to-day patient care. The protocols have been established based on published articles with high scientific evidence, mainly Systematic Reviews, Meta-analysis, and Randomized Clinical Trials. The work is divided into three main sections: Photobiomodulation, Supportive Care in Cancer, and Oral Medicine. In each part, the subtopics encompass the most prevalent and relevant diseases and conditions that may beneficiate of PBM therapy. All chapters include a brief disease definition, followed by diagnosis methods and treatment options including PBM. Each chapter presents a suggestion of PBM protocol, with reproducible parameters that may be easily performed by qualified professionals. Photobiomodulation Therapy in Oral Medicine - Evidence-based Clinical Protocols aims to assist clinical practitioners in decision-making when it comes to classical Oral Medicine, oncology support as well as bone healing and repair.
Ichnology of the Permian-Triassic Mass Extinction in China
by David J. Bottjer Xueqian Feng Zhong-Qiang Chen He ZhaoThis book provides a detailed examination of ichnology during the Permian-Triassic mass extinction in China, focusing on the recovery patterns of marine trace-making organisms. It features a wealth of high-quality ichnofossil photographs and figures, offering readers a comprehensive guide to ichnotaxa identifications and descriptions from both South and North China, spanning the Late Permian to the Middle Triassic. The chapters cover critical topics such as the delayed biotic recovery due to the harsh environmental conditions of the Early Triassic oceans. Ichnological data is highlighted as a crucial tool for assessing the recovery process and patterns of marine trace-making organisms. The book includes ecological and sedimentological data, providing insights into the recovery patterns of marine infaunas across various habitats. It systematically presents semi-quantitative parameters of several ecological proxies, proposing different recovery models based on extensive data. Written by authorities in the field, this book is an invaluable reference for ecological and ichnological researchers. It is designed for undergraduates and graduate students in earth sciences, as well as researchers and professionals interested in ichnology and marine recovery post-extinction. This publication is an essential resource for understanding the intricate dynamics of marine ecosystems during one of Earth's most significant biocrises. It is a crucial addition to the field, offering a unique perspective on the recovery patterns of marine trace-making organisms in the aftermath of the end-Permian mass extinction.
Rotational Integral Geometry and its Applications (Springer Monographs in Mathematics)
by Markus Kiderlen Eva B. Vedel JensenThis self-contained book offers an extensive state-of-the-art exposition of rotational integral geometry, a field that has reached significant maturity over the past four decades. Through a unified description of key results previously scattered across various scientific journals, this book provides a cohesive and thorough account of the subject. Initially, rotational integral geometry was driven by applications in fields such as optical microscopy. Rotational integral geometry has now evolved into an independent mathematical discipline. It contains a wealth of theorems paralleling those in classical kinematic integral geometry for Euclidean spaces, such as the rotational Crofton formulae, rotational slice formulae, and principal rotational formulae. The present book presents these for very general tensor valuations in a convex geometric setting. It also discusses various applications in the biosciences, explained with a mathematical audience in mind. This book is intended for a diverse readership, including specialists in integral geometry, and researchers and graduate students working in integral, convex, and stochastic geometry, as well as geometric measure theory.
Examination of Intraocular Fluid
by Yong Tao De-Kuang HwangThis book discusses the theory and new techniques in the examination of intraocular fluid. In the first part, authors introduce the collection, preservation and transportation of intraocular fluid, items of examination and common laboratory testing methods. In the second part, the diagnosis of infectious uveitis, non-infectious intraocular inflammation, masquerade syndrome and other diseases are covered. In each clinical case, fundus photography and ultrasound photos are also provided.
Wastewater Treatment Through Nature-Based Solutions: Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6
by Naveen Dwivedi Shubha Dwivedi Ranjeet Kumar MishraWaste production poses significant environmental challenges globally, stemming from orthodox practices in industrial, agricultural, and medical sectors. These practices generate vast amounts of hazardous waste, polluting water, air, and soil, and threatening human health and ecosystems. Improper disposal exacerbates environmental crises such as pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) emerge as promising alternatives to address these challenges, harnessing nature's restorative power and offering cost-effective, eco-friendly climate solutions. This edited book explores advanced NbS concepts and their role in revolutionizing conventional waste treatment methods while minimizing negative impacts on health and the environment. It delves into NbS characteristics, aims, and applications for sustainable wastewater management, advocating for interdisciplinary research and integrated nature-based systems. Topics covered include dynamic modeling, omics data analysis, computational and bionanotechnological approaches, bio hybrid systems, biomass utilization, life cycle assessment, urban circularity challenges, bio-inspired materials, hydroponics/aquaponics, and ecological sustainability. Adopting these approaches promises to reduce process costs and enhance long-term sustainability. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of nature-based interventions for bioremediation, addressing theoretical and practical aspects alongside contemporary challenges. It is a valuable reference for professionals, scientists, environmentalists, industrialists, researchers, environmental biotechnologists, students, and policymakers engaged in environmental research and strategy development. It provides insights into sustainable progress and future applications of nature-based approaches in mitigating environmental pollution, particularly industrial and municipal wastewater discharge.
End-User Development: 10th International Symposium, IS-EUD 2025, Munich, Germany, June 16–18, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15713)
by Maristella Matera Albrecht Schmidt Carmen Santoro Andrea BellucciThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on End-User Development, IS-EUD 2025, held in Munich, Germany, during June 16–18, 2025. The 13 full papers and 8 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. These papers have been organized under the following topical sections: Automation, Sustainability, and Smart Environments; Democratizing AI and Programming; AI for End-User Empowerment: Personalization andWellbeing; and EUD Principles, Methodologies, and Participatory Cultures.
Russian Policy Towards Mongolia, 1911–1952: When Mongolia Fought the Red
by Batsaikhan Ookhnoi EmgentThis study analyzes the Soviet Union&’s strategic interests and policies toward Mongolia, emphasizing Joseph Stalin&’s perception of its geopolitical importance. It examines why Mongolia&’s independence was a key condition Stalin set at the Yalta Summit for the Soviet declaration of war on Japan. While existing research has explored Soviet-Mongolian relations, this study utilizes newly declassified archival materials from Russia, Mongolia, and Japan to reassess Stalin&’s strategic vision and interactions with Mongolian leaders. The research argues that Soviet policy was primarily driven by economic interests, with political considerations playing a secondary role. It also highlights the alignment between Mongolian national aspirations and Russian strategic objectives, particularly since the 1910s. By incorporating previously unexamined sources, this study offers a more nuanced understanding of Soviet-Mongolian relations and Mongolia&’s role in Soviet Far Eastern strategy, shedding light on its historical path to sovereignty and its significance in regional power dynamics.
Critical Friendship as a Self-Study Research Tool: A Comprehensive Resource Exploring the Complexities (Self-Study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices #27)
by Elizabeth Petroelje Stolle Charlotte Frambaugh-KritzerThis book provides qualitative scholars, particularly those in self-study, with timely research and practical resources for applying critical friendship as a research tool. Drawing on over two decades of engagement as critical friends, the authors advocate for critical friendship as a means to enhance research rigor. Long valued within self-study methodology, critical friendship offers researchers opportunities for collaboration, inquiry, and reflection. Despite its widespread use, ambiguity persists about its enactment. This book addresses the need for a comprehensive resource on critical friendship application focused solely on the theoretical and methodological understanding of critical friendship. It offers clarity on tools while exploring the complexities of critical friendship. This book makes a significant contribution to the field by expanding on key topics such as trustworthiness, characteristics of critical friendship, and the selection and evaluation of critical friends. It is designed for both seasoned and novice qualitative self-study scholars, providing insight for those seeking to integrate critical friendship into their research practice.
Reliability of CMOS Analog ICs (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing)
by Hakan Kuntman Deniz Özenli Fırat Kaçar Yasin ÖzçelepThis book presents recent advances in reliability investigation of MOS transistors and their applications. Theory and experimental results are discussed, in order to demonstrate the efficacy of the techniques presented. Readers will be enabled to improve their designs in application areas of analog signal processing, ranging from very low frequencies at several Hz levels of biomedical signals to RF applications operating at GHz level, from EEG signals to cognitive radio and encrypted communications or low-noise amplifiers in wireless communications.
Short-cut Demand Elasticities and Other Convenient Approaches to Consumer Demand
by Kenneth W. Clements Haiyan Liu Eliyathamby A. Selvanathan Saroja Selvanathan Marc Jim Mariano George VerikiosThis book provides answers to analysts&’ need to know about elasticities of demand, with a unique two-track approach. The first gives a self-contained, non-technical rendition, accessible to those with limited background. The second track contains the underlying theory, derivations, and some more advanced material. Subsequent chapters deal with the demand for food and other groups of goods, the system-wide approach, and the demand side of EDM and CGE models. This convenient source book will be valuable to students, consultants, business economists and government policy analysts. Clarity of exposition and economic intuition is emphasised throughout. &“In this remarkable book, the authors bridge the gap between sophisticated consumer demand theory and the practical world of economic modeling. Their guidance will be invaluable to anyone aiming to shed light on the economic impact of public policies.&” Thomas W. Hertel, Distinguished Professor and Executive Director, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University &“The elasticity of demand is a key parameter in economics - whether for micro studies or large-scale models. This book illuminates on short-cut approaches for measuring this elasticity and provides derivations and applications. It is a valuable resource for both students and seasoned economists.&” Paul Burke, Professor and Head, Arndt-Corden Department of Economics and Deputy Director, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, Australian National University &“This book endears itself to me with its honest approach to determining elasticities for use in policy analysis. In Chapter 1
Graph Transformation: 18th International Conference, ICGT 2025, Held as Part of STAF 2025, Koblenz, Germany, June 11–12, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15720)
by Jörg Endrullis Matthias TichyThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Graph Transformation, ICGT 2025, held in Koblenz, Germany, during June 11-12, 2025.The 10 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. The topics of the accepted papers cover a wide spectrum, ranging from advancements in the classical theory of graph transformation to the integration of artificial intelligence approaches with graph transformations, the fuzzing of graph databases, and applications of graph transformation in areas such as dialogue management systems and threat analysis.
Bioarchaeology in the Caribbean
by Darlene Weston Chinique de Armas, YadiraBioarchaeology in the Caribbean assembles leading and emerging scholars in Caribbean bioarchaeology, offering an overview of current research in genomic analyses, deathways, demography and health, diet and population mobility, and research ethics.Chapters emphasize the importance of culture in human adaptation and behavior at both population and individual levels. The first volume to focus solely on Caribbean bioarchaeology, this book is a landmark in this rapidly advancing area of scholarship, providing insight into current research methods and theoretical debates. The Caribbean region has a long and diverse history, and the chapters reflect this, discussing Indigenous, African and European colonial populations, temporally spanning the Archaic period, the Early and Late Ceramic periods, the time of first European contact, and the Colonial period.Bioarchaeology in the Caribbean will appeal to undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in bioarchaeology and Caribbean bioarchaeology and archaeology, in particular, as well as local stakeholders in the Caribbean (museum and archaeology professionals).
Body Questions in Practice: Decision-Making Through Movement and the Arts
by Thania AcarónBody Questions in Practice is a comprehensive multimedia guide to exploring life transitions and decision-making, supporting readers during these processes by engaging with body movement and dance. Blending original music composition, illustrations, accessible movement exercises and reflective journaling, this book helps readers understand the important messages our bodies communicate, leading to deeper self-awareness and providing insight into interpersonal relationships.Through practical case studies in creative and therapeutic settings, each chapter illustrates the application of key stages of embodied decision-making. Readers will discover methods to enhance communication, bolster confidence and articulate potential courses of action both in their own practice and in working with others. Underpinned by the principles of dance movement therapy, this framework facilitates embodied exploration, unveiling significant insights into individual movement preferences and cultural influences, while informing effective strategies for managing life’s challenges and opportunities.This dynamic integration of practice and theory provides a space for readers to reconnect with their bodies and deepen their understanding of movement, ultimately enriching their creative or professional endeavours. With activities tailored to all abilities and experience levels, it will resonate particularly well with mental health practitioners, arts therapists, artists, students, academics and advocates for wellbeing.
Public Debt in Kenya: An Economic History (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)
by Aaron ThegeyaPublic debt in developing economies has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, with debt repayment obligations putting the livelihoods of millions of individuals at risk and threatening to stall progress toward lowering poverty rates and achieving long- term development objectives across many countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Debt fragility is a systemic issue that affects many countries spanning different continents, regardless of the idiosyncratic nature of each country’s system of government and drivers of growth. Kenya is one of these fragile economies, currently classified as an economy at high risk of default.This book gives a historical economic account of public debt in Kenya, dating back to the late 1800s. It describes the key episodes and events that resulted in the accumulation of debt and gives an intuitive understanding of the economic dynamics of debt during the precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial periods in Kenya’s history. Existing studies on Kenya’s public debt are either not comprehensive, choosing to focus on a narrow period, or are technical empirical analyses, rendering them inaccessible to a large audience. By describing the dynamics of public debt in Kenya, the book increases familiarity with a topic that has important implications for Kenya, and which has occupied a central stage in Kenya’s policy debates in the recent past.History shows that contagion from economic crises is not unique and isolated to individual nations, thus the book is relevant not only for policy debates in Kenya, but also for other low- income and emerging economies within sub- Saharan Africa.
Chinese Scholars and Think Tanks' Constructions of China's National Interest: Hidden Hand on Demand (Rethinking Asia and International Relations)
by Sabine MokryThis book offers a systematic assessment of how International Relations scholars in mainland China and analysts at Chinese foreign policy think tanks influence the construction of China’s national interest. The detailed analysis shows how proximity to the state and the state’s signaled demand for expertise facilitate and constrain influence and puts forward a new approach for identifying influence by applying frame analysis to 150 foreign policy statements and combining it with quantitative content analysis of 4000 expert publications. Offering a new way of assessing and explaining Chinese foreign policy experts’ influence, understanding the environment in which they operate, and providing suggestions on how to analyze official foreign policy statements, this volume will be of interest to scholars of Chinese foreign policy and anyone working on expert influence in non-democratic regimes.
Clinical Fictions: Psychoanalytic Novelists and Short Story Writers
by Jeffrey BermanClinical Fictions: Psychoanalytic Novelists and Short Story Writers is the first book to explore works of fiction written by prominent psychoanalysts.Broken down into thematic sections, the book traces the literary output of pioneering psychoanalysts such as Julia Kristeva, Bruce Fink, Thomas Odgen, and Gregorio Kohon, among others. Berman looks at works of historical fiction, detective fiction, and the short story, and shows how recurring themes typical of these genres can be understood both psychoanalytically and through a literary lens. The works included investigate experiences of childhood adversity, life in dystopian societies, experiences of psychosis, bodily autonomy, personal loss and, above all, trauma. Unpacking these themes, and their depiction through fiction, Berman gives the reader the tools to apply psychoanalytic literary theory to further works. Interweaving his personal correspondence with authors, including a heartwarming exchange with Cliff Wilkerson, Berman offers unparalleled access to the inner workings of the writers’ minds.This book will be of interest to students and researchers using psychoanalytic literary theory, as well as mental health practitioners who are interested in the intersections between literature and psychoanalysis and discovering new ways of probing the unspoken and unconscious.
The AI-Centered Enterprise: Reshaping Organizations with Context Aware AI
by Amit Joshi Ram Bala Natarajan BalasubramanianThe explosion of generative AI has sparked a wave of case studies showing how quickly and profoundly it is transforming businesses. Yet most of these use cases still apply the technology to enhancing existing systems. This book makes the case for why business leaders must revisit the fundamentals of generative AI and look beyond short-term, tactical gains. Tools like ChatGPT mark just the beginning of Context Aware AI—systems that grasp both the content and intent of unstructured human input. Drawing on real-world examples and academic research, we demonstrate how Context Aware AI can enhance organizational interactions, unlock new forms of collaboration, and usher in the era of the AI-Centered Enterprise. By augmenting baseline Large Language Models (LLMs) with techniques like prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), knowledge graphs, and notably agentic systems, organizations can build customized tools that adapt to individual users’ thinking patterns and the collaborative workflows they are a part of. We present a practical framework—the 3Cs: Calibrate, Clarify, Channelize, to help leaders navigate this radical shift across multiple levels of organizations.
The Ethical and Legal Implications of Commercial Surrogacy for Healthcare: A Global Perspective (Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Health and Illness)
by Mark Brady Jutharat Attawet Kabir Sattarshetty Sarah JeffordIn this groundbreaking work, the authors explore the intricate interplay between commercial surrogacy and the global healthcare system, challenging conventional views with fresh insights into ethical, legal, and medical dimensions.Delving into a rapidly evolving landscape, the book reveals how commercial surrogacy transcends economic transactions to question the very core of healthcare ethics. It scrutinises international legal frameworks and exposes the delicate balance between a surrogate's autonomy and the financial pressures that can undermine it. At the heart of the discussion is the pivotal role of healthcare providers, who navigate complex ethical dilemmas while upholding the rights and well-being of surrogates, intended parents, and children. Through incisive analysis and compelling case studies, this book argues for the urgent need for robust safeguards, comprehensive guidelines, and specialised training to equip professionals for the challenges of modern surrogacy practices.This engaging narrative not only maps the evolving dynamics of commercial surrogacy but also calls for a sustainable, ethical future where healthcare remains a cornerstone of the surrogacy journey. Essential reading for researchers, advanced students, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike, this book offers a holistic and provocative examination of an issue at the crossroads of ethics, law, and medicine.
Interventions for Anti-Oppressive Clinical Supervision: Navigating Critical Praxis
by Melissa Luke Harvey Charles PetersInterventions for Anti-Oppressive Clinical Supervision reimagines the current landscape of clinical supervision training and praxis by offering 50 transformative interventions grounded in the principles of anti-oppression.Designed for interdisciplinary mental health professionals across roles and contexts, it provides dynamic tools to dismantle systems of oppression and embrace liberatory, intersectional approaches to supervision. More than a resource, this book inspires a paradigm shift by blending theory, research, and praxis to cultivate critical reflexivity, critical consciousness, and collaboration.This book provides readers with the foundation to create brave supervision spaces and processes that foster healing, equity, and personal to societal change, setting a new standard for liberating mental health professionals and their communities.
KFS - Kölner Fragebogen zur Sprachlosigkeit: Manual (Manuale zu Testverfahren und Fragebögen)
by Michael Kusch Hildegard Labouvie Thilo Dietz Vera SchiewerDie Fähigkeit zur Kommunikation und zum Austausch von Gedanken und Gefühlen durch Sprache ist zweifellos eines der bedeutenden Merkmale des Menschen. Doch ebenso bedeutsam wie das Gesprochene ist oft das Ungesagte, das Verborgene, das in der Sprachlosigkeit, dem Nicht-Sprechen oder Schweigen liegt. Vor mehr als zwei Jahren begann an der Klinik I für Innere Medizin des Universitätsklinikums Köln die Erforschung des Phänomens der Sprachlosigkeit mit der einhergehenden Entwicklung des Kölner Fragebogens zur Sprachlosigkeit. Im vorliegenden Fragebogenmanual wird in die Welt der Sprachlosigkeit, des Nicht-Sprechens und des Schweigens eingetaucht – eine facettenreiche Thematik, die weit über Prozesse der Sprachproduktion hinausgeht und eine faszinierende, wenn auch oft übersehene Dimension menschlicher Existenz offenbart. PD Dr. Michael Kusch ist approbierter Psychologischer Psychotherapeut und Leiter der Arbeitsgruppe: Psychoonkologische Versorgungsforschung im Bereich Klinische Psychoonkologie der Klinik I für Innere Medizin der Universitätsklinik Köln. Seit 2012 ist er am Universitätsklinikum Köln im Bereich der psychoonkologischen Versorgungsforschung tätig. Für seine Projekte ist Herr Kusch mit dem ersten Preis des Gesundheitspreises 2003 des Landes NRW, Düsseldorf, und in 2019 mit dem ersten Preis des MSD Gesundheitspreises ausgezeichnet worden. Dr. Thilo Dietz studierte Sozial- und Versorgungswissenschaften an der Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftlichen sowie der Humanwissenschaftlichen und Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln. In seiner Promotion widmete er sich dem Themenkomplex und Forschungsgebiet der Sprachlosigkeit. Seit 2024 ist als Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in der Forschung und Lehrkoordination des Lehrstuhls für Medizinsoziologie des Instituts für Medizinsoziologie, Versorgungsforschung und Rehabilitationswissenschaften (IMVR), der Universität zu Köln. Vera Schiewer (M.Sc.) studierte Versorgungswissenschaft an der Humanwissenschaftlichen und Medizinischen sowie der Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln. Von 2020 bis 2023 gehörte sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin der Arbeitsgruppe Psychoonkologische Versorgungsforschung im Bereich Klinische Psychoonkologie der Klinik I für Innere Medizin der Universitätsklinik Köln an. Ihr Forschungsschwerpunkt lag dabei auf der sektorenübergreifenden Psychoonkologie und der Sprachlosigkeit. <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-
Anti-Racism, Multiculturalism and Human Rights: Reconceiving the Politics of Diversity in Employment and Education (Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series)
by Pier-Luc DupontThe continuing prevalence of racial inequality and discrimination is well documented in Britain. While there are multiple accounts of how state institutions are shaped by and reproduce racism, much less has been said about their current and potential contribution to anti-racism. This book elucidates the long-term impact on racism of positive action in employment and multicultural school curricula. It also explores whether international human rights law creates a duty for states to adopt these policies. Positive action and multicultural curricula are not new and have long been advocated by multiculturalists, but this book systematically unpacks how they can counter four structural drivers of racism: racialised national identities, racialised power inequalities, racial fearmongering, and racial segregation. The book goes on to examine the extent to which they have been implemented in Britain, as well as the legal and political opportunities for future development.
Presentist Social Functionalism: Bringing Contemporary Evolutionary Biology to the Social Sciences (Foundations for Interdisciplinarity in the Life Sciences: Concise Monographs)
by Armin W. SchulzThis open access book presents and defends a new approach towards social functionalism: Presentist Social Functionalism. This approach draws on recent developments in evolutionary biology and philosophy of biology to provide a more compelling theoretical foundation for functionalist social analysis. Functionalist approaches to the social sciences—which aim at using facts about what social institutions are for to provide a fulcrum with which to understand, evaluate, and respond to social reality—are about as old as the subject itself, but have also been the subject of much criticism. In particular, a widespread concern for the functionalist tradition in the social sciences is that functional ascriptions often lack a plausible theoretical grounding, and that where such a theoretical grounding can be provided, the empirical presuppositions of this grounding often fail to be met. However, recent developments in evolutionary biology and the philosophy of biology promise to change this situation: they show that functional ascription can be compellingly made in an ahistorical, non-reproduction-based, and non-normative manner, which makes it possible to develop a new account of social functionalism that can fulfil the latter&’s theoretical and empirical desiderata. To show this, the book begins by laying out the major existing accounts of social functionalism and detailing their challenges. It then develops the new, alternative account of Presentist Social Functionalism. Given its interdisciplinary nature and application-focused approach, the book is of interest to researchers in a variety of fields, from evolutionary biology to the social sciences and philosophy.
History of Rabies in the Americas, Volume III: Reflections, Reports, Retrospectives, and Revelations (Fascinating Life Sciences)
by Charles E. RupprechtHistory of Rabies in the Americas, Volume III: Reflections, Reports, Retrospectives, and Revelations is a natural outgrowth of the prior two volumes, which presented topical and spatio-temporal insights on this theme. Volume III offers contributions from those with first-hand experiences with this disease, from groundbreaking discoveries in control and prevention, to the first person to survive rabies without prior vaccination. This volume goes beyond the objectivity of science writing to offer personal narratives detailing individual impacts, the local and global contributions authors have made to detection, prevention, and control, and the long-reaching effects of colonization and disease translocation into this region. The introduction of rabies to the Americas occurred much later than the rest of the world, and the region has played a uniquely pivotal role in global understanding of this disease. Rather than rehashing the topics presented in the first two volumes, Volume III focuses on the leadership role the Americas has played, in the words of those who experienced it first-hand.