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Penchant for Prejudice: Unraveling Bias in Judicial Decision-Making
by Linda Gayle MillsA Penchant for Prejudice combines a detailed empirical study of the decision-making practices of judges with a sophisticated theoretical argument which exposes contemporary myths about judging and suggests methods of incorporating the inevitable bias that is detected in this and other studies. Based on a unique study of the decisions of Social Security judges, the book challenges the meaning of judicial impartiality. Linda G. Mills finds that, in practice, bias is a consistent dimension of what is considered "impartial" decision-making. The results reveal that impartiality as the legal system now defines it, is itself a form of bias, and that a historically and contextually sensitive definition of bias, one which takes account of the communities and cultures that come to be judged in the legal system, must overcome the modern dualistic notion of imparitality as the exclusion of bias in order to respond to needs of the diversity of applicants and the judges who adjudicate their claims. According to Mills, the judicial bias she found reflected in her study seems not only to essentialize and stereotype applicants but also prevents judges from engaging vulnerable claimants in a way that the legal process positively demands. A Penchant for Prejudice will be of interest to students and scholars of law, judicial decisionmaking, and discrimination. Linda G. Mills is Assistant Professor of Social Welfare and Law, University of California, Los Angeles.
Antidumping: How It Works and Who Gets Hurt (Studies In International Economics)
by J. Michael FingerAntidumping is a threat to the liberal trading system that post-World War II Western leadership struggled courageously and effectively to create. It offers a GATT-legal means to destroy the GATT system, leading to restrictions on more U.S. imports than even the Multi-Fibre Arrangement. This book presents studies of five industries whose exports have been hard hit by antidumping actions. Each of these studies avoids the legalisms and the jargon of antidumping and answers a straightforward question: was the national economic interest of either the exporting or the importing country improved by the antidumping actions that were taken? The contributors not only ask questions and present viable answers, but also provide a proposal that offers both consistence with GATT and good economics.This book will be of interest to lawyers, political scientists, economists, and business people. It has intentionally avoided the specialized language of trade regulation so that it may be more readily accessible to anyone interested in international commercial policy.
From Culture to Ethnicity to Conflict: An Anthropological Perspective on Ethnic Conflict
by Jack David EllerIn the post-Cold War era, the most common and often the most violent conflicts are ethnic conflicts. Many people, including many scholars, see ethnic conflicts as a return to the past, as contests between ancient and well-defined groups with long-standing grievances and animosities. Jack David Eller argues instead that these conflicts are a defining phenomenon of the "new world order"--that they are, in many ways, modern-day inventions based only loosely on "traditional" cultures and hostilities. From Culture to Ethnicity to Conflict presents in-depth case studies on Sri Lanka, the Kurds, Rwanda and Burundi, Bosnia, and Quebec, along with two theoretical introductory chapters that offer the reader the tools to understand the relationship between "culture" or "tradition" and contemporary ethnic conflicts. Eller finds that ethnicity is not a simple instantiation of "traditional" culture, nor is conflict a simple consequence of ethnicity. Rather, each is constructed out of certain raw cultural materials, through a process of remembering, forgetting, interpreting, and inventing. Ultimately, Eller demonstrates, these groups are fighting not about culture, but with culture. No other book combines the level of analysis offered here with in-depth case studies of several important examples. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in understanding these conflicts. It will be assigned reading for students and scholars of cultural diversity and ethnic conflict in anthropology, history, political science, and peace and conflict studies. Jack David Eller is Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Denver/Teikyo Loretto Heights University.
Police Interrogation and Confessions
by Yale KamisarA historical overview of the Supreme Court's efforts to deal with a most troublesome and most controversial cluster of problems from pre-Miranda days to the present time.
Black Detroit and the Rise of the UAW
by August Meier Elliott Rudwick Jr.For almost two decades, August Meier and Elliott Rudwick have roamed the frontier of Afro-American history, blazing trails that others have followed. This book forges a solid link between race and class conflict in the twentieth century.---Ira Berlin, The Nation"This fact-filled study is essential to students of the labor and civil rights movements."---David Kusnet, The New Republic"A fascinating slice of history illustrating important race and class issues that are still with us."---Library Journal"By ignoring the conventional lines between labor and black history, Meier and Rudwick have found an unexplored middle ground---the net of relations between the black community and white economic institutions---that shaped the working life of blacks in Detroit's auto plants. This is a major achievement."---David Brody, Professor Emeritus of History, University of California, Davis". . . an important work . . . one of the first to apply the nitty-gritty of social and institutional history to 20th century African American and labor history." ---Eric Arnesen, University of Illinois at ChicagoBlack Detroit and the Rise of the UAW is essential reading for historians of labor and race in America, as well those interested in Detroit's importance as a crucible for American urban history.
Artificial Paradise: Science Fiction and American Reality (Studies In Literature And Science)
by Sharona E. Ben-Tov"The Artificial Paradise shows how science fiction is a powerful purveyor of cultural myths rooted in the history of the West, myths that shape American attitudes toward nature, technology, and the pursuit of happiness. Sharona Ben-Tov posits the theory that science fiction is an American "national mode of thinking" which seeks to replace nature with technological worlds- paradoxically, in hope of regaining a mythic, magical American Eden. Science fiction imagery- from fifties sci-fi through women's sci-fi and cyberpunk- keeps alive the desires of and anxieties born during the Scientific Revolution, when the Western view of nature changed radically. Ben-Tov discusses sci-fi classics like Dune, The Dispossessed, Neuromancer, Vonnegut's fiction, and the Aliens movie in relation to ancient and modern myths of nature, to scientific projects like the atom bomb, Strategic Defense Initiative, robotics, virtual reality, and to cultural psychology. The book will appeal to those interested in popular culture, literature, and feminist studies. It will also enchant general readers who are interested in science fiction, especially readers who want to understand more about the relationship between technology and society. "The Artificial Paradise sets out to map the cultural anxieties that have beset Western thinking since the Scientific Revolution, and to investigate the ills that flow from the split in Western thinking between nature and culture and subject and object, and how the split is expressed and reinforced in popular culture and particularly in written science fiction. . . . [A] thought-provoking, wide-ranging book written in an admirably lucid style."--Sarah Lefanu, author of Feminism and Science Fiction "The examination of America's uneasy relationship with nature is an illuminating approach which draws together science fiction studies and American studies. The witty and readable style should attract a wide readership."--Brian Attebery, Idaho State University "The Artificial Paradise is at once intellectually provocative, knowledgeable, and literate. As our lives become increasingly determined by technology, we will need to turn to such thinkers as Dr. Ben- Tov to guide us through its dangers and pleasures."--Alan Lightman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sharona Ben-Tov is Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and English, Bowling Green State University. She is author of During Ceasefire (Harper-Collins), a book of poems.
Recharting the Caribbean: Land, Law, and Citizenship in the British Virgin Islands
by Bill (William) MaurerIf, as many cultural critics have asserted, the world is becoming more like the Caribbean, then the task of charting what we mean by "the Caribbean" is an urgent one. This careful study of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) calls attention to the ways in which ideas about nature and choice have come to justify a social order in which half the population is deemed not to belong and is denied legal rights. The BVI, one of Britain's few remaining colonial possessions, has become an important destination point for Caribbean migrants and a center for international financial services. Bill Maurer traces how the BVI came to be defined, legally and popularly, as a territorial entity, and how BVIslanders came to define themselves as a "people" sharing a "culture." He argues that law has been central to the construction of ethnic, racial, and cultural differences that create boundaries between peoples and places and that facilitate the exploitation of labor, the exclusion of people from the political process, and the globalization of capital. Recharting the Caribbean will be important reading for anthropologist, legal scholars, and historians of colonial discourse. Bill Maurer is Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of California at Irvine.
Serpents in the Sand: Essays in the Nonlinear Nature of Politics and Human Destiny
by Courtney BrownFor decades, social scientists have worked with models that have sought to quantify and explain human behavior. The common foundation for nearly all of these mathematical applications is the assumption of linear progression, equilibrium, and stability. Serpents in the Sand not only argues that political life is fundamentally nonlinear but thoroughly analyzes specific instances of extreme nonlinearity in politics. By so doing, Courtney Brown offers a guide to the reader on how to apply nonlinearity, including chaos theory, to real-world situations. The author develops his argument by in-depth analysis of four examples covering a broad spectrum of political life. He considers, first, the relationship between individual rationality and the influence of a voter's political milieu. He then turns to look at the dynamics behind the Johnson vs. Goldwater landslide presidential election of 1964. The fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany provide a third case study, followed, by an analysis of the relationship between democratic electoral politics and the ecological environment. Highly original in its finding, Serpents in the Sand resembles no other work on politics. It is the first study of nonlinearity in political behavior to base its argument on specific examples rather than on analogies to physical and ecological systems. Substantively, the book draws provocative conclusions from the test cases, examining for instance the potential for disaster in the oscillatory relationship between the way U.S. presidents are elected and the management of the country's environment. In the end, Serpents in the Sand extends its argument to the philosophy of human existence, showing that human behavior is as nonlinear as all other processes in the universe. Courtney Brown is Associate Professor of Political Science, Emory University.
Practicing Feminisms, Reconstructing Psychology: Notes on a Liminal Science
by Jill G MorawskiPracticing Feminisms, Reconstructing Psychology is a valuable survey of developments to date in feminist psychology and a provocative assessment of its future possibilities. For many psychologists engaged with the questions raised by modern feminist, the reconciliation of scientific methods and feminist commitments has been a complicated and sometimes perplexing project. In her book, Jill Morawski attempts to move beyond the apparent impasses toward a constructive feminist psychology. The book assesses the substantive advances feminist psychology has made and proposes ways in which those transformations can lead to new research and methodologies. These transformative interventions, Morawski argues, have often consisted of local and partial alterations to established methods rather than a programmatic "metatheory" or a formulaic methodology. She reviews a variety of exemplary studies that demonstrate how such intermittent practices, taken together, constitute a groundword for radically new forms of psychological inquiry. The study describes feminist challenges to long-held conceptions of objectivity, subjectivity, and validity and examines emergent problems and ongoing debates. The feminist innovations discussed reveal the impossibility of a pure and abstract objective stance and demonstrate the feasibility of situated and critical objective practices. Morawski also shows how experimental investigative strategies are generating new perspectives on subjectivity, which incorporate agency as well as dependence, reflection as well as reactivity. Feminist inquiry is modifying the procedures through which knowledge is warranted, with different evaluations of validation processes. Despite the transformations in these areas, the pursuit of a feminist psychology remains in transition, in a "liminal" space. Among the emerging issues Morawski explores are vicissitudes of reflexivity, the investigator's self, and the cultural bases of psychological knowledge.
Theorizing Self in Samoa: Emotions, Genders, and Sexualities
by Jeannette Marie MageoTheorizing Self in Samoa develops a new theory of the self in culture through a psychological and historical ethnography of Samoa. As in many non-Western cultures, Samoan understandings of the self are more sociocentric--accentuating the social roles that people play--than egocentric--emphasizing individual, interior feelings and perceptions. Yet in Samoa, as in any culture, aspects of the self that are not emphasized in cultural explanations of personhood continually reappear, and must somehow be accounted for. Jeannette Marie Mageo argues that all cultures attempt to encompass these stray experiences of the self within a discursive system. She introduces a way of charting human development through cultural discourses, which helps reveal how emotion, gender, and sexuality are constructed in Samoan society and other cultures, including our own. The second half of the book explores the effects of cultural contact and colonialization on the innermost experience of cultural subjects. With its long ethnographic record, Samoa provides a unique opportunity to consider the dialectic between historical change and personal experience, opening a perspective on the ways in which cultural history is forever leaving its fingerprints upon human lives. Theorizing Self in Samoa marks out important territory for psychological anthropology and students of Oceania, and will appeal also to students and scholars in cultural studies, women's studies, and history. Jeannette Marie Mageo is Associate Professor of Anthropology, Washington State University.
Justice, Gender, and Affirmative Action (Critical Perspectives On Women And Gender)
by Faye J. Crosby Susan D. ClaytonJustice, Gender, and Affirmative Action by Susan D. Clayton and Faye J. Crosby offers a deep dive into the complex debates surrounding affirmative action through the lens of gender and social psychology. Addressing the persistent gender disparities in the workplace, the authors argue for the necessity of affirmative action to combat ingrained biases and structural inequalities that permeate both economic and sociological dimensions. They use the theory of relative deprivation to illustrate how societal injustices can be overlooked by both victims and society, underscoring the importance of proactive measures like affirmative action. The book analyzes various judicial precedents shaping the discourse and application of affirmative action, highlighting their impact on women's progress, particularly white women, who have benefited significantly from these programs. With insights drawn from numerous studies, the authors argue that affirmative action is essential and propose strategies for its effective implementation, emphasizing that these policies should address systemic biases rather than attempt to compensate for perceived deficiencies within marginalized groups. Through a meticulous examination of the controversies and criticisms of affirmative action, Clayton and Crosby guide readers towards a nuanced understanding of its necessity in promoting justice and equity in contemporary society.
Memory-Theater and Postmodern Drama (Theater: Theory/Text/Performance)
by Jeanette R. MalkinThis book examines the theme of memory in a range of plays by contemporary American and European playwrights, including Samuel Beckett, Heiner Müller, Sam Shepard, Adrienne Kennedy, Suzan-Lori Parks, Thomas Bernhard, and Elfriede Jelinek. Jeanette R. Malkin proposes that postmodern drama--that is, drama since the 1970s--can be defined and examined according to the ways it recasts history and engages memories of the past. Details from our cultural and historical past are of course always fundamental elements of literature and theater: the past haunts the stage. But is the past as it is represented on stage actually the true past? In many of the plays examined in Malkin's book, the past is no longer grounded. Instead, it is a past which floats within the collective unconscious, in a place of fragmented collective identity. These plays "remember" in ways parallel to the theories of knowledge that inform them and thus become paradigms for a vision of the world. Malkin's study seeks answers to questions such as: what are the connections between contemporary drama and processes of memory? How do contemporary aesthetics shape these plays and the memories that they enact? What is remembered and how is the audience targeted? Why is memory so central to so many postmodern theater texts? In answering these questions, Malkin compellingly demonstrates how the past is made present within the double walls of memory and of the theater. "A very important book that bids to be a 'must have' on the timely topic of history versus memory as it is represented in theater." --John Rouse, University of California, San Diego Jeanette R. Malkin is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.
Rooms with a View: The Stages of Community in the Modern Theater (Theater: Theory/Text/Performance)
by Richard Lewis BarrIn Sam Shepard's play Action a character asks, "What's a community?" only to find that no one really knows. Rooms with a View attempts to chart the development of communal concepts through the discourse of dramatic modernism, defining a coherent pattern that illustrates and anticipates innovations in modern and postmodern social theory. To clarify the commonplace notion that audiences actively participate in dramatic art, the intro-ductory chapter theorizes a performance community, which audience, actors, and other backstage actants (such as playwrights and directors) provisionally form in the theater. Connecting psychological, sociological, and aesthetic insights ranging from Freud to Kohut, from Simmel to Nancy, and from Artaud and Brecht to Arnheim and Jellicoe, Richard Barr shows how modernist thinkers are repeatedly drawn to the ideal of communion. The distinctive structure of this collective inquiry helps untangle the roots and routes of modern drama and social thought. Barr analyzes the social and aesthetic theory of four in-fluential dramatists. Ibsen and Strindberg, he claims, explore ways of acknowledging the integrity of individual viewpoints while maintaining collective coherence. Pirandello and, in more radical ways, Beckett, conclude that conflict and division are not simply inevitable but invaluable in organizing alternative perspectives. By analyzing the ways playwrights variously conceive and achieve the complicated unity called community, Rooms with a View produces the rich paradox that difference may make the most difference in creative communal consensus. Richard L. Barr holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, and has taught English at Rutgers University. He is currently a specialist in intersubjective relations, practicing in New Jersey and Switzerland.
Quantifying the Impact of Technical Barriers to Trade: Can It Be Done? (Studies In International Economics)
by Keith E. Maskus John S. WilsonThis book provides an up-to-date discussion of economic issues involved in analyzing regulations of product quality and performance in international trade. Among the issues addressed in this collection are restrictions on genetically modified foods and pesticide use and compatibility standards for computers. While such regulations may serve important goals, they may also interfere with international trade flow by raising the costs of compliance. This is of special concern to developing countries, which have found it difficult to meet the increasingly exacting regulations imposed by the United States and Europe. Keith E. Maskus and John S. Wilson gather prominent international trade specialists to ask whether the impacts of such regulations may be quantified systematically in order to inform the international policy debate. The essays included here cover all fronts of the debate over regulatory issues and trade conflicts. The discussion ranges from a review of how trade conflicts emerge and how they are managed by the international trading system to a technical analysis of the potential impact of European restraints on trade in genetically modified products to an examination of methods for estimating the costs of compliance with environmental regulations. Considerable attention is paid to whether the emergence and enforcement of stronger standards among developed economies could result in diminished trade opportunities for developing countries. At the same time, the possibility that standards could expand market access through resolving consumer information problems is analyzed. This book will appeal to international economists, international relations specialists, and individuals concerned about appropriate regulation of safety and health issues in the global economy. Keith E. Maskus is Professor of Economics, University of Colorado, Boulder. John S. Wilson is Lead Economist, Development Economics Research Group, The World Bank.
The American Naturalist, volume 206 number 3 (September 2025)
by The American NaturalistThis is volume 206 issue 3 of The American Naturalist. Since its inception in 1867, The American Naturalist has maintained its position as one of the world’s premier peer-reviewed publications in ecology, evolution, and behavior research. Its goals are to publish articles that are of broad interest to the readership, pose new and significant problems, introduce novel subjects, develop conceptual unification, and change the way people think. The American Naturalist emphasizes sophisticated methodologies and innovative theoretical syntheses — all in an effort to advance the knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles.
A Shadow Crown: The Halfling Saga Book 2 (The Halfling Saga)
by Melissa BlairThe highly anticipated second instalment of the new adult fantasy saga that took BookTok by storm picks up where A Broken Blade left off . . . To the kingdom, Keera is the king's Blade, his most feared and trusted spy and assassin. But in the shadows, she works with Prince Killian and his Shadow - the dark, brooding Fae, Riven, who sets her blood on fire. Together, they plot to kill a tyrant king. In Myrelinth, the lush, secret city of trees, Fae, Elves, and Halflings like Keera live in harmony. But Keera cannot escape her past: her crimes against her own people have followed her all the way to the Faeland. There is a traitor in their midst, and Keera is the top suspect.Keera finds comfort in the allies that have become her family. She swore she would never open her heart again after a loss she barely survived. But she will soon find she has more to lose than she ever imagined . . .Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series, A Shadow Crown is a tour-de-force high fantasy novel with stunning world building and a slow burn enemies to lovers romance. Readers seeking more LGBTQ+ and BIPOC representation in the fantasy realm will fall in love with the unforgettable cast of characters introduced in A Broken Blade, whose sagas are only beginning . . .
AI Management Framework: Practical Solutions for Ethical AI Deployment and Continuous Improvement
by John KyriazoglouIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, managing artificial intelligence effectively is crucial for both private-sector companies and public-sector organizations. This book provides a robust and ethical framework to guide you through the complexities of AI deployment and management. This book is your ultimate guide to preparing your organization for AI, developing and operating AI systems, and continuously assessing and improving your AI ecosystem. It introduces a well-tested, practical management system that emphasizes ethical principles and practical solutions. Designed with practicality in mind, this book offers ready-to-use examples and customizable approaches to fit your organization’s unique needs. Whether you are looking to enhance decision-making, improve customer support, or ensure ethical AI practices, this book provides the tools and insights needed to develop, operate, and assess AI systems effectively, regardless of compliance with the ISO AI standard. What You Will Learn: A philosophical framework to ground your AI initiatives. Guidance on navigating AI laws and regulations. A five-phase AI implementation approach covering preparation, management, development, operation, and assessment. Over 31 support tools, including policies, procedures, and ready-made examples of AI plans. Who This Book Is for: The audience of this book includes CIOs, IT Managers and AI Project Managers, IT development staff, AI and data science professionals, cybersecurity professionals, auditors (IT, Internal, External, etc.), CISOs and corporate security managers, HR managers and staff, compliance and data protection officers, and anyone else interested in using or operating AI systems.
Revolutionizing Youth Mental Health with Ethical AI: Transform Youth Mental Well-being by Exploring Responsible AI and GenAI Applications
by Sharmistha Chatterjee Azadeh Dindarian Usha RengarajuThis book is your comprehensive guide into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and youth mental health. It aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and its transformative potential in addressing youth mental health challenges. The book's content is structured into three key parts, each focusing on different facets of AI applications in youth mental health. The first part provides a comprehensive background on the current state of youth mental health, analyzing the prevalence of mental health issues and identifying the unique challenges faced by the digital generation. In the second part, we explore the foundational principles of AI and its potential for revolutionizing mental health care, including natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics. In this section, you will find in-depth case studies and real-world applications that showcase how AI-driven interventions have already transformed mental health care for youth across diverse contexts. Finally, the third part delves into ethical considerations, fairness, privacy concerns, and the responsible integration of AI in youth mental health care to design long-term sustainable solutions. This book offers a unique and holistic perspective, making it an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about leveraging AI for the betterment of youth mental health. Through this book, you will gain the knowledge and tools needed to design and implement effective AI-driven solutions that have the potential to transform the mental health landscape for the benefit of future generations. What You Will Learn Understand the current state of youth mental health, exploring the prevalence of mental health issues among the digital generation Understand natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics Know how AI interventions are already transforming mental health care for youth in diverse contexts Be aware of fairness, privacy concerns, and the responsible integration of AI in youth mental health care Get familiar with the role of GenAI in the mental health domain and how AI agents can be a game-changer Who This Book Is For To equip academics and researchers in the AI, computer science, and digital mental health domain as well as AI application developers with a deeper understanding of how AI-powered innovations can enhance the well-being of youth; and innovation managers and policymakers who are interested in exploring the AI use cases
Management of Digital EcoSystems: 16th International Conference, MEDES 2024, Naples, Italy, November 18–20, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2518)
by Richard Chbeir Schahram Dustdar Yannis Manolopoulos Elio Masciari Ernesto Damiani Evaggelia Pitoura Antonio RinaldiThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Management of Digital EcoSystems, MEDES 2024, held in Naples, Italy, during November 2024. The 23 full papers and 10 Short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 65 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Energy and Environment; Recommendation Systems; Social Networks and Emotion Recognition; Medical and Health Issues; Cybersecurity and Privacy; Data Mining Operations; Parallel and Distributed Systems; Network Aspects, and Applications.
Digital Dreams, Urban Realities: Crafting Sustainable, Inclusive, and Beautiful Cities (The Urban Book Series)
by Milena Vukmirović Aleksandra Đukić Eva Vaništa Lazarević Aleksandra Krstić-FurundžićThis book is a forward-thinking exploration of the future of urban development. This insightful book dives deep into how cities can evolve to become more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive by applying the innovative principles of the New European Bauhaus. By blending science, technology, art, and culture, the book provides a holistic view of ecological transition, offering fresh perspectives on urban challenges. It draws on a rich collection of real-world case studies, showcasing how these cutting-edge ideas are already being applied in cities across the globe. Each case study brings theory to life, providing actionable strategies that urban planners, architects, policymakers, and researchers can use to make a tangible impact in their own communities. A key highlight of the book is its emphasis on the importance of community involvement in urban planning. It explores how participatory design ensures that cities are not just built for people, but by people, creating spaces that reflect the diverse needs and aspirations of local populations. In addition, this book explores the role of education in preparing the next generation of urban thinkers. It introduces innovative curricula designed to equip future architects, planners, and policymakers with the skills they need to lead the ecological transition. With an international focus, the book draws on examples from diverse regions, giving readers a global perspective on sustainable development. Whether you're looking to implement greener building practices, foster community engagement, or innovate within urban design, this book offers valuable insights and practical tools for making cities not just livable, but truly thriving. This book is an essential read for anyone invested in the future of urban living. Ready to be part of the movement towards sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive cities? This book is your guide to turning that vision into reality
Peptide Libraries: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2934)
by Hans Michael Maric Ronald FrankThis volume provides a collection of novel and emerging methods for the generation and application of peptide libraries. Chapter focus on methods and techniques highlighting new avenues for library screening. Written in the Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters outline strategies and overview their area or describe specific applications of the method including an introduction, the necessary materials, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory and computational protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Peptide Libraries: Methods and Protocols aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.
Ion Exchange Processes for Water and Environment Management (Sustainable Materials and Technology)
by Anish Khan Amita SomyaThis book presents theory, principles and applications of ion exchangers for water and environment management. It begins with an introduction, ion-exchange equilibrium kinetics of ion-exchange process and fundamental properties of ion exchangers which make them appropriate in various applications. The theories underlying the operation of ion-exchange resins are explained, as well as the production of resin products with groups adapted to specific ions or groups of ions including principles of ion-exchange process, different synthetic procedures of ion exchangers and characterization techniques, and the role of ion exchangers with their specific characteristics. This book is an invaluable tool to analytical chemists and researchers who are interested in the applications of ion-exchange materials.
Mathematics for Computer Graphics (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)
by John VinceJohn Vince explains a comprehensive range of mathematical techniques and problem-solving strategies associated with computer games, computer animation, special effects, virtual reality, CAD and other areas of computer graphics in this completely revised and expanded seventh edition. The first five chapters cover a general introduction, number sets, algebra, trigonometry and coordinate systems, which are employed in the following chapters on determinants, vectors, matrix algebra, complex numbers, geometric transforms, quaternion algebra, quaternions in space, interpolation, statistics, curves and patches, analytical geometry and barycentric coordinates. Following this, the reader is introduced to the relatively new subject of geometric algebra, followed by two chapters that introduce differential and integral calculus. Finally, there are chapters on Fourier analysis and Worked examples. Mathematics for Computer Graphics covers all of the key areas of the subject, including: • Number sets • Algebra • Trigonometry • Complex numbers • Coordinate systems • Determinants • Vectors • Quaternions • Matrix algebra • Geometric transforms • Interpolation • Curves and surfaces • Analytic geometry • Statistics • Barycentric coordinates • Geometric algebra • Differential calculus • Integral calculus • Fourier analysis This seventh edition contains approximately 200 worked examples and over 350 colour illustrations, which are central to the author’s descriptive writing style. Mathematics for Computer Graphics provides a sound understanding of the mathematics required for computer graphics software and setting the scene for further reading of more advanced books and technical research papers.
Intelligent Infrastructure and Smart Materials: Sustainable Technologies for a Greener Future
by Vijay P. Singh Anoop Kumar Shukla Shray Pathak Shreya SharmaThis book delves into the intersection of advanced technologies, sustainable development, and the crucial role of infrastructure in shaping a more environmentally friendly world. In the contemporary era, as societies grapple with the challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and urbanization, the concept of intelligent infrastructure becomes paramount. The book explores how integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and smart materials into our built environment can contribute to the creation of more efficient, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure systems. The significance of this book lies in its comprehensive exploration of the potential of intelligent infrastructure and smart materials to address pressing environmental issues. It sheds light on how these technologies can optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and enhance the overall efficiency of infrastructure networks. Moreover, the book emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the context of infrastructure development, urging a shift towards eco-friendly practices. By showcasing real-world examples and case studies, the book provides practical insights into the implementation of intelligent infrastructure solutions, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and sustainability.
Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications 9: Results from the 12th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1419)
by Daehyung Park Cunjia Liu Dae-Young Lee Min Jun KimThis book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in related fields, providing timely insights into recent progress in robotics and artificial intelligence. Today, AI's capabilities exceed human limitations. As AI generates texts, images, and videos, the boundaries between virtual reality and the physical world are becoming increasingly blurred. We are entering a new era in which AI agents can act on our behalf. With the continued development of AI agent systems, robot intelligence has made remarkable advancements and is being applied to the real world. The role of robots is becoming more crucial in the development of both the virtual and physical worlds. The Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (RiTA) Conferences have significantly contributed to introducing advanced robot intelligence technologies and fostering professional networking. RiTA has a firm grounding in robot intelligence, extending to robot systems, and covering areas such as advanced machine learning, autonomous navigation, human-robot collaboration, explainable AI, sensor integration, robotic swarms, and ethical considerations. This is the 9th edition of the RiTA Conference Proceedings, which features the latest research results from both theoretical and experimental studies and advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics. It is based on a collection of papers presented at the 12th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (RiTA), held at Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, Korea. The conference, with the main theme "Generative Thinking, Generative Action," was held from December 4 to 7, 2024. For better readability, the 34 papers are grouped into three chapters: Chapter I: Perception and Learning; Chapter II: Planning and Control; and Chapter III: Interaction and Applications.