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  • 1
    ISBN: 9789811980572
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (351 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.4825101821
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Part I Mutual Learning Among Civilizations -- 1 Western Individualism and Eastern Collectivism from a Transcultural Perspective -- No Cultural Value Should Be Pushed to the Extreme -- Western "Democracy" Is Not Enough to Resolve All Our Problems -- China's Collectivism Can Be a Reference for the West -- 2 To Understand China's Success, First Understand Chinese Civilization -- 3 Is There a Clash of Civilizations? -- 4 The Latin Bridge Between Chinese and Western Dialogue -- Latin and Chinese, an Amazing Relationship -- Modern Chinese Words from Latin -- Striking Similarities Between Ancient Chinese and Latin -- 5 Confucius in American Supreme Court and Contemporary Culture -- 6 The Different Development Models of China and the West -- The Uniqueness of China's Development Model -- Understanding China's Peaceful Development -- The Belt and Road Initiative: A Modern Example of China's Peaceful Development -- From Neoliberal Globalization to Globalization with Chinese Characteristics -- 7 Uncle Hanzi Breaks Down Cultural Boundaries by Making Learning Chinese Fun -- How the Search Began -- Making Learning Chinese Fun -- Breaking Cultural Boundaries -- 8 The Path for Proximity Between the East and the West -- 9 Creating New Dialogue Between the East and the West to Improve Global Governance -- 10 How Cultural Communication Bridges the East and the West -- Part II Hot Issues -- 11 How to Address the Crisis of Global Modernity: Through Competition or Cooperation Between the East and the West? -- 12 Olympic Boycotts Are Short-Sighted and Negative -- 13 Why the UAE Wants to Be China's Best Partner -- 14 The International Order in the Future -- 15 Globalization Is Not Dead, and the Thucydides Trap Theory Is Groundless -- 16 Is America Still an Immigrants' Paradise?.
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  • 2
    ISBN: 9789811980862
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1152 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    Series Statement: Cognitive Science and Technology Series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 302.2
    Keywords: Communication and technology ; Engineering ; Telecommunication ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Contents -- A Methodology for Selecting Smart Contract in Blockchain-Based Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Smart Contract Use Cases -- 4 Challenges in Implementing Smart Contract -- 5 Proposed Methodology -- 6 Conclusion and Future Scope -- References -- Deep Learning Neural Networks for Detection of Onset Leukemia from Microscopic Images -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Algorithms -- 3.1 Fuzzy C-Means Algorithm -- 3.2 Active Contours -- 3.3 Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Design of 4 × 4 Butler Matrix for 5G High Band of 26 GHz -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Design of Butler Matrix and Its Subcomponents -- 2.1 Design of Branch Line Coupler -- 2.2 Design of 0 dB Crossover -- 2.3 Design of Phase Shifter -- 2.4 Design of Rectangular Patch Antenna -- 2.5 Design of Overall Butler Matrix -- 3 Results and Analysis -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Pedestrian and Vehicle Detection for Visually Impaired People -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Data Acquisition and Pre-processing -- 2.2 Feature Extraction -- 2.3 Dimensionality Reduction -- 2.4 Classification of Vehicles and Pedestrian -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Measuring Effectiveness of CSR Activities to Reinforce Brand Equity by Using Graph-Based Analytics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Pre-processing of Data -- 4 Modelling and Analysis -- 5 Results and Conclusion -- References -- Design and Implementation of Built-In Self-Test (BIST) Master Slave Communication Using I2C Protocol -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Objectives -- 1.3 Need and Importance -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Existing Methods -- 3.2 Proposed Method -- 4 Results -- 5 Conclusion -- Bibliography.
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  • 3
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    ISBN: 9789811988912
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (395 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.260951
    Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung ; Electronic books
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  • 4
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    ISBN: 9789811989834
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (280 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    DDC: 305.89597205134
    Keywords: Electronic books
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  • 5
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    ISBN: 9789819918829
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (271 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    DDC: 303.4825101821
    Keywords: Confucianism and state-China-21st century ; China-Foreign relations-21st century ; China-Politics and government-2002- ; Electronic books
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  • 6
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    ISBN: 9789819915026
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (94 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Education Series
    DDC: 305.8072
    Keywords: Multiculturalism-Research ; Multiculturalism-Study and teaching ; Electronic books
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  • 7
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    ISBN: 9789811974700
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xii, 360 pages)
    Series Statement: Population, Regional Development and Transport Series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 304.620951
    Keywords: Transportation-China ; Sustainable transportation ; China-Population ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Importance and Necessity -- 1.1.1 Regional Development -- 1.1.2 Transport Efficiency -- 1.1.3 Transport Investment -- 1.1.4 Sustainable and Human-Oriented Transport -- 1.1.5 Human-Land Harmonisation -- 1.1.6 Social Transformation -- 1.1.7 Transport Equity -- 1.2 Research Purpose and Analytical Framework -- 1.2.1 Purposes -- 1.2.2 Framework -- 1.3 Main Data Source -- 1.3.1 Data for National-Level Analysis -- 1.3.2 Data for City Cases -- References -- 2 China's Transport System -- 2.1 History of China's Comprehensive Transport Corridor -- 2.1.1 Rudimentary Stage -- 2.1.2 Initial Stage of Formation -- 2.1.3 Stage of Improvement -- 2.2 Fixed-Asset Investment in Transport Facilities -- 2.2.1 Highway Transport -- 2.2.2 Waterway Transport -- 2.2.3 Railway Transport -- 2.2.4 Air Transport -- 2.2.5 Logistics -- 2.3 Conclusion -- 3 Population Growth and Urban-Rural Structure -- 3.1 Population Growth -- 3.2 Dual Urban-Rural Population Structure -- 3.2.1 Formation of the Urban-Rural Dual System -- 3.2.2 Changes in the Urban-Rural Structure -- 3.2.3 Spatial Characteristics of the Urban-Rural Structure -- 3.3 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Family Structure, Gender and Education -- 4.1 Family Structure -- 4.1.1 Changes in Family Structure -- 4.1.2 Migrant Families and Family Employment -- 4.1.3 Fertility Policy in China and Its Impacts on Family Structure -- 4.2 Gender Structure -- 4.2.1 General Characteristics of Gender Structure -- 4.2.2 Spatial Characteristics of Gender Structure -- 4.3 Education Structure -- 4.3.1 Basic Characteristics -- 4.3.2 Gaps in Education -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Population-Based Service Level and the Accessibility of Transport -- 5.1 Spatial Match Between Population and Transport -- 5.1.1 Railway Transport Service Level Evaluation.
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9789811998416
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (190 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    Series Statement: Chinese Culture Series v.7
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.810951
    Keywords: Marriage-China ; International relations ; Marriage in art ; Marriage in popular culture ; Western countries-Relations-China ; China-Relations-Western countries ; Electronic books
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  • 9
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    ISBN: 9789811681707
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xiv, 414 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 301
    Keywords: Sociology ; Science-Social aspects ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements: Standing on the Shoulders of Social Networks -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Paradigms and Programmes -- T.S. Kuhn: A Man for All Seasons -- The Kuhnian Paradigm -- The Marxist Paradigm for Science and Scientific Change -- Conflict Theory &amp -- Marxism -- The Strong, Weak, and Moderate Programmes -- Conclusion: Toward a New Theory of Inquiry -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Give Me a Laboratory and I Will Rewrite Science -- Anthropology of Science -- THE Laboratory Studies -- Anthropological Epistemology -- The Social Construction of Facts -- Laboratory Life -- A Note on Ethnomethodology -- Conclusion-the Laboratory Studies: A Critical Overview -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Inside a Scientific Laboratory: An Ethnography of Scientific Practice -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Discipline and the Laboratory -- The Laboratory Atmosphere -- A Phenomenological Laboratory -- The Rhetoric of Persuasion in Science -- Reflections on Life Among the Colloids and the Chemists -- Contingencies and Science -- Denouement: Indra's Net -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4: The Invention of Science: An Orientalist Perspective -- Preface -- Science and Orientalist Discourse -- The Image of Science -- How Shall We Think About Science? -- Science and the Creation of the West/East -- Can Science Be Saved? -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Chapter 5: The Sociology of Objectivity -- Preface -- Introduction -- Objectivity as a Social Fact -- The Sociology of Knowledge -- The Crisis in Science -- Science and Values -- The Psychology of Science and the Theory of Inquiry -- The Social Organization of Science -- Dialectical Sociology -- Conclusion -- Epilogue: Culture Versus Genes in Human Evolution -- Bibliography -- Chapter 6: Social Construction: The Fundamental Theorem -- The End of the Social? -- Social Constructionism as a Fundamental Theorem.
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  • 10
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    ISBN: 9789811657078
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (411 pages)
    Series Statement: Hong Kong Studies Reader Ser.
    DDC: 305.0971
    Keywords: Hong Kong (China)-Social conditions ; Electronic books
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  • 11
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    ISBN: 9789811684760
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (217 pages)
    DDC: 954.035092
    Keywords: Gandhi, Mahatma,-1869-1948 ; Nonviolence ; Passive resistance ; Electronic books
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  • 12
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    ISBN: 9789811670213
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (158 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path Series
    DDC: 306.0951
    Keywords: Economic history ; China-Economic conditions-2000- ; China-Social life and customs-2002- ; Electronic books
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  • 13
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    ISBN: 9789811682216
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (168 pages)
    DDC: 306.432
    Keywords: Bourdieu, Pierre,-1930-2002 ; Education, Higher-Philosophy ; Electronic books
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  • 14
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    ISBN: 9789811661945
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (367 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path Series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 361.70951
    Keywords: Biotechnology ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Preface -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editor -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Research Background and Topic -- 1.2 Main Concepts Defined -- 1.2.1 Charity and Charitable Organization -- 1.2.2 Donation, Acceptance of Donation, and Benefit -- 1.2.3 Charitable Donation Mechanism -- 1.3 Literature Review -- 1.3.1 Studies of the General Situation for Charitable Donation -- 1.3.2 Studies of Charitable Donation Mechanism -- 1.3.3 Charitable Donation Outside China -- 1.4 Theoretical Basis and Research Approach -- 1.4.1 Theoretical Basis for Studying Charitable Donation -- 1.4.2 Analytical Framework -- 1.4.3 Research Methods -- 1.5 Main Content and Conclusions -- 1.5.1 The Donor's Behavioral Characteristics -- 1.5.2 Intermediary Charitable Organizations and Their Characteristics -- 1.5.3 Cultural and Social Factors Affecting Charitable Donation -- 1.5.4 Modes of Raising Charitable Donations and Giving Assistance -- 1.5.5 Trends in the Development of the Chinese Charitable Donation Mechanism -- References -- 2 Donors and Their Modes of Donation -- 2.1 Government Agencies -- 2.1.1 Current Situation for Donations by Government Agencies -- 2.1.2 Features of Government Donations -- 2.2 Enterprises -- 2.2.1 Current Situation of Enterprise Donations -- 2.2.2 Characteristics of Enterprise Donations -- 2.3 Individuals -- 2.3.1 Current Situation for Individual Donations -- 2.3.2 Features Characterizing Individual Donations -- 2.4 Donation by Individuals: A Case Study of the "One Day Charity" Square Activity -- 2.4.1 Survey Background and Sample Introduction -- 2.4.2 Features of Donors' Charity Knowledge and Behaviors -- 2.4.3 Factors Affecting Individuals' Donation -- 2.5 Features and Motivations of Charitable Donations Made During the SARS Crisis -- 2.5.1 Features Characterizing the Charitable Assistance During the SARS Crisis.
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  • 15
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    ISBN: 9789811655982
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (369 pages)
    DDC: 305.484120954
    Keywords: India-Emigration and immigration ; Electronic books
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  • 16
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    ISBN: 9789811900594
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (467 pages)
    DDC: 306.0954
    Keywords: Indigenous peoples ; Electronic books
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  • 17
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    ISBN: 9789811666094
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (114 pages)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
    DDC: 304.6
    Keywords: Population-Social aspects ; Japan-Population ; Electronic books
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  • 18
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    ISBN: 9789811666636
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (246 pages)
    DDC: 612.67
    Keywords: Aging ; Older people ; Sustainable development-Asia ; Electronic books
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  • 19
    ISBN: 9789811902604
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (207 pages)
    Series Statement: Critical Studies of Education Ser. v.17
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.432
    Keywords: Educational sociology ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Historical, Political and Social Background: `The Neoliberal Times´ and Education -- 2.1 The Structure of Neoliberalism -- 2.2 The Neoliberal State and the Citizen -- 2.3 The Neoliberal Education -- 2.4 The Neoliberal Transformation Process in Turkey -- 2.5 The Issue of Neoliberal Governmentality and Schools -- 2.6 Decentralization and School-Based Management -- 2.7 The Teacher-Parent Shift in the Neoliberal School System -- 2.8 The Shift in the Mothers´ Role in the School System -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Unpaid Care Labour, Voluntary Work and Motherhood -- 3.1 Unpaid Mother Labour and School as a Space for Hegemonic Reproduction -- 3.1.1 The Unpaid Labour -- 3.1.1.1 Family as an Ideological and Material Reproductive Space -- 3.1.1.2 Women´s Unpaid Reproductive Labour, the Family and the Market -- 3.1.1.3 Financial Value of Unpaid Care Work and the Neoliberal Privatization Policies -- 3.1.1.4 Unpaid Women´s Labour Within the School System -- 3.2 Voluntary Work -- 3.2.1 A Brief History of Voluntary Work -- 3.2.2 Why Do People Volunteer? -- 3.2.2.1 Voluntary Work and Symbolic Capital -- 3.2.2.2 Voluntary Work and Possibility of Empowerment -- 3.2.2.3 Plug-in Style Volunteering vs. Critical Engagement -- Voluntary Action and Citizenship/Civic Engagement -- 3.2.2.4 Financial Value of Voluntary Work -- 3.2.2.5 Women and Voluntary Work -- 3.2.2.6 Women´s Voluntary Work and Neoliberal Policies -- 3.2.2.7 Voluntary Work and Women as Parents Within the School System -- 3.3 Patriarchal Ideology, Capitalism, and Motherhood -- 3.3.1 Ideology and the Discourse of Motherhood and Childhood -- 3.3.2 Maternal Authority, Maternal Anxiety and Schooling.
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    ISBN: 9789811698811
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (470 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.2350954
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    Keywords: Adolescence ; Adolescent psychology ; Developmental psychology ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 Introduction to Adolescence in India: Issues, Challenges, and Possibilities -- 'Adolescence'! -- References -- Part I Introduction -- 2 Development in Adolescence: An Introduction -- Introduction -- Adolescence Stage: Definition and Nature -- Development in Adolescence -- Aspects of Development -- Physical Development -- Cognitive Development -- Moral Development -- Emotional Development -- Social Development -- Theories of Development -- Historical Theories of Development -- Contemporary Theories on Development -- Jerome Bruner's Theory of Cognitive Development -- Stages of Human Development in the Light of Indian Traditions -- The Buddhist Tradition -- Conclusion -- Time to Reflect -- References -- 3 Identity Development in Adolescents -- Introduction -- Sociocultural Context of Adolescence and Youth -- The Kaleidoscope of Adolescence and Youth -- The Contexts of Development for Adolescence -- The Macro Contexts of Development -- The Brahmanical-Hindu Time Table of Human Development -- Cultural Messages in Classical Texts and Popular Narratives -- Opportunity Structures of Caste, Class, and Geographical Location -- Religious Rites, Values, and Identities -- Neoliberalization, Social Media, and Formation of Youth Identities -- Violence, Political Mobilization, and Civic Engagement -- Micro Contexts of Development -- Familial Context, Parental Authority, and Social Change -- Importance and Inclusivity of Peer Relations -- Educational Contexts -- Conclusion -- Time to Reflect -- References -- 4 Peer Relations in Adolescence -- Introduction -- Peer Relations: Key Terms and Related Concepts -- Shifting Influence from Family to Peers -- Development of Peer Relations -- Romantic Relations in Adolescence: A Special Case of Peer Relations -- Peer Relations and Adolescent Identity Development.
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    ISBN: 9789811691461
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (vii, 156 pages)
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    DDC: 302.230951
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Electronic books
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  • 22
    ISBN: 9789811673108
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (549 pages)
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences Ser.
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    DDC: 306
    Keywords: Quality of life ; Agriculture-Economic aspects ; Tourism ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Message -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Livelihood Transformations and Sustainability in India -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Study Area -- 1.3 Livelihood Sustainability: Meaning and Concept -- 1.4 Materials and Methods -- 1.4.1 Database -- 1.4.2 Selection of Components and Indicators for Sustainable Livelihood Index (SLI) -- 1.4.3 Formulation of Sustainable Livelihood Index (SLI) -- 1.5 Results and Discussions -- 1.6 Livelihood Sustainability Ladder -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 The Exodus in Times of Pandemic: Mobility, Migration and Livelihood of Informal Migrant Workers During COVID-19 Crisis in India -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Objectives of the Study -- 2.3 Methods and Materials -- 2.4 Discussion -- 2.4.1 Contextualizing COVID-19 Crisis in India: Rethinking Mobility and Migration -- 2.4.2 Informal Migrant Labour in India and the COVID-19 Crisis: The Backdrop -- 2.4.3 COVID-19-Extenuating Institutionalized Inequalities and Exacerbating Existing Vulnerabilities Among Informal Migrant Workers: The Exodus -- 2.4.4 Institutionalized Inequalities and Harassment -- 2.4.5 Migrant Workers, COVID-19 Crisis and Mental Health -- 2.4.6 Idea of Redistributive Conflict: Locating the Problematic in Allocation of Resources and Government Response to Informal Labour and Massive Reverse Migration -- 2.4.7 Efficacy of Programmatic Interventions by National and State Governments During the Pandemic and Their Impact on Migrants -- 2.4.8 Need for Data and Proper Documentation of Migration Histories Imposed by COVID-19 -- 2.4.9 Need of the Hour: Effective Labour Migration Governance -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Challenges in Livelihood of Residents in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka Due to Water Scarcity -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review -- 3.3 Statement of the Problem.
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  • 23
    ISBN: 9789811666674
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (289 pages)
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    DDC: 303.482
    Keywords: Branding (Marketing)-China ; Product management-China ; Online social networks in business-China ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Research Background -- 1.1.1 Severity of Brand Crisis -- 1.1.2 Rapid Development of Microblog/Weibo -- 1.2 Research Purposes and Significance -- 1.2.1 Research Purposes -- 1.2.2 Research Significance -- 1.3 Research Questions and Structure -- 1.3.1 Research Questions -- 1.3.2 Research Contents -- 1.3.3 Structure -- 1.4 Research Methods and Technical Route -- 1.4.1 Research Methods -- 1.4.2 Technical Route -- 1.5 Research Innovation -- References -- 2 Literature Review and Theoretical Foundation -- 2.1 Research Status Quo -- 2.1.1 Brand Crisis Dissemination -- 2.1.2 Information Dissemination on Microblogging Platforms -- 2.1.3 Research on Information Behavior -- 2.1.4 Contextual Factors of Behavior -- 2.1.5 Research Review -- 2.2 Theoretical Foundation -- 2.2.1 Information Context Theory -- 2.2.2 Information Grounds Theory -- 2.2.3 Information Processing Theory -- 2.2.4 Field Theory of Psychology -- 2.2.5 Information Behavior Theory -- 2.3 Summary -- References -- 3 Fluctuation Features of Brand Crisis Information Sharing by Weibo Users -- 3.1 Data Collection and Descriptive Statistics -- 3.1.1 Data Acquisition and Data Preprocessing -- 3.1.2 Data Features and Descriptive Statistical Analysis -- 3.2 Fluctuation Features of Reposting Behavior -- 3.2.1 Fluctuation Features of the Whole Information Spreading Process -- 3.2.2 Weekly Fluctuation Features -- 3.2.3 Weekly Fluctuation Features -- 3.3 Fluctuation Features of Comment Behavior -- 3.3.1 Fluctuation Features of the Whole Communication Process -- 3.3.2 Weekly Fluctuation Features -- 3.3.3 One-Day Fluctuation Features -- 3.4 Summary -- References -- 4 Contextual Factors Affecting Brand Crisis Information Sharing by Weibo Users -- 4.1 Selection and Construction of Contextual Factors.
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    ISBN: 9789811909504
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (300 pages)
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    DDC: 303.483
    Keywords: Artificial intelligence-Social aspects ; COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020--Economic aspects ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About This Book -- Introduction and Principles of Sacrifices -- COVID-19 Crisis and Its Sacrifices -- An AI-Enhanced Society After the COVID-19 Crisis -- International Affairs Against Crisis of the After Corona -- Conclusion -- Contents -- Introduction -- A Worldview Seen from Sacrifices -- 1 Posing the Questions -- 2 Unveiling the Reality by a Perspective of "Sacrifices" -- 2.1 Invisible But Important -- 2.2 The Distribution of Sacrifices -- 3 Life and Money -- 3.1 Equal and Indiscriminate Measurement -- 3.2 Same Democracy But Different Meaning -- 3.3 Inequality as a Result? Or An Institutional Flaw? -- 4 For Living with the Others in the World -- 4.1 Recognizing Each Dignity -- 4.2 Emergent Evils Derived from the Highest Good -- 5 Condemnation and Atonement -- 6 Triggering Global Tensions to Rise Conflicts -- 7 Repeating Historical Events as Déjà Vu -- 8 As a Contemporary Review of the Social Theories -- References -- Crises, Risks and Sacrifices -- 1 On Crisis, Risk and Sacrifice -- 1.1 How to Think About Crisis, Risk and Sacrifice -- 1.2 Definitions and Differences on Crisis, Risk and Sacrifice -- 1.3 Definitions on the Principles of Distribution of Sacrifices -- 1.4 Sociological Categorization on Crisis, Risk and Sacrifice -- 2 Measuring and Quantifying Methodologies -- 2.1 As Social Scientific Studies -- 2.2 Risk Assessment -- 2.3 Pareto Efficient in Economic Models -- 2.4 Cost-Benefit, Expected Utility and QOL -- 2.5 Balance of Power and Allocation by Contributions -- 2.6 Equality and Relative Deprivation -- 2.7 Preference and Priority Order -- 2.8 Priority for Economic Utility or QOL -- 2.9 Resilience -- 2.10 Systematizing Analysis on Crisis, Risk, and Sacrifice -- 2.11 System Modeling and Improving Bottlenecks -- 3 Rule of Conduct of the Science and Technology at the Crisis -- References.
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    ISBN: 9789811697678
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (140 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.0952
    Keywords: Manners and customs ; Sports-Economic aspects ; Economics-Psychological aspects ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Why Are Koshien High School Baseball Games All Televised? -- Why Do People Watch Live Professional Baseball Games? -- Why Did "Tiger Mask" Send Gifts? -- What Makes Strong Sumo Wrestlers Stand Apart? -- Why Were Mozart, Beethoven, and Liszt Able to Produce Excellent Music? -- Can Music Change people's Behavior? -- 2 Do Mathematical Theories Have National Characteristics? -- How Does the Assimilation of Immigrants Affect the Economy? -- Will Bon Odori Dance Disappear Amid Globalization?: Ethnic Japanese in Sao Paulo and Jews in New York -- The Global Contribution of a Prizefighter in the Showa Era -- Why Do Diplomats in New York Park Illegally? -- What Good Would It Do if Japanese Anime Was Diffused Across the World? -- What Was It in "Oshin" that Won the Hearts and Minds of People Overseas? -- Do Children's Values Reflect Their Parents' Values? -- What Changes if Fukuzawa Yukichi is Shown on a 10,000-Yen Bill? -- 3 Why Is It a Secret to Successful Business Management That the Business Owner Treats Job-Seekers to Gourmet Food? -- How Is the French Mentality Relevant to the Arrest of Carlos Ghosn? -- What Does Adam Smith Have in Common with an Old Lollipop Man? -- What Comes Out from Mixing the Rich and the Poor? -- What Can We Learn from the Life of Kazuo Ishiguro About Government Finance? -- Municipalities That Fared Well in the Tax-Deductible Donation Scheme by Not Offering Thank-You Gifts -- How Can Takarasiennes Always Maintain Their Modesty, Fairness, and Graceful Beauty?-The Reason for the Unwaning Popularity of the Takarazuka Revue Company -- How Does Ninjo (Human Sentiments) Enrich the Market Economy? -- 4 What Will Become of Pupils in a Class with a Female Teacher? -- Women: Are They Born as Women or Do They Become Women? -- Women and Men, What Are the Differences?.
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  • 26
    ISBN: 9789811683176
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (218 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.80072
    Keywords: Ethnology-Research ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Valuing Ethnography in Rehabilitation Practice -- Introduction -- The Value of Ethnography in Rehabilitation -- What to Expect from This Book? -- Summary -- References -- 2 Ethnography in Rehabilitation: Methodological Applications -- Overview of Ethnography as a Methodology -- Ethnography and Its Uses in Understanding Service Users -- Research Methods in Ethnography: The Obvious and the Obscure -- Participant Observation -- Interviewing -- Experimentation: Ethnographic? -- Methodological and Ethical Considerations for Ethnographic Work -- Intervention Versus Retraction: Is the Natural Environment Always 'Natural'? -- Ethnographic Interviewing: Who, Where and When? -- Ensuring Participants Voices Are Represented: Authenticity Versus Tokenistic -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Microethnographic Case Studies: One Phenomenon in Context Scrutinized from Multiple Perspectives -- Introduction -- Case Studies -- Microethnographic Case Studies -- Discharge Planning with Older Adults from One Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting -- Theoretical Perspective -- The Phenomenon of Study in This Microethnographic Case Study -- The Study Context -- Participants' Recruitment -- Data Generation -- Analysis -- Study Results -- Benefits and Challenges of Using Microethnographic Case Studies -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Ethics of Conducting Research on People with Disabilities or in Rehabilitation -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Ethical Principles for Research with Human Subjects -- Ethical Dilemmas in Research with Human Subjects -- Conducting Research on People with Disabilities or in Rehabilitation -- Conducting Ethnographic Research on People with Disabilities or in Rehabilitation -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Institutional Ethnography -- Introduction.
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  • 27
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811693441
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (157 pages)
    Series Statement: Gender, Sexualities and Culture in Asia Series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 302.23082095695
    Keywords: Feminism-Jordan-History ; Feminism and mass media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- References -- 2 Understanding the Jordanian Mediascape: Pressure and Release -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Key Milestones in the History of Jordanian Media -- 3 The Political, Economic, and Social Context -- 4 Regulatory and Legal Frameworks -- 5 Ownership and Investment Patterns, Geographical Disparity, Employment Practices -- 6 Technologies and Infrastructure -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Female Media Professionals: Potential and Limitations -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Jordanian Women at Work -- 3 Jordanian Women at Work in the Media: An Overview -- 4 Digging Deeper: Women's Accounts of Being Media Professionals -- 5 A Common Experience: "Women's Experiences Are No Different to Men's" -- 6 Playing Patriarchy: "It Suited Me, I Didn't Give a Damn" -- 7 Fighting the Odds: "We Have to Exert Ten Times the Effort of Men" -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Feminist Media Activism: Disobedience, Femininity, and Jordanianness -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conceptualising Feminist Media Activism and Moral Panics -- 3 The Context of 2011-2012 -- 4 A Brief History of the Jordanian Feminist Movement -- 5 Moral Panics and Discursive Contestations: Feminism Under Attack -- 5.1 Feminist Disobedience and Anti-feminist Activism: The Jordanian Authenticity Discourse -- 5.2 Women's Rights and the Foreign Agenda: The Academic Freedom Discourse -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Female Political Dissidence: Mediating and Gendering the Arab Spring in Jordan -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The State vs. Female Activists: Overt Smear Campaigns -- 3 The State vs. Female Activists: Covert Harassment and Intimidation -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Representations of Honour-Related Femicide: Changing Discourses -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Gender-Based Violence in Jordan -- 3 Conceptualising Honour-Related Femicide.
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  • 28
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited | Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest
    ISBN: 9789811906114
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (132 pages)
    DDC: 305.26095109052
    Keywords: Loneliness in old age ; Older people-Services for ; Electronic books
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811697524
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (283 pages)
    Series Statement: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice Ser. v.88
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Electronic books
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  • 30
    ISBN: 9789811694608
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (77 Seiten)
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    Keywords: Electronic books
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  • 31
    ISBN: 9789811670039
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (151 pages)
    Series Statement: New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives Ser. v.57
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 336.271
    Keywords: Taxation of articles of consumption ; Oligopolies ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Commodity Tax Incidence in an Oligopolistic Market -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Basic Model -- 1.3 Tax Incidence in an Oligopolistic Market with a Fixed Number of Firms -- 1.4 Tax Incidence with Free-Entry Equilibrium -- 1.5 Optimal Entry Tax -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Comparative Analysis of Specific and Ad Valorem Commodity Taxes: Welfare Analysis of Tax Rate Combination and Optim... -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Model -- 2.3 Pareto-Improving Tax Rate Reform (PIT) -- 2.4 Optimal Tax Rate Combination in Free-Entry Equilibrium -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Commodity Tax Incidence in a Labor-Managed Firm Oligopoly -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Model -- 3.3 Incidence of Commodity Taxes: The Case of a Fixed Number of Firms -- 3.4 Free-Entry Equilibrium -- 3.5 Comparison Between Specific Tax and Ad Valorem Tax -- 3.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Managerial Incentives and Principal-Agent Type Oligopoly: Shifting of the Tax Burden -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Model -- 4.3 Comparison of Shifting Effects Between Profit Tax and Commodity Tax -- 4.4 Numerical Example of the Tax Burden -- 4.5 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 5: Public Pricing and Oligopolistic Market -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Model -- 5.3 Replication of Diamond-Mirrlees World -- 5.4 Public Pricing in an Oligopolistic Market -- 5.5 Excess-Entry Problem -- 5.6 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 6: Comparative Analysis of Environmental Regulation and Environmental Tax -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Model -- 6.3 Welfare Comparison of Emission Tax and Relative Emission Standard -- 6.4 Welfare Comparison Between Emission Tax and Relative Emission Standard Under Free-Entry Equilibrium -- 6.5 Optimal Entry Tax -- 6.6 Conclusion -- References.
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  • 32
    ISBN: 9789811651342
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (121 pages)
    Series Statement: Liangzhu Civilization Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 931
    Keywords: Liangzhu culture ; Human settlements-China-History-To 1500 ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword: Liangzhu and Five Thousand Years of Chinese Civilization -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 What Was Liangzhu? -- 1.1 What Was the Liangzhu Site? -- 1.2 What Was Liangzhu Culture? -- 1.3 What Is The Liangzhu Site Cluster? -- 1.4 What Was The Liangzhu Ancient City? -- 1.5 What Was The Liangzhu Ancient State? -- 1.6 What Was Liangzhu Civilization? -- References -- 2 The Background and Driving Force Behind the Formation of Liangzhu Culture -- 2.1 Climactic Events at 5500 BP, and a Revolution in the Economic Model -- 2.2 Settlement Dispersal and Migration -- References -- 3 Earliest Liangzhu -- 3.1 How the Platform Settlement Model Formed -- 3.2 A Dense Spread of Scattered Settlements -- 3.3 Formation of Village Regions -- References -- 4 Settlement Rank and Society -- 4.1 Changes in the Structure and Organizational Relationships of Base Settlements -- 4.1.1 Early Period Remains -- 4.1.2 Middle Phase Remains -- 4.2 Early Middle Phase Remains -- 4.2.1 Late Middle Phase Remains -- 4.3 Second-rank Settlement Structure and Analysis -- 4.3.1 Overall Layout -- 4.3.2 Individual Settlement Structure -- 4.3.3 Group Relationships at Yujiashan: Analysis and Conclusion -- 4.3.4 Estimating the Population -- 4.4 Structure and Analysis of Primary-rank Settlements -- 4.4.1 Palace City -- 4.4.2 The Inner City -- 4.4.3 The Outer City -- 4.4.4 Deducing Societal Organization at Liangzhu Ancient City -- 4.5 Grand Perspectives on Evidence for the Site Selection of Liangzhu Ancient City -- 4.5.1 Diet -- 4.5.2 Jade Sources -- 4.5.3 Stone Materials -- 4.5.4 Timber -- 4.5.5 Security -- 4.5.6 Transportation -- 4.5.7 Unfavorable Elements and Countermeasures -- 4.5.8 The Irrigation System -- 4.5.9 Estimating Extramural Population at Liangzhu Ancient City -- References -- 5 Power and Belief -- References.
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  • 33
    ISBN: 9789811657559
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (513 pages)
    Series Statement: New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives Ser. v.55
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 330.9540533
    Keywords: Economic history ; India-Economic conditions-21st century ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Disclaimer -- Contents -- About the Editors and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I: The Global Pandemic -- Chapter 1: India Gets Through the Waves of the Pandemic: Public Policies and Self-Care Interventions on Health at the Crossroa... -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Mournful Locus from the First to the Second Wave -- 1.2.1 Turbulence in the Economy -- 1.2.2 The Reverse Migration -- 1.2.3 Digital Divide -- 1.2.4 Social Distancing or Social Crisis! -- 1.3 The Calm Before the Storm -- 1.4 The Fatal Second Wave -- 1.4.1 At the Doorstep of Rural India -- 1.5 Discourses of Neo-liberalism and Governance: Does the Changing Equations between State, Markets and Civil Society Take on ... -- 1.5.1 Struggling Public Healthcare System and the Poor -- 1.5.2 Government and Governance -- 1.6 Vaccination Drive: India Is a Forerunner amongst the Developing Nations -- 1.7 Self Imposed Prevention Measures Are Precious: Self-Care to Help Govern Better -- 1.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Sustainable Green Resilience and Globalization or De-Globalization in a Post-COVID World -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 A Dialectical Evolution of the World Economy -- 2.3 Argument in Favor of Economic Globalization -- 2.4 Arguments Against the Economic Globalization -- 2.5 Sustainability and Green Economic and Social-Ecosystem Resilience -- 2.6 Discussion -- References -- Chapter 3: Income Insecurity, GDP, and the Future of Human Development: An Analysis for COVID-19 Period -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Theoretical Background -- 3.2.1 General Information About the Concepts -- 3.2.2 Social and Economic Effects of COVID-19 -- 3.2.3 General Information About Indian Economy Under COVID-19 -- 3.3 The Effect of COVID-19 on Human Development Index -- 3.4 Discussion and Conclusion.
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  • 34
    ISBN: 9789811668630
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (414 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 363.348
    Keywords: Disasters-Social aspects ; Disasters-Press coverage ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- Part I Introduction -- 1 Contextualising the Decade of Disaster Experiences in Ōtautahi Christchurch: The Critical Disaster Studies Imperative -- Living with Disasters: A Decade of Disaster Experiences -- Overview of the Decade of Disasters: Ōtautahi-Ruptured and Re-Ruptured -- What are Critical Disaster Studies (CDS)? -- Overview and Book Structure -- Critical Framings of Disasters and Responses -- Critical Voices in Disasters -- Ōtautahi as a Laboratory for the World: A Prelude to the Future -- References -- 2 Critical Disaster Studies: The Evolution of a Paradigm -- Introduction -- The Emergence of a Critical Perspective in Disaster Research -- The Core Concept: Vulnerability… and Resilience -- The Neoliberal Context of Contemporary CDS -- Neoliberal Environments and Neoliberal Disasters -- Neoliberal States and Disaster Risk -- Trends in Current CDS -- Vulnerability and Resilience Revisited -- Methodology -- Risk Analysis and Management -- Root Cause Analysis -- Emergency and Humanitarian Aid -- Reconstruction -- Development -- Applied Perspectives: Policy and Practice -- Future Directions -- Conclusion: The Message of the COVID-19 Pandemic -- References -- Part II Critical Framings of Disasters -- 3 Elite Panic and Pathologies of Governance Before and After the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence -- Introduction -- A Liberal New Order Followed By a Neoliberal New Order -- Nervous Governments -- Elite Panic Theory and Research -- Interventionist Neoliberalism -- Government Actions After the 2010 Darfield Earthquake -- Government Actions After the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake -- Conclusion: Be Grateful Vs Be Kind? -- References -- 4 The Ruptured City Ten Years On -- Introduction -- Decolonising the City -- Alternative Communities -- Valuing and Fostering Diversity.
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811698200
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (602 pages)
    Edition: 2nd ed.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 362.7
    Keywords: Children's rights ; Child welfare ; Social policy ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- 1 Introduction-Child Safety, Welfare, and Well-Being: Need of the Hour -- Introduction -- Phenomenon of Child Safety, Welfare, and Well-Being in Different Social Strata -- COVID-19 and Its Impact on Education and Mental Health of Children -- International Efforts for Child Safety and Prevention of Child Abuse -- Latest Efforts by the Government of India for Child Safety and for Their Welfare -- Need for Reporting of Abuse -- Need for New Legislations for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Child Trafficking -- Need for Systematic Development of Documentation System, Monitoring, Research, and Evaluation of Existing Program -- Prevention -- Strengthening the System with Trained Human Resources -- Intervention: Assessment and Treatment -- Challenges -- Immediate Need of the Hour -- References -- Part I Nature and Extent of Child Abuse and Neglect -- 2 Sixty Years of Child Abuse Awareness: Achievements, Errors and Opportunities -- Introduction -- Achievements -- Errors -- Where We Are at Present -- Opportunities -- What Other Disciplines Can Teach Us -- A Future Challenge -- References -- 3 Bullying Among Children and Youth in the Digital Age -- Introduction -- Cyberbullying, Traditional Bullying, and Outcomes -- Child and Parent Variables Associated with Cyberbullying -- Internet Use -- Psychosocial Difficulties -- Proactive Aggression -- Normative Beliefs About Aggression -- Parent-Child Relationship -- Prevention and Intervention Strategies -- Empathy Training and Changing Beliefs Supporting Aggression -- Develop Positive Parent-Child Relationships Early -- Adopting a Multilevel and Multisystemic Approach -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 4 Child Abuse and Neglect in India, Risk Factors and Protective Measures -- Introduction.
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811699740
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (282 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 331.40954
    Keywords: Women-Employment-India ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- Introduction -- Gender Implications of Globalisation on Paid and Unpaid Work -- Undertaking an Intersectional Gender Analysis -- References -- Part I Macroeconomy and Women's Work -- 2 Macroeconomic Policies, Neo-liberal Economic Globalisation and Women in the Workforce -- Introduction -- Demand for Flexible and Multitasking Men and Women Workers in India -- Unequal Wages for Work of Similar Nature -- Capitalist Expansion Riding Piggyback on 'Wage-Theft' of Women -- Arjun Sengupta Committee Report on the Unorganised Sector Workers (2007) -- Self-organisation of Women Workers -- Contemporary Debates on Declining Work Participation of Women in India -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Women's Work: Worker's Agency and Dignity of Labour Under Lens -- Introduction -- Methodology -- State and Market-Unpacking the Layers -- State: Does It Value Women's 'Work'? -- Valuing Work and India at a Glance -- Market: Where are the Women Workers Located? -- Women Workers Agency and Labour Power -- Dignity of Women Paid and Unpaid Work-Tracing the Missing Links? -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Where Do Migrant Women Work? Glimpses of Paid and Unpaid Work Among Women Migrant Workers in Informal Sector in India -- Introduction -- Unpacking Migration and Paid and Unpaid Work of Women -- Invisibilising Women's Migration in India: Look at Data and Policy -- Data and Methodology -- Background and Profile of Migrant Women -- What Constitutes Work? Migrant Women's Narratives from the Field -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II Women in the Urban Economy and Regional Diversity -- 5 Women's Paid Work as a Bubble of Empowerment: A Case Study of a Social Enterprise Working with Women Artisans -- Introduction -- Background.
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  • 37
    ISBN: 9789811686719
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (195 pages)
    Series Statement: Exploring Urban Change in South Asia Series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 307.12160954792
    Keywords: City planning ; India ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction: On Politics of Urban Planning -- 1.1 The Politics of Urban Planning -- 1.1.1 "Our Mumbai": City as the Political Challenge of Planetary Urbanization -- 1.1.2 The Contested Boundaries of What Is Accounted for in the Common Future of the City -- 1.1.3 The Conflictive Dialogue Between Incommensurable Conceptions of the Just City -- 1.1.4 The Possibility to Explore and Account for the Relational Power of Planning -- 1.1.5 The Possibility to Give Voice and Make Room to Subaltern Populations and Lifestyles -- 1.1.6 "Vested Interests", Neoliberalism and Political Economy -- 1.2 Unfolding the Politics of Planning in the Chapters -- References -- 2 Mumbai Development Plan 2014-2034: Unfolding Controversies, Actors and Arenas -- 2.1 The Seeds of the Controversy -- 2.1.1 Setting up the Planning Team -- 2.1.2 The Network of Local Experts -- 2.1.3 Negotiating and Creating Awareness -- 2.1.4 The Publication of the ELU: A Turning Point -- 2.2 Crafting a People's Vision -- 2.2.1 Demystifying the DP and Formulating an Alternative Vision -- 2.2.2 Local-Level Initiatives -- 2.2.3 Preparatory Studies -- 2.2.4 The Consultative Workshops and Their Aftermath -- 2.3 The Publication of the Draft DP: The Nexus of the Controversy -- 2.3.1 The Release of the Draft DP -- 2.3.2 A Mounting Opposition to the Draft DP -- 2.3.3 A Diversity of Voices in the Political Arena -- 2.4 "Scrapping" of the DP: A Reorientation of the Controversy -- 2.4.1 Reviewing the Draft -- 2.4.2 Actors Engagement -- 2.5 Publication of the Revised Draft DP: The Softening of the Controversy -- 2.5.1 Modes and Timing of Release -- 2.5.2 Reactions to RDDP -- 2.5.3 MCGM's Strategies -- 2.6 Conclusion: The DP as a Political Object -- References.
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  • 38
    ISBN: 9789811901362
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (234 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path Series
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 337.51059
    Keywords: Economic policy ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Preface -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Theories of Border Economic Zones -- 1.1 Theories of Industrial Clusters -- 1.1.1 Alfred Weber's Theory of Agglomeration -- 1.1.2 Alfred Marshall's Theory of Industrial District -- 1.1.3 New Economic Geography -- 1.1.4 Theory of Competitive Advantage -- 1.2 Institutional Economics -- 1.2.1 Cluster from the Transaction Costs Perspective -- 1.2.2 Social Network Theory -- 1.2.3 Local Innovation Theory -- 1.3 Unbalanced Growth Theory -- 1.3.1 Francois Perroux's Growth Pole Theory -- 1.3.2 Gunnar Myrdal's Circular Cumulative Causation Theory -- 1.3.3 Albert O. Hirschman's Core-Periphery Theory -- 1.3.4 Gradient Transfer Theory -- 1.3.5 Geo-Economics -- 1.3.6 Location Advantages -- 1.4 Theories About Cross-Border Economic Cooperation and Related Empirical Studies -- 1.4.1 Relevant Theories -- 1.4.2 Empirical Studies -- References -- 2 Economies and Industries of Border Regions in China's Southwest and Its Neighboring Countries -- 2.1 Border Economic Zones (BEZs) -- 2.1.1 BEZs on the Border Between China and Vietnam -- 2.1.2 BEZs on the Border Between China and Laos -- 2.1.3 BEZs on the Border Between China and Myanmar -- 2.2 Profiles of Industries -- 2.2.1 Industries in Yunnan, China -- 2.2.2 Industries in Lao Cai, Vietnam -- 2.2.3 Industries in Laos -- 2.2.4 Industries in Myanmar -- References -- 3 Resistance to Cross-Border Trade Due to Border Effects and Its Influencing Factors -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Model Construction -- 3.2.1 Construction of the Model -- 3.2.2 Influencing Factors of Border Effects -- 3.3 Data Sources and Processing -- 3.3.1 Data Sources -- 3.3.2 Data Processing -- 3.4 Results and Analysis -- 3.4.1 Estimation of the Resistance Caused by Border Effects -- 3.4.2 Influencing Factors of Border Effects -- 3.5 Conclusions and Policy Implications.
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  • 39
    ISBN: 9789811917622
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (99 Seiten) , Diagramme
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Economics Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 338.951
    Keywords: Industries-Social aspects ; Social entrepreneurship-China ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Main Issues and Purpose -- 1.2 Significance and Contributions -- References -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Creativity and Creative Class (CC) -- 2.2 Whether Social Capital (SC) Matters for the CC? -- 2.3 Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and Social Business -- 2.4 Multi-functionality of Urban Agriculture -- 2.5 Creating Shared Value (CSV) in Urban Agriculture -- References -- 3 A New Framework and Methodology for Urban Agriculture -- 3.1 Theoretical Examination -- 3.2 Explanation of the Methods -- 3.2.1 Mixed Methods (MM) -- 3.2.2 Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) -- 3.2.3 Trajectory Equifinality Modeling (TEM) -- References -- 4 Urban Agriculture in Japan and China: Trends and Policies -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Urban Planning and Urban Agriculture in Tokyo and Shanghai -- 4.3 Urban Agriculture in Japan -- 4.4 Urban Agriculture in China -- References -- 5 Creative Classes, Social Business and the Multi-functionality of Urban Agriculture in Tokyo and Shanghai -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Data and Analytical Method -- 5.2.1 Data -- 5.2.2 Variable Setting and Analytical Method -- 5.3 Analytical Results -- 5.3.1 Analytical Results of Tokyo -- 5.3.2 Analytical Results of Shanghai -- 5.4 Conclusion and Policy Implication -- References -- 6 Social Entrepreneurship and the Multi-functionality of Urban Agriculture in Japan and China -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 TEM Analysis for Tokyo -- 6.2.1 Results of Mr. O's TEM Analysis -- 6.2.2 Results of Mr. M's TEM Analysis -- 6.2.3 Results of Mr. N's TEM Analysis -- 6.3 TEM Analysis for Shanghai -- 6.3.1 Results of Mr. L's TEM Analysis -- 6.3.2 Results of Mr. Z's TEM Analysis -- 6.3.3 Results of Mr. W's TEM Analysis -- 6.4 Concluding Remarks -- Appendix 6.1: Sources of the TEM Analyses.
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    ISBN: 9789811902369
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (399 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 388.31420951
    Keywords: Congestion pricing ; Transportation-China ; Urban economics ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Overview of the Study -- 1.2 Historical Context for the Research -- 1.3 Research Focus and Scope -- 1.4 Research Questions -- 1.5 Outline of the Thesis -- References -- 2 Observations from the Literature -- 2.1 Public Acceptability in the Western Context -- 2.1.1 Five Major Issues of Public Acceptability -- 2.1.1.1 Information -- 2.1.1.2 Perceived Effectiveness and Efficiency -- 2.1.1.3 Individual Claims -- 2.1.1.4 Revenue Allocation -- 2.1.1.5 Equity -- 2.1.2 Problem Perceptions, Awareness of Solutions, and Trust Issues -- 2.1.2.1 Problem Perceptions -- 2.1.2.2 Awareness of Solutions -- 2.1.2.3 Trust in Government -- 2.1.3 Social and Personal Norms -- 2.1.3.1 Social Norms -- 2.1.3.2 Personal Norms -- 2.1.4 Summary -- 2.2 Previous Studies in the Chinese Context -- 2.2.1 Research on Public Acceptance and Acceptability -- 2.2.2 Research Gaps -- 2.3 Exploring Potential Determinants of Acceptability in the Chinese Context -- 2.3.1 Philosophical Underpinnings -- 2.3.1.1 Comparison Between Chinese and Western Philosophies -- 2.3.1.2 A Brief Description of Four Major Chinese Philosophical Schools -- 2.3.1.3 Potential Impacts of Chinese Schools of Thought -- 2.3.2 Cultural and Historical Influences -- 2.3.2.1 Integration and Social Stabilisation -- 2.3.2.2 Egalitarianism -- 2.3.3 Summary -- References -- 3 Research Design and Methodology -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Research Strategy -- 3.2.1 Overall Research Design -- 3.2.2 Case Selection -- 3.3 Stakeholder Interviews -- 3.3.1 Abductive Research Strategy -- 3.3.2 Information Gathering &amp -- Participant Engagement Exercise -- 3.3.3 Interview Design -- 3.3.4 Selection of Interviewees -- 3.3.5 Undertaking and Analysing Stakeholder Interviews -- 3.4 Focus Group Discussions.
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    ISBN: 9789811688188
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (209 pages) , Illustrationen
    Series Statement: Evidence-Based Approaches to Peace and Conflict Studies v.7
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.6095
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Asien ; Afrika ; Globalisierung ; Bürgerkrieg
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  • 42
    ISBN: 9789811900594
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (467 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Tribe, space and mobilisation
    DDC: 306.0954
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Großbritannien ; Indien ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Indien ; Großbritannien ; Kolonialismus ; Indigenes Volk ; Kulturkontakt
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  • 43
    ISBN: 9789811666636
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (246 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 612.67
    Keywords: Aging ; Older people ; Sustainable development-Asia ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Alternde Bevölkerung ; Soziale Ungleichheit ; Medizinische Versorgung ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Internationaler Vergleich ; Electronic books ; Asiatisch-Pazifischer Raum ; Pazifischer Raum ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Contributors -- Part I: Context and Setting the Scene -- Chapter 1: Population Ageing: Challenges in the Asia Pacific and Beyond -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Purpose of the Book -- 1.3 Research Methods and Limitations -- 1.4 Measures of Ageing -- 1.5 Ageing and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals -- 1.6 Key Challenges &amp -- Policy Implications -- 1.7 The Organisation of the Book -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 2: Addressing the Challenges of Ageing: A Global Perspective on Policies and Practices -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The Challenges of an Ageing Population -- 2.3 Recommendations and Programs from International Agencies that Address the Challenges of Ageing -- 2.3.1 The World Health Organisation (WHO) - Healthy Ageing -- 2.3.2 The United Nations: Ageing with Dignity and Security -- 2.3.3 The ILO: Rights at Work and a Decent Work Agenda -- 2.4 Selective Examples of Innovative Policies and Programs to Address Population Ageing -- 2.4.1 Social, Health and Technology Integration to Extend Working Lives in Japan -- 2.4.2 Collaboration for Quality of Life in Canada -- 2.4.3 The Use of IT in a Digital Literate Ageing Population, Germany and Denmark -- 2.4.4 Spain's Policies Targeting Older Workers -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: A Bibliometric Analysis of Ageing Literature: Global and Asia-Pacific Trends -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Bibliometric Analysis Approach -- 3.3 Key Findings -- 3.3.1 Global Focus -- 3.3.1.1 Trend of Research on Ageing (2011-2020) -- 3.3.1.2 Top Outlets -- 3.3.1.3 Research Focus (Co-occurrence of Keywords Analysis) -- 3.3.1.4 Influential Countries and Collaboration Linkages -- 3.3.2 Asia Pacific Focus -- 3.3.2.1 Number of Aged Related Articles by Countries Included in this Volume -- 3.3.2.2 Prominent Institutions in the Region.
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  • 44
    ISBN: 9789811657078
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (411 Seiten)
    Series Statement: Hong Kong studies reader
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.0971
    Keywords: Hong Kong (China)-Social conditions ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Hong Kong as a Crown Jewel of the British Empire: Colonial History and Legacy -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Assessing Colonial Legacies and Postcolonial Development -- 1.2 Modernization Narratives -- 1.3 Four British Legacies -- 1.4 Problem of the Narratives About Hong Kong's Modernization -- 2 The Hong Kong Story -- 2.1 The Global: The Birth of Modern Hong Kong Beyond a Harmonious Encounter (1830s-1890s) -- Rural Resistance to Colonial Rule: Coercion and Pacification -- Administering Urban Hong Kong: Collaboration and Incorporation -- 2.2 The Regional: Nationalism and Decolonization (1870s-1967) -- Chinese Nationalism and Hong Kong -- Cold War Politics and Post-War Decolonization in Asia -- 2.3 The Local: The Rise of Hong Kong (1950s-1990s) -- 3 The Nuanced Colonial Legacy -- 3.1 Rule of Law? -- 3.2 An Efficient Civil Service? -- 3.3 Open Economy and Fair Opportunity? -- 3.4 Freedom of Speech? -- 4 Concluding Remarks: Janus-faced Colonial Modernization -- References -- Chapter 2: Hong Kong as an International Hub: The Rise of Hong Kong in the Modern World-System -- 1 Introduction -- 2 East Meets West and the Birth of Hong Kong -- 2.1 A Long Journey to South China -- 2.2 The First Opium War: The Canton System in South China and the Helping Hands of Chinese Compradors -- 2.3 Imperialism, Unequal Treaties, and the Planned Taking of Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories -- 2.4 Early Colonial Hong Kong: A Free Port where Commodity, People and Capital Converged -- 2.5 Free Trade as the Doctrine of the Colony? -- 3 Hong Kong Embedded in the North-South Trade -- 3.1 The Curious Case of Trade Embargo and Hong Kong -- 3.2 From Sea Cucumber to Movies: Hong Kong and North-South Trade Network -- 4 West Meets Rest in the East and the Rise of Hong Kong.
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  • 45
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    ISBN: 9789811684647
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (216 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.70952
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Context -- 1.2 Conceptual Framework and Research Questions -- 1.3 Annotation -- 1.4 Chapter Overview -- References -- 2 The Study of Sexuality in the Sociological Field -- 2.1 Sexuality Studies in the Sociological Field -- 2.1.1 Sociological Studies on Sexuality and Intimate Relationships -- 2.1.2 Sexuality Theory and Couple Relationships in Japan -- 2.1.3 How Sexuality Is Constructed -- 2.2 Sexual Consciousness and Behaviors in Japan (2000-2019) -- 2.2.1 Quantitative Surveys -- 2.2.2 Increase of Sexless Couple Relationships -- 2.2.3 Causes of Sexlessness -- 2.2.4 Beyond Sexlessness: Sexual Awareness and Behavior -- References -- 3 Literature Review of Sexlessness -- 3.1 Definition of Sexlessness -- 3.2 Academic Arguments in the Japanese Medical Field -- 3.2.1 Sexual Dysfunction in Men -- 3.2.2 Sexual Dysfunction in Women -- 3.3 Sexless Phenomenon from the Sociological Perspective -- 3.3.1 Social Factors of Sexlessness -- 3.4 Criticisms of Making Sexlessness an Issue -- 3.4.1 Communication Between a Couple -- 3.4.2 Infertility Treatments and Sexlessness -- 3.4.3 Caregiving and Sexlessness -- References -- 4 Empirical Data -- 4.1 Characteristics of Previous Studies and Their Limitations -- 4.1.1 The Uncertainty of Quantitative Surveys: Field Survey -- 4.1.2 Unclear Arguments Surrounding Sexual Norms -- 4.1.3 The Correlation Between Individual Sexual Consciousness and Sexlessness -- 4.2 Introduction to the Empirical Data -- 4.2.1 Methodology -- 4.2.2 Questionnaire -- 4.2.3 The Definition of "Sexlessness" Used in the Interviews -- 4.2.4 Aims of the Interview Research -- 4.3 Introduction of the Interviewees -- 4.3.1 Details of Interviewees -- 4.3.2 Overview of Interviewees in Their 20s -- 4.3.3 Overview of Interviewees in Their 30s and 40s -- 4.3.4 Interviewees Interviewed More Than Twice.
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  • 46
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    ISBN: 9789811643491
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (251 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.8743
    Keywords: Surrogate motherhood ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- List of Cases -- 1 Introduction to Surrogacy -- 1.1 Infertility and Role of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Procedures -- 1.1.1 Artificial Insemination (AI) -- 1.1.1.1 Legal Issues Involved -- 1.1.2 In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) -- 1.1.3 Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) -- 1.1.4 Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) -- 1.1.5 Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) -- 1.2 Surrogacy -- 1.2.1 Kinds of Surrogacy -- 1.2.1.1 Traditional Surrogacy or Partial Surrogacy -- 1.2.1.2 Gestational Surrogacy or Full Surrogacy or In Vitro Fertilization Surrogacy -- 1.2.1.3 Altruistic and Commercial and Surrogacy Arrangements. -- 1.3 Evolution of Surrogacy -- 1.4 Surrogacy: Issues and Complexities Involved -- 1.4.1 Legal Issues -- 1.4.2 Moral and Ethical Issues -- 1.5 Advantages of Surrogacy Over Other Forms of ART -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- CASES -- 2 Surrogacy: Laws and Policies Across the Globe -- 2.1 Israel -- 2.1.1 The Evolution of the Law -- 2.1.2 Embryo Carrying Agreements (Authorization Agreement &amp -- Statutes of the Newborn Child) 1996 -- 2.2 Canada -- 2.2.1 The Evolution of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2004 -- 2.2.2 Contract Law and Surrogacy -- 2.2.3 Family Law and Surrogacy -- 2.3 Australia -- 2.3.1 Queensland -- 2.3.2 South Australia -- 2.3.3 Tasmania -- 2.3.4 Victoria -- 2.3.5 Western Australia -- 2.3.6 New South Wales -- 2.3.7 Australian Capital Territory -- 2.4 United Kingdom -- 2.5 Singapore -- 2.6 Ukraine -- 2.7 Japan -- 2.8 United States of America -- 2.9 New Zealand -- 2.10 Russia -- 2.11 Thailand -- 2.12 Nepal -- 2.13 Other Countries -- 2.14 Conclusion -- References -- Cases -- 3 Surrogacy in India -- 3.1 Reproductive Tourism in India -- 3.2 Regulation and Enforceability -- 3.2.1 Constitutional Protection.
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  • 47
    ISBN: 9789811652721
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (191 pages)
    Series Statement: Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing and Chemistry Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.34
    Keywords: Handloom industry ; Weavers ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Handloom: Resistance to Time and Challenges -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Handloom and Handcrafted Textile Practice Over Time -- 3 Case Study: Considerations About Product, Craftswomen, and Market -- 4 Considerations on Challenges and Possible Actions -- 5 Final Considerations -- References -- Honoring Artisanship Over Skilled Labor: The Solution to Sustaining Indian Handloom -- 1 Traditional Handloom in India Today -- 1.1 Handloom as Craft and Art -- 2 Case Studies -- 2.1 Case One: Value Through Education for Weavers of Kutch -- 2.2 Case Two: Kara Weaves, Challenging the Ordinary -- 3 Summary -- References -- Sustainable Carpet and Rug Hand Weaving in Uşak Province of Turkey -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History of Hand Weaving -- 3 Carpet and Rug Hand Weaving -- 3.1 Kirkit Hand Weavings -- 3.2 Traditional Rug Hand Weavings -- 3.3 Traditional Carpet Hand Weavings -- 4 Patterns and Motifs Used in Turkish Hand-Woven Carpets and Rugs and Their Meanings -- 5 Rug and Carpet Hand Weaving in Uşak City -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Sustainable Development in the Handloom Industry -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Outline of the Handloom Division -- 3 Swot Analysis of the Handloom Division -- 4 Employment Generating Sector -- 5 Distribution of Handloom Workers by Gender -- 6 Geographical Distribution of Handlooms -- 7 Current Status of the Handloom Industry in India -- 8 Important Aspects of Handloom Sector -- 9 Manpower Perspective -- 10 Machinery Perspective -- 11 Material Perspective -- 12 Market Perspective -- 13 Money Perspective -- 14 Approach for Sustainability of the Handloom Sector -- 15 Problems of Handloom Sector -- 16 Strategy Suitable for Handloom Sector -- 17 Rise of Handloom to a Global Industry -- 18 Challenges of Handloom Industry -- 19 Scenario of Handloom Industry During COVID-19 -- 20 Potency of the Handloom Industry.
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    ISBN: 9789811620324
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (375 pages)
    Series Statement: New Security Challenges Ser.
    DDC: 303.484
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    Keywords: Radicalism-Indonesia ; Violence-Indonesia ; Radicalism-Indonesia-Prevention ; Radicalism-Religious aspects-Islam ; Violence-Religious aspects-Islam ; Electronic books
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  • 49
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    ISBN: 9789811672521
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (142 pages)
    DDC: 305.8001
    Keywords: Ethnology-Methodology ; Ethnology ; Electronic books
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  • 50
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    ISBN: 9789813362406
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (330 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 630.994
    Keywords: Agriculture-Economic aspects-Australia ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Figures -- 1 Introduction: Goolhi and the Sociology of Place in Australia -- 1.1 Outline of the Case Study -- 1.2 The Sociology of the Case Study -- 1.2.1 Historical Sociology and Comparative-Historical Analysis -- 1.2.2 Place -- 1.2.3 Oral History, Memory and the Interpretation of Lived Experience -- 1.2.4 Evidence-led Research -- 1.3 Overview of the Book -- References -- 2 The Embedded Market: Place, Space, Land and the Self -- 2.1 Early Capitalism and Change -- 2.2 Capitalism and the Politics of Space -- 2.3 Neoliberalism and Globalisation -- 2.3.1 Neoliberalism, Globalisation and Agricultural Production in Australia -- 2.3.2 Neoliberalism as Statecraft -- 2.4 Changes in the Social Imaginary -- 2.5 Place, Locality and Meaning -- 2.6 Identity and Lived Experience -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Groundwork: The Social, Political and Cultural History of Land Settlement in Australia -- 3.1 The Why and How of Colonisation -- 3.1.1 Historical Context: Britain and World Politics in the Late Eighteenth Century -- 3.1.2 Capitalism and Imperialism After 1870 -- 3.1.3 The Politico-Juridical Inheritance -- 3.2 The Role of the State: Economic Goals as Social Goals -- 3.2.1 Land Settlement -- 3.2.2 The Role of Government Investment and 'Colonial Socialism' -- 3.2.3 Federation, World War I and the Inter-War Years -- 3.2.3.1 Soldier Settlement Post-World War I -- 3.2.4 After the War: Nation-Building and the Role of Land Settlement -- 3.2.4.1 The New South Wales Returned Services Land Settlement Scheme -- 3.3 Cultural Ideals in the Australian Social Imaginary -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Dispossession/Possession: Prologue to Moment One -- 4.1 Dispossession/Possession -- 4.1.1 The Shared History of Pastoralism? -- 4.2 Living At Goolhi -- 4.3 Love and Loss -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References.
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    ISBN: 9789811639272
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (86 pages)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
    DDC: 304.6320952
    Keywords: Fertility, Human-Japan ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9789811626975
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (241 pages)
    DDC: 306.4495
    Keywords: Language and languages-Study and teaching-Asia ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9789811600579
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (274 pages)
    Series Statement: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects Ser. v.57
    DDC: 306.43
    Keywords: Educational sociology ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9789811635335
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (275 pages)
    DDC: 306.01
    Keywords: Culture-Philosophy ; Politics and culture ; Human geography ; Cultural geography ; Cultural property ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9789811661525
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (108 pages)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
    DDC: 304.6
    Keywords: Demography ; Population ; Human geography ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9789811639777
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (210 pages)
    DDC: 304.2
    Keywords: Human geography ; Electronic books
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    ISBN: 9789811617348
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (88 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.66083
    Keywords: Children and war ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Primary Research on Children Affected by Armed Conflict in the Borderlands of Thailand -- 1.2 Methodology -- 1.2.1 Post-positivism Ontology -- 1.2.2 Research Method and Resources -- 1.3 Key Terms -- 1.3.1 Child -- 1.3.2 Child Labor -- 1.3.3 Child Laborer -- 1.3.4 Child Soldier -- 1.3.5 Child Soldiering -- 1.3.6 Deep South of Thailand -- 1.4 Outline of Chapters -- References -- Chapter 2: Glimpses of Child Labor in History -- 2.1 Child Labor Before the Twentieth Century -- 2.2 Child Labor in the Twentieth Century and Beyond -- 2.3 Child Labor in Thailand -- References -- Chapter 3: Child Soldiers: A Nexus Between Child Laborers and Children Affected by Armed Conflict -- 3.1 Child Soldiers Before the Twentieth Century -- 3.2 Child Soldiers in the Twentieth Century -- 3.3 Child Soldiers in the Early Twenty-First Century -- References -- Chapter 4: Displaced Children Exposed to Armed Conflict on the Thai-Myanmar Border -- 4.1 Security Situation of Thai-Myanmar Border -- 4.1.1 Tension for Decades -- 4.1.2 Limited Governance: A Pushing Factor of Child Soldiering -- 4.2 Child Soldiering on the Thai-Myanmar Border -- 4.2.1 Perspective of Vulnerable Children -- 4.2.2 Perspective of Recruiters -- 4.3 Other Children Affected by Armed Conflict on the Thai-Myanmar Border -- 4.4 Returning Myanmar: An Alternative Solution for Vulnerable Children? -- 4.4.1 Is Myanmar Suitable for Resettlement? -- 4.4.2 Are Children Affected by Armed Conflict Willing to Return Myanmar? -- References -- Chapter 5: Children Caught in Crossfire: Case of the Deep South Thailand -- 5.1 Dynamics of Security Situation in the Deep South Thailand -- 5.2 Differences Between Two Generations of Insurgents -- 5.3 Militarization of the Deep South Thailand.
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  • 58
    ISBN: 9789811635052
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (228 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 304.2
    Keywords: Environmental economics ; Environmental policy ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- Terminology -- The Road Towards DemocraCity -- The Comparative Analysis with Two Hemispheres: Australia and Italy -- The Future Is Now -- From the "Sense of Community" to the "Civitas Maxima" -- References -- 2 The Rise of a Virtuous Consciousness -- The Beginning of a New Discipline -- Cowboys and Astronauts -- The 1970s, the Idea of "Growthmania" and the Club of Rome -- Development and Its Side Effects -- The Path of the Ecological Economy -- The Real Utopia and the Bioeconomics -- Our Common Future: The Political Commitment to Safeguarding the Environment -- Ecological Rationalization: The Urgency to Change Direction -- The "Happy" Degrowth -- The Convenient Lie -- The Circle of the 8Rs -- References -- 3 Providing a Concrete Alternative: The Transition Towards the Post-development -- Farewell Global Warming, Welcome to Climate Change! -- The Bet on the Degrowth -- The Diabolic Carousel: The Vicious Circle of Growth -- Modern Heroes -- The Re-establishment of Politics -- The GDP of Happiness -- Providing a Concrete Alternative: The Transition Towards the Post-development -- A New Humanism -- Beyond the Currency -- An Historical Background of the Transition Town Movement -- References -- 4 The Application of Resilience for Human Community: From Theory to Practise -- Resilience and Degrowth: Two Sides of the Same Coin -- The Detoxification of the Imaginary -- Ready and Resilient: Resilience, Degrowth, and a New Concept of Sustainability -- Other Ways and Other Worlds -- A Different Globalization -- Another Global Space -- Permaculture: The Basis of a Resilient Community -- The Importance of Communities in a Resilient Society -- Spirit -- Trust -- Trade -- Arts -- What Is the Transition? Utopia is Real -- References.
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    ISBN: 9789811614644
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    Pages: 1 online resource (413 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 262.9
    Keywords: Economics-China ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Preface -- Introduction: China's Path to Overcome the Double Middle-Income Traps -- Introduction: The Middle Class: Issues of Emergence and Research Experiences in Modern Russia -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Graphs -- List of Tables -- 1 Chronological Changes of Middle-Income Group in China -- 1.1 Methodology in Defining Chinese Middle Income Group -- 1.2 The Changing Trend of Middle-Income Group Defined by Relative Standard Mode -- 1.3 The Changing Trend of Middle Income Group Defined by Absolute Standard Mode -- 1.4 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Trajectories of the Middle Class's Evolution in Modern Russia -- References -- 3 Analysis of Employment Structure of Middle Income Group: 2006-2015 -- 3.1 Preliminary Formation of Modern Social Stratification with the Transformation of Economic Structure in China -- 3.2 Analysis of the Multi Sources of Current Employment Structure of Middle Income Group in China -- 3.3 Future Uncertainty and Vulnerability of the Middle Income Group in China -- References -- 4 Employment and Work of Middle Income Groups -- References -- 5 Variations in the Income and Education of the Middle Income Group in China -- 5.1 Background -- 5.2 Income Level and Distribution Over the Last Decade -- 5.3 Educational Attainment and Distribution Over the Last Decade -- 5.4 Definition of the Middle Income Group and Their Trends -- 5.5 Structured Analysis of the Middle Income Group -- 5.6 Policy Suggestion -- References -- 6 Middle Income Groups: The Correlation Between Education and Material Well-Being -- References -- 7 Consumption and Lifestyle of the Middle Income Group -- 7.1 Main Characteristics of the Middle Income Group in China -- 7.2 Main Trends of Household Expenditures of the Middle Income Group in China.
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    ISBN: 9789811599347
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (139 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.48340954
    Keywords: Media sociology ; Literature, general ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Introduction -- Cyber-Critiques: Of Exclusion, Surveillance, and Co-optation -- Cyber-Politics: The New Media and Alternative Modes of Resistance -- Cyber-Aesthetics and Narratives of Leisure -- Cyber-Narratives: Roleplaying, Interactivity, and Authority -- References -- Part ICyber-Critiques: Of Exclusion, Surveillance and Co-optation -- 2 Finless Fishes in the Cyberian Sea: Internet and Exclusion in India -- Introduction -- References -- 3 Surveillance as Norm -- A Short History of Surveillance -- Tools of Surveillance -- Surveillance for Commercial and Political Interests -- Surveillance for 'common good' -- Surveillance and Media -- References -- 4 Cyberspace and the Illusions of Ultra-Democracy -- Born into Neoliberalism -- The Political Possibilities -- References -- Part IICyber-Politics: The New Media and Alternative Modes of Resistance -- 5 Digital Feminist Interventions: A Critical Assessment of the Pink Chaddi Campaign and #MeToo in India -- References -- 6 New Media, Identity and Minorities: The Role of Internet in Mainstreaming of Muslims in India -- State of Muslims in India -- New Media as Harbinger of Change? -- Scope for an Alternative Media -- TwoCircles.Net as an Alternative News Portal -- Muslim Youths' Forum Against Communalism, Terrorism, and Sedition -- Twitter Trends -- Conclusion -- References -- Part IIICyber-Aesthetics and Narratives of Leisure -- 7 Cyberspace and the Aesthetics of Contemporary Perception -- References -- 8 A Cyberian Turn in Pornography: Understanding Internet as a Sexual Medium -- References -- 9 'Yeh Bik Gai Hai Gormint' Understanding Meme Culture in India -- Introduction -- References.
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    ISBN: 9789813344624
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 495 Seiten)
    Series Statement: Contributions to finance and accounting
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Du, Xingqiang On informal institutions and accounting behavior
    DDC: 306.3
    Keywords: Rechnungswesen ; Institutionelle Infrastruktur ; Kulturelle Identität ; Religion ; Schätzung ; China ; Culture-Economic aspects-China ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- References -- Contents -- 1 Informal Institution and Accounting: Introduction and Outline -- 1.1 The Aim of This Book -- 1.2 Core Concepts -- 1.2.1 Accounting Behavior -- 1.2.2 Formal Institutions and Informal Institutions -- 1.3 The Coexistence Between Formal and Informal Institutions: A Diagram -- 1.4 The Relation Between Formal Institutions and Informal Institutions -- 1.5 Layout and Content of This Book -- 1.6 The Potential Theoretical Contributions -- 1.7 Extended Readings -- 1.8 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Auditor-CEO Surname Sharing and Financial Misstatement -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Institutional Background, Literature Review, and Hypotheses Development -- 2.2.1 Surname and Its Influence in Contemporary China -- 2.2.2 The Chinese Audit Market and Auditor Independence -- 2.2.3 Literature Review -- 2.2.4 Auditor-CEO Surname Sharing and Financial Misstatement -- 2.2.5 Rare Surname Versus Common Surname -- 2.3 Research Design -- 2.3.1 Empirical Model Specification for Hypothesis 1 -- 2.3.2 Empirical Model Specification for Hypothesis 2 -- 2.3.3 Sample -- 2.3.4 Data Source -- 2.4 Results -- 2.4.1 Descriptive Statistics -- 2.4.2 Pearson Correlation Analysis -- 2.4.3 Regression Results of Hypothesis 1 -- 2.4.4 Regression Results of Hypothesis 2 -- 2.4.5 Robustness Checks Using the Number of Signing Auditors Sharing the Same Surname with the CEO -- 2.4.6 Robustness Checks Using Other Measures of Financial Misstatement -- 2.4.7 Robustness Checks Using the Expanded Samples -- 2.5 Endogeneity and Additional Tests -- 2.5.1 Time-Series Tests Using an Exogenous Regulatory Event -- 2.5.2 Subsample Tests Using an Exogenous Regulatory Event -- 2.5.3 Additional Tests Using Both Time and Individual Effects Under an Exogenous Regulatory Event -- 2.5.4 Endogeneity Tests Using the Propensity Score Matching Approach.
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    ISBN: 9789811596162
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (455 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.4
    Keywords: Social change-India ; Social change-Burma ; Social change-Thailand ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword By Paul W. Chambers -- Foreword By Shovan K. Saha -- References -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part IFairness, Equality and Freedom -- 1 Forces of Change: Transformation from the Lens of Academic Diplomacy -- An Unequal World -- Challenges in India, Myanmar and Thailand -- Social Transformation: Peace, Security, and Development Convergence -- Empowering Individuals as Forces of Change: Challenges and Possibilities -- References -- 2 Justice and Fairness: Reflections from a Short Look at the Philosophy of John Rawls -- 3 Building Equality and Social Cohesion in Myanmar: Plurilingualism as a Platform for Establishing Peace Culture -- Introduction -- The Historical Background of Social Division and Ethnic Identity -- Pluralistic Society in the Pre-colonial Burma -- Causes of Division and the Politicization of Ethnicity in the Colonial Period -- The Outbreak of Ethnic Conflicts After Independence -- The Emergence of New Divisions During the Process of Democratization -- Peacebuilding, Reduction of Inequality, and Identity -- Working for Peace Means Working Against Violence -- The Concept of Peacebuilding and Its Direction -- The Relationship Between Inequality, Identity, and Group Mobilisation -- The Four Dimensions of Inequality -- Means of Reducing Inequalities for Changing Relationships -- Means of Creating the Culture of Peace -- Building Sustainable Peace Through Depolarisation and Cultural Change -- The Council of Europe's Initiatives and Language Policy -- The Background of the Council of Europe's Initiatives for Greater Unity -- Language Policy and Plurilingualism: Toward a Greater European Identity -- A Conceptual Framework for Peacebuilding and the Possible Consequences for Myanmar's Divided Society -- Language Policy in Myanmar: Progress or Setback?.
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  • 63
    ISBN: 9789811637209
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (351 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.4509510905
    Keywords: Communication in science-China ; Science and state-China ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Contents -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Social Context of the Contemporary SP Industry: The Knowledge-Based Development of Society -- 1.1.1 The Multifaceted Manifestation of the Knowledge-Based Development of Society -- 1.1.2 The Tension Between Knowledge Dissemination and Application in the Knowledge-Based Development of Society -- 1.2 SP Industry Development Is Expedited by Changes in Contemporary SP -- 1.2.1 Legislation Puts SP Industry Development on a Legal Foundation -- 1.2.2 Social Engagement Provides a Vast Market for the SP Industry -- 1.2.3 Equal Access Boosts the Growth and Development of SP Services -- 1.2.4 Livelihood Orientation Maintains the Sustainable Development of the SP Industry with Sound Content and Service Innovation -- 1.3 Literature Review of SP Industry Research -- 1.3.1 Foreign Literature Review -- 1.3.2 Domestic Literature Review -- 1.3.3 Review of Domestic and Overseas Research -- References -- 2 Basic Theory of the SP Industry -- 2.1 Definition of the SP Industry -- 2.1.1 The Meaning of Industry -- 2.1.2 The Meaning of the SP Industry -- 2.2 Characteristics of the SP Industry -- 2.2.1 The Service Dimension of the SP Industry -- 2.2.2 The Cultural Dimension of the SP Industry -- 2.2.3 The Knowledge Dimension of the SP Industry -- 2.3 The Classification of the SP Industry -- 2.3.1 The General Basis of Industrial Classification -- 2.3.2 China's Standard Industrial Classification System -- 2.3.3 The Classification of China's Cultural Industries and Related Industries and Their Implications -- 2.3.4 The Purpose and Statistical Scope of SP Industry Classification -- 2.3.5 The Classification of the SP Industry -- 2.4 The Dynamics of the SP Industry -- 2.4.1 Demand is the Primary Driver of the SP Industry.
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    ISBN: 9789811624780
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (189 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.8942
    Keywords: Mongoloid race ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Author -- My Journey -- 1: How to Start Journey of Rhinoplasty for Beginners -- 2: An Overview of the Anthropological Perspective of Indian Noses and Its Implications for Rhinoplasty -- 2.1 Effect of Migration -- 2.2 Effect of Climate -- 2.3 Interregional Variations of Some Nasal Parameters -- 2.4 Nasal Index -- 2.4.1 Nasal Index (Doddi et al.) -- 3: Evaluation of Rhinoplasty Patients -- 3.1 During Patient's First Visit -- 3.1.1 Patient's Approach to Surgery -- 3.1.2 Surgeon's Approach to Surgery -- 3.1.3 Examination -- 3.1.3.1 General Examination -- 3.1.3.2 Examination of the Nose -- 3.1.4 Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy -- 3.2 Evaluation During Second Detailed Visit of the Patient -- 3.2.1 Patients' Expectations -- 3.2.2 Psychological Assessment -- 3.2.2.1 Body Dysmorphic Syndrome -- 3.2.2.2 Questionnaire -- 3.2.3 Background and Ethnicity of the Patient -- 3.2.4 Functional Assessment -- 3.2.5 Analysis of Facial Aesthetics -- 3.2.6 Analysis of the Nose -- 3.2.6.1 Pre-operative Clinical Correlation -- 3.2.6.2 Internal Nasal Valve (Fig. 3.18) -- 3.2.6.3 Analysis of Artistic or Aesthetic Beauty of the Face -- 3.2.6.4 Facial Asymmetry (Figs. 3.21, 3.22 and 3.23) -- 3.2.6.5 Photography -- 3.2.6.6 Medical Photography (Figs. 3.33, 3.34, 3.35, 3.36 and 3.37) -- 3.2.6.7 Rhinomanometry (Fig. 3.38) -- 3.2.6.8 3D Software Analysis and Reconstruction (Fig. 3.39) -- 4: Basic Rhinoplasty Surgery -- 4.1 Operative Planning -- 4.1.1 Anaesthesia -- 4.1.2 Incision (Figs. 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 and 4.10) -- 4.1.3 Dissection (Figs. 4.11, 4.12, 4.13 and 4.14) -- 4.1.4 Approach to the Septum (Figs. 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18 and 4.19) -- 4.1.5 Septoplasty -- 4.1.6 Osteotomy (Figs. 4.28, 4.29, 4.30, 4.31 and 4.32) -- 4.1.7 Surgery of Middle One-Third of the Nose.
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    ISBN: 9789811624254
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (264 pages)
    Series Statement: Advances in Information and Communication Research Ser. v.3
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 302.231
    Keywords: Internet-Social aspects ; Mobile communication systems-Social aspects ; Social media ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- Part I Introduction: Are You Second Offline ? -- 1 The Doubling of Time and Place -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: the movie "The Lake House" -- 2 The Second Offline -- 2.1 What is the Second Offline? -- 2.2 Pokémon GO and the Second Offline: The Fusion of the Real and the Virtual -- 2.3 Time and Place in the Second Offline -- 3 Sociology of Time and Place -- 3.1 Premodern Society: Calendar and Locale -- 3.2 Industrial Society: Clock and Map -- 3.3 Internet Society -- 3.4 Mobile Society (Real-Time Society) -- 3.5 Mobile Internet Society -- 4 Doubling of Time and Place -- 4.1 Doubling of Place -- 4.2 Doubling of Time -- 4.3 Time Travel -- 4.4 Mechanical Replication and the Doubling of Time -- 5 Media for Self-Reflection -- 5.1 Superimposing Here on Here -- 5.2 Superimposing Now on the Now -- 5.3 Real-Time Simulation of the Self -- 6 Conclusion: The Destination of a Love Transcending Time -- References -- 2 Mobile Communication Technology and the Lifeworld: Examining the Implications of the Second Offline Concept from a Phenomenological Perspective -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Contextualizing Second Offline Society -- 3 Historical Predictions of What is Today's Second Offline Society -- 4 Exploring the Tomita Volume Chapters -- 4.1 Telepresence, Teledistance -- the Camera and the Selfie -- 4.2 Medical and Healthcare -- 4.3 Education -- 4.4 Interpersonal Communication and the Problem of the Present Other -- 5 Socio-Psychological and Public Policy Ramifications of the Second Offline -- References -- Part II Society Transformed through Mobile Media -- 3 Merged Reality: A Second "Second Offline" -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Offline and the Second Offline -- 2 The Basic Concept of Second Offline -- 3 A Second Offline in Practice -- 4 The Second "Second Offline".
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    ISBN: 9789811653797
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (355 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 501.4
    Keywords: Communication in science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword by Pierre Mutzenhardt -- Foreword by Han Qide -- Introduction: New Questions, New Objects, New Approaches -- Opening Address -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I Science Communication at the Crossroad -- 1 Communicating Science: Heterogeneous, Multiform and Polysemic -- 1.1 Foreword -- 1.2 The Structure of the Field -- 1.2.1 Yesterday: A Heterogeneous and Multiform Research Field -- 1.2.2 Today: Still a Heterogeneous and Multiform Research Field -- 1.3 The Different Terms for 'Science Communication' and Their Meanings -- 1.3.1 A Tangle of Terms -- 1.3.2 The Structuring Effect of the Context -- 1.3.3 Science Communication (SciC) -- 1.4 Least Mentioned Terms -- 1.4.1 Scientific Temper (ST) -- 1.4.2 Scientific Mediation (SM) -- 1.4.3 Science Vulgarization (VS) -- 1.4.4 Empowerment (EM) -- 1.4.5 Democratization of Science (DS) -- 1.4.6 Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) -- 1.5 Moderately Mentioned Terms -- 1.5.1 Scientific Information (SI) -- 1.5.2 Science Culture (SC) -- 1.5.3 Public Understanding of Science (PUS) -- 1.6 The Most Mentioned Terms -- 1.6.1 Science Popularization (SP) -- 1.6.2 Science Literacy (SL) -- 1.6.3 Public Communication of Science (PC) -- 1.6.4 Public Awareness (PA) -- 1.6.5 Public Participation (PT) -- 1.6.6 Public Engagement (PE) -- 1.7 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- 2 Citizen Science as Participatory Science Communication -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Contextualizing Participatory Science Communication -- 2.3 Method -- 2.4 Participatory Science Communication -- 2.4.1 Access -- 2.4.2 Interaction -- 2.4.3 Participation -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Science Communication on Offer by Research Institutes in Eight Countries -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methods -- 3.2.1 Data -- 3.2.2 Measurements.
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    ISBN: 9789811656651
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (124 pages)
    Series Statement: Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing and Chemistry Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.34
    Keywords: Weavers ; Handloom industry ; Sustainability ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Environmental Sustainability of Handloom Sector -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Handloom Fabric Manufacturing Process -- 3 Impact of Handloom Industry on Environment -- 4 Sustainability -- 4.1 Aspects of Sustainability -- 5 Environmental Sustainability of Handloom Sector -- 5.1 Waste Minimization -- 5.2 Use of Sustainable Fibres -- 5.3 Sustainability of the Handloom Sector -- 5.4 Sustainable Wet Processing in Handloom Sector -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainability, Culture and Handloom Product Diversities with Indian Perspective -- 1 Introduction: Cultural Intervention and Handloom Product Diversities in India -- 2 Handloom Weavers, Their Products and Culture, Environmental Aspects-Sustainability -- 3 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Teaching About "Fibre": Between Art and Contemporary Design -- 1 Overview of the Topic -- 2 Presentation of Work Stages -- References -- Handweaving as a Catalyst for Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Context -- 2.1 Craft, Design and Handweaving -- 2.2 An Arts and Crafts Model for Sustainability -- 2.3 Handweaving and the Circular Economy -- 3 Hands-On Case Study -- 3.1 Methods -- 3.2 Analysis -- 3.3 Findings -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Handloom-The Challenges and Opportunities -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Need for Value-Addition -- 3 Value-Added Handloom Textiles -- 3.1 Dyeing of Eri with Natural Colour -- 3.2 Printing and Painting with Natural Colour -- 3.3 Batik Work with Natural Colour -- 3.4 Eco-Friendly Woven Apparels -- 4 Conclusion -- References.
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  • 68
    ISBN: 9789811654893
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (xvii, 160 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Ryu, Keikoh Developing university social responsibility
    DDC: 306.432
    Keywords: Hochschule ; Corporate Social Responsibility ; Unternehmensethik ; Japan ; Information disclosure ; Information disclosure ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Research Background and Proposed Research Questions -- 1.1.1 Research Background -- 1.1.2 Proposed Research Questions -- 1.2 Review of the Literature -- 1.2.1 Research on the Necessity of University Information Disclosure -- 1.2.2 Related Theories of University Information Disclosure -- 1.2.3 Studies on University Information Disclosure Practices -- 1.3 Shortcomings of Existing Research -- 1.4 The Present Approach: Strategic Disclosure Reflecting University Social Responsibility -- 1.5 The Purpose and Significance of This Research -- 1.5.1 The Purpose of This Research -- 1.5.2 The Significance of This Research -- 2 University Social Responsibility: Research Design -- 2.1 Theoretical Foundations of This Research -- 2.1.1 Stakeholders Theory -- 2.1.2 New Institutionalism Theory -- 2.1.3 Transparency-Restricting Power Theory -- 2.1.4 Information Sharing Theory -- 2.2 Definition of Core Concepts -- 2.2.1 Concept of University Social Responsibility -- 2.2.2 Boundary of University Social Responsibility -- 2.3 Research Methods -- 2.4 Research Routes -- 3 Japanese University Information Disclosure Practices: A Macroscopic Perspective -- 3.1 The State of Japanese Universities' Information Disclosure -- 3.1.1 The Development of Japanese Universities' Information Disclosure Policies -- 3.1.2 Institutional Background: The Amendments of Education Law -- 3.1.3 Social Background of Japanese University Information Disclosure -- 3.1.4 The Status Quo of Japanese University Information Disclosure -- 3.2 Features of Japanese University Information Disclosure -- 3.2.1 Background of University Information Disclosure in Japan -- 3.2.2 Good Examples of Universities in Information Disclosure -- 3.2.3 Motivations for University Information Disclosure in Japan.
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  • 69
    ISBN: 9789811614866
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (397 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.6
    Keywords: Social conflict ; Risk assessment ; Group identity ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Risk, Identity and Conflict: A Critical Overview -- Overview -- Identity and Risk Nexus: A Critical Observation -- COVID-19 Risk and Identity -- Weaving Multiple Voices of Risk: The Chapters -- Critical Issues and Concluding Remarks -- References -- Part I Ethno-religious Approaches to Risk and Security -- 2 Risk, Security, and the War on Terror -- Introduction -- Imperial Background and Practices -- US Power Elite -- The WoT = Political Victimage Ritual -- Biopolitics of WoT/Ethnicity -- Conclusions: Ethics of Truth -- Bibliography -- 3 Ethnicity, Insecurity and Geostrategic Transformation in the Horn of Africa -- Introduction -- Ethiopia: Dialectics of Geography, Ethnicity and Politics -- The Dialectic of Conflict and Integration in the HOA -- Alliances and Balance of Power in the HOA. -- Cooperation and Integration Initiatives in the HOA -- Maritime Security Cooperation -- Djibouti Code of Conduct in 2009 (Djibouti Code of Conduct 2009) -- Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct 2017 -- Red Sea Forum -- Challenges of Security and Stability in the HOA -- Regional and International Rivalry -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Formation of Diaspora Network and Reconstruction of Collective Memory: The Case of Indo-Fijians -- Introduction -- Diaspora -- Ethnic Memory and Diaspora -- Indo-Fijians and the Indo-Fijian Diaspora -- Collective Memory Reconstructed -- Two Images of the Past: Victimhood and Heroism -- Recent Developments -- Formation of Transnational Network and Reconstruction of Collective Memory -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- 5 Ethnicity and Geopolitics of Rohingya Crisis -- Introduction -- Understanding the Problem -- Citizenship Rights -- Broader Geopolitics Canvass -- Indian Blueprint -- China's Geopolitics.
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    ISBN: 9789811597244
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (265 pages) , illustrations (black and white)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Digital entertainment
    DDC: 302.231
    Keywords: Freizeitwirtschaft ; Digitalisierung ; Künstliche Intelligenz ; Interaktive Medien ; Computerspiel ; Economics, general ; Management ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Digital Entertainment -- Preface -- Learning Objective of the Book -- Highlights of the Book -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Consumer Engagement in Digital Entertainment: A Systematic Review -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Concept of Consumer Engagement (CE) -- 1.2 Concept of Digital Entertainment -- 2 Methodology and Systematic Literature Review -- 2.1 Papers Selected for Systematic Review Using the Inclusion Criteria -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Year Wise Number of Publications -- 3.2 Author Wise Citations -- 3.3 Publisher and Journal Wise Number of Articles -- 3.4 Country Wise Publications -- 3.5 Type of Digital Entertainment Media -- 3.6 Research Methods Adopted -- 4 Findings -- 5 Conclusion -- 6 Limitations -- 7 Future Research Scope -- References -- 2 Review of Consumer Engagement and Digital Entertainment on Over the Top Platforms -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Review of Literature -- 2.1 Consumer Engagement: The Theoretical Framework -- 2.2 Understanding Digital Entertainment -- 2.3 Leveraging Technology for Engagement -- 2.4 Creating Immersive Experiences -- 2.5 The Role of Engaging Content -- 3 Model Adaptation -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 3 A Study on Processing of Information Storage &amp -- Use of New Age Consumers in Digital Wellness Sector Through Story Telling &amp -- Creating Interest -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Consumer Information Processing Model and Advertisements -- 2 Marketing vs. Advertising Review -- 2.1 Sales Through the Internet and Possible Problems -- 2.2 Herbal Cream Ads for Joint Diseases -- 3 Analysis &amp -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Games Features for Health Disciplines for Patient Learning as Entertainment -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Health Consequences of Gaming for Health -- 3 Gaming and Health Frameworks -- 4 Behavior Change Theories.
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    ISBN: 9789813344044
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (209 pages)
    Series Statement: New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives Ser. v.46
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.2095492
    Keywords: Civil society-Bangladesh ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Core Arguments -- 1.3 Importance of the Book -- 1.4 Methodological Issues -- 1.4.1 Analytical Framework -- 1.4.1.1 Vibrant and Vigilant Attribute of the Civil Society -- 1.4.1.2 Positioning the Civil Society in the Political System of a Developing Country Aiming Development and Democratic Consol... -- 1.4.1.3 Steps for Investigation -- 1.4.2 Methods -- 1.4.2.1 Description of the Survey Method Used -- 1.4.2.2 Qualitative Data Analysis Model -- 1.4.3 Study Area -- 1.5 Brief Introduction to Civil Society in Bangladesh -- 1.6 Propositions of the Book -- 1.7 Organization of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Conceptual Discourse -- 2.1 Civil Society Discourse -- 2.2 Neo-Tocquevillean School (Liberal Democratic Model) -- 2.3 Neo-Gramscian School (New Left Model) -- 2.4 Modern Concept of Civil Society -- 2.5 Civil Society: Democracy and Development -- 2.6 Studies on Civil Society in Bangladesh in Different Models -- 2.6.1 Neoliberal Model (Neo-Tocquevillean Model) -- 2.6.2 Critics of Neoliberal Model (Move to Gramsci´s Model) -- 2.6.3 Structural Model -- 2.6.4 Cultural Model -- 2.6.5 Mixed Model Applied in the Present Research -- 2.7 Operationalization of Few More Concepts -- 2.7.1 Politicization of Civil Society -- 2.7.2 Democracy -- 2.7.3 Democratic Transition -- 2.7.4 Democratic Consolidation -- 2.7.5 Free Market Economy -- 2.7.6 Good Governance -- 2.7.7 Corruption -- 2.7.8 Patron-Client Relations and Vertical Norms -- References -- Chapter 3: Civil Society in Comparative Perspective -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Influence of Political Structures Upon Civil Society from a Comparative Perspective -- 3.2.1 Stable But Partly Illiberal Democracy-India.
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    ISBN: 9789811649837
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (539 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 951
    Keywords: International relations-China-20th century ; China-Foreign relations-Africa ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Editors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I Africa and Its Relationships with Developed Countries -- 1 The Historical Logic and Pragmatic Choices Behind the US Strategy in Africa -- 1 Historical Logic and Power Resources of the US Strategy in Africa -- US Strategy in Africa During the Cold War (1947-1990): A Bipolar Model of Hegemony -- The US Africa Strategy in the Post-Cold War Era (1991-2017): Unipolar Dominance -- 2 Policy Guidelines and a Preliminary Assessment of the Trump Administration's New Africa Strategy -- 3 The US Africa Strategy from the Perspective of China-US Competition -- General Trends in US Perceptions of China and US-China Relations -- The "China Factor" in the US Strategy Toward Africa, Based on China-Africa "Belt and Road" Cooperation -- The U.S.'s Belittling "wait-and-See" Approach to the Belt and Road Cooperation Between China and Africa (September 2013-December 2015) -- The US Began to Notice and Perceive the "threat" from China-Africa Belt and Road Cooperation (December 2015-September 2018) -- US Confrontation and Countermeasures Against China-Africa Belt and Road Cooperation (December 2018-Present) -- 4 Conclusions and Reflections -- 2 The Concept of "Global Britain" and the UK's Policy Toward Africa Beyond Brexit -- 1 "Global Britain:" Reinventing a Diplomatic Rhetoric in the Context of Brexit -- Development of the "Global Britain" Concept -- Contents of "Global Britain" -- 2 Reshaping the UK's Partnership with Africa Within the Framework of "Global Britain" -- Context and Reasons for the UK's Adjustment of Its African Policy -- High-Profile Visits and Institutional Guarantees -- 3 Priorities and Orientations of the UK's Future African Policy -- Trade -- Investment -- Development Aid -- Cooperation in Combating Terrorism and Security Affairs -- 4 Conclusions.
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  • 73
    ISBN: 9789813365711
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (136 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.372094
    Keywords: Social movements-Europe ; Social justice-Asia ; Environmental justice-Europe ; Environmental justice-Asia ; Social justice-Europe ; Social movements-Asia ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the authors -- List of Boxes -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Why Social Justice? -- The Recent History of Welfare States -- Neoliberal Globalisation and Its Setbacks -- Political Backlash -- Social Justice, Income and Redistribution -- Universalism -- Our Objectives -- 3 Global Charter for Universal Social Protection Rights: For All and by All -- Global Charter for Universal Social Protection Rights by All, for All -- 4 From Social Protection to Social Commons -- Rethinking Social Protection -- The Social Commons: What? -- Walking Along New Paths -- The Sun of the Future -- 5 Assuring Affordable, Accessible and Quality Public Services for All: Health, Education, Water, Transport and Energy -- From Health to Transport to Energy -- Water -- Transport -- Energy -- Education -- Alternatives -- Conclusion -- 6 Labour -- Asia, Europe and … China -- Productive Transformation -- What About Reproduction? -- How the Global Charter Can Help -- 7 The Right to the City and the Right to Housing -- Housing Is Part of Social Protection -- Informality for Profit -- Universal Health Care and Social Protection -- Housing Is Integral to Social Protection -- Housing as Asset -- Public, Social and Affordable Housing -- Housing-Related Services -- The Question of Land for Housing -- Goals of the SDGs -- Conclusion -- 8 Global Voices: The Way Forward -- Annexes -- Declaration of Ulaan Baatar, July 2016, AEPF Social Justice Cluster -- Assuring Affordable, Accessible and Quality Public Services for All -- Manila Conference, 13-15 February 2018 -- Political Declaration -- Barcelona Declaration -- AEPF12 in Ghent, September 2018 -- Contribution to Final Declaration from the Social Justice Cluster -- Context -- Demands -- International Conference on Universal Social Protection and Labour -- Kathmandu, 4-6 April 2019.
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    ISBN: 9789813360020
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (147 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.372
    Keywords: Sociology, general ; Gender studies ; Criminology and criminal justice, general ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Partnership Work -- Changing Lives -- Six Penny Memories -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 2: Crafting, Quilting, and Social Justice -- Introduction -- Sewing in the North (East) of England -- Digitally Augmented Craft Practices for Social Justice -- Contextualising Sex Work in Justice-Oriented Technology Research -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 3: Quilting Research -- Introduction -- Meaningful Action and Design Processes -- Working with Third Sector Organisations as a Praxis of Hope -- Working Towards More Just Worlds -- Caring for Ourselves, One Another, and Our Worlds -- Crafting the Quilt -- Porous Roles and Relational Expertise -- Laying Bare the Seams of Hidden Labour -- References -- Chapter 4: Exploring the Partnership Quilt -- Introduction -- Quilting a Digitally Augmented Social Fabric -- Using the Quilt -- Materials and Layers of the Quilt -- Materials -- Tools -- Quilting Techniques -- Attention to Detail -- Fabric Choices -- Thread Choices -- Functional Embellishment Choices -- Intangible Layers of the Quilt -- References -- Chapter 5: Digitally Quilting Social Justice -- Introduction -- Designing for Wellbeing: Quilting a Personal Yet Shared Experience -- Designing for Partnership: Crafting Sustainable Service Delivery -- The Future of Digitally Augmented Craft Practices: Sewing as and for Collective Action -- References -- References -- Index.
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    ISBN: 9789811654459
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (632 pages)
    Series Statement: Understanding China Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 398.20951
    Keywords: Folk literature, Chinese-History and criticism ; Folk literature, Chinese ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- User's Guide -- Contents -- 1 What Is "Folk Literature" -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- 2 Ancient Songs -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- References -- 3 Folk Literature in the Han Dynasty -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- VIII -- References -- 4 Folk Songs in the Six Dynasties -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- References -- 5 Odes and Songs in the Tang Dynasty -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- References -- 6 Bianwen, a Popular Form of Literature in the Tang Dynasty -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- VIII -- IX -- X -- References -- 7 Zajuci, a Literary Form Popularized in the Song and Jin Periods -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- References -- 8 Guzici and Zhugongdiao: Popular Literary Forms Featured with Singing and Telling -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- VIII -- IX -- X -- XI -- XII -- XIII -- References -- 9 Sanqu, a Type of Verse in the Yuan Dynasty -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- VIII -- IX -- X -- XI -- XII -- XIII -- XIV -- XV -- XVI -- XVII -- References -- 10 Folk Songs in the Ming Dynasty -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- References -- 11 Baojuan, a Literary Form Featured with Story-Telling and Singing -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- References -- 12 Tanci, a Literary Form Featured with Story-Telling to the Accompaniment of the Stringed Instruments -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- References -- 13 Guci and Zidishu, the Literary Forms Popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasties -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- References -- 14 Folk Songs in the Qing Dynasty -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- References -- Academical Chronology of Zheng Zhenduo -- By Chen Fukang -- Zheng Zhenduo and His History of Chinese Folk Literature -- Zheng Zhenduo and His History of Chinese Literature (by Chen Fukang).
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    ISBN: 9789811659362
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (233 pages)
    Series Statement: Studies in Autonomic, Data-Driven and Industrial Computing Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.4833
    Keywords: Internet of things-Social aspects ; Machine learning ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Authors -- 1 Introduction to Intelligent IoT -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Background of Intelligent IoT -- 1.3 Big Data with Intelligent IoT -- 1.3.1 Big Data Analytics in IoT -- 1.4 Conclusion -- References -- 2 ML and Information Advancement Platform in Intelligent IoT -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Training Through Contact with Humans and Machines -- 2.3 Epistemologies -- 2.4 A Computer Awareness System -- 2.5 Case Studies -- 2.5.1 Initialization -- 2.5.2 Key Information Sharing with Other SOs -- 2.5.3 Getting Key Knowledge from Supplementary Knowledge -- 2.5.4 Pioneered Knowledge from Principle Knowledge -- 2.5.5 Being Secondary Knowledge from Fabricated Information -- 2.6 Analysis -- 2.6.1 Latency -- 2.6.2 Machine-to-Machine Correspondence in NLP -- 2.6.3 Inconveniences -- 2.7 Prospective Study -- 2.8 Improved Cyber Security -- 2.9 At the Edge, Machine Learning -- 2.10 Scalability -- 2.11 Hyperconvergence -- 2.12 Reaching the Inference -- 2.13 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Application of Machine Intelligence and Data Science for Intelligent IoT -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Combination of Intelligent IoT and ML -- 3.3 Overview of Different Approaches for IoT Analytics -- 3.3.1 Descriptive Analysis -- 3.3.2 Predictive Analysis -- 3.3.3 Prescriptive Analysis -- 3.3.4 IoT Adaptive Analysis -- 3.4 Information Analysis Grouping in IoT Established on Technical Foundation -- 3.4.1 Computation in the Cloud -- 3.4.2 Edge Computing -- 3.5 Utilizations of Data in IoT Analysis -- 3.5.1 Analysis in IoT in Intelligent Transportation -- 3.5.2 Smart Healthcare IoT Data Analytics -- 3.5.3 IoT in Agriculture -- 3.5.4 Analysis of Data in IoT for Energy Applications -- 3.6 An Essential Analysis for IoT for Data Mining with an Exploration of Information -- 3.6.1 Translating Information to Data.
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  • 77
    ISBN: 9789811600579
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (274 pages)
    Series Statement: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects Ser. v.57
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.43
    Keywords: Educational sociology ; Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Editors Introduction -- Introduction: Exploring Ways of Transforming Pedagogies -- Scope of the Book -- Target Audience -- The Connection Among the Chapters -- Selection of Contributing Authors -- Scholarly Efforts in Improving Pedagogies -- The Need to Diversify and Enrich Engagement in Education -- Three Areas of Contribution in This Book -- Improving Pedagogies Through Engagement with Student Voice and Experience -- Improving Pedagogies Through Engagement with Teacher Belief and Knowledge -- Improving Pedagogies Through Community Engagement -- Conclusion -- References -- Contents -- Part I: Transforming Pedagogies Through Engagement with Student Voice and Experience -- Chapter 1: Engaging Students in Academic Readings at Australian Higher Education: Experience Learned from Confucian Heritage C... -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- 1.2.1 Background of the Study -- 1.2.2 Research Methodology -- 1.2.3 Analysis and Trustworthiness -- 1.3 Results -- 1.3.1 The Poor Incorporation of Readings in Tutorials -- 1.3.2 Alternative Strategies -- 1.4 Discussion -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Improving Pedagogy in Response to Students´ Reflective Learning Needs -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Discourse on the Topic -- 2.2.1 The Need to Rethink Students´ Silent Behaviour -- 2.2.2 Silence as a Mode of Communication -- 2.2.3 The Need for Silence Literacy Acquisition -- 2.2.4 Silence in Writing Practice -- 2.3 Methodology -- 2.4 Research Findings -- 2.4.1 Autonomous Choice -- 2.4.2 Learning Foundation -- 2.4.3 Affective Domain -- 2.5 Main Discussion -- 2.5.1 Silent Reflection as a Learning Choice -- 2.5.2 Silence and Talk as a Foundation of Learning -- 2.5.3 The Silence-Talk Hierarchy -- 2.6 Embracing Silence in Pedagogy -- 2.7 A Proposed Pedagogical Framework -- 2.8 Implications for Teacher Professional Development.
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  • 78
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811616303
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online Ressource (209 Seiten)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.362
    Keywords: Human trafficking ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- Acronyms -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Maps -- List of Exhibits -- 1 Introduction -- Context -- Methodology and Field Visit -- Disaster and Human Trafficking-Interlinks -- Magnitude of Human Trafficking -- Violence Against Women (VAW) -- Policies and Protocols -- Community Participation -- References -- 2 Links Between Disaster and Human Trafficking -- Disaster and Human Trafficking-The Perception -- Disaster Mitigation and Risk Reduction -- Disaster Management Act -- Sendai Framework of Action (SFA) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) -- Mapping the Vulnerable Areas -- The Disaster Response Plan -- Crime Against Women -- References -- 3 Civil Society Organizations and Community Participation -- Significance of CSOs and NGOs -- Awareness and Sensitization -- Networking, Advocacy and Media -- Training and Capacity Building -- Vigilance, Prosecution and Conviction -- Information, Education, Technology and Communication (IETC) -- Community-Based Preventive Measures-A Composite Picture -- References -- 4 Laws, Policies and Protocols -- The Legal Framework -- International Protocols -- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) -- The Yokohama Strategy -- Hyogo and the Sendai Framework -- Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) -- Regional Policies and the Disaster Management Act -- Anti-trafficking Measures -- References -- 5 Bridging the Gaps between Institutions and Civil Society Organization -- Institutional Mechanisms -- The West Bengal Task Force, Directorate of Child Rights -- West Bengal State Commission of Protection for Child Rights (WBSCPCR) -- Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTU, WB) -- Office of the District Magistrate, South 24 Parganas -- Border Security Force (BSF) -- Judiciary -- Parliamentarians -- Non-Governmental Organisation -- Shelter Homes -- References -- 6 Conclusion.
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  • 79
    ISBN: 9789811590931
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (340 pages)
    Series Statement: The Steppe and Beyond: Studies on Central Asia Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.30958
    Keywords: Asia, Central-Foreign relations-1991- ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Praise for Political Regimes and Neopatrimonialism in Central Asia -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Neopatrimonialism, Power and Regimes in Central Asia: A Sociology of Power Analysis -- 1 The Sociology of Power -- 1.1 The Elites -- 1.1.1 Primary and Secondary Elites -- 1.2 The Population and Social Movements -- 2 Power Resources -- 2.1 The State as Resource -- 2.2 Neopatrimonialism -- 3 Power Regimes -- 4 The Structure of the System -- References -- Russia's Role in the Consolidation of the Central Asian Elites -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Question of Identity? -- 3 Geostrategic Interests -- 4 Regional Rivalries -- 5 The Role of Energy -- 6 Security -- 7 Local Elites and External Influence -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- China's Belt and Road Initiative: Implications for Central Asia -- 1 China's Engagement with Central Asia: A Three-Dimensional Approach -- 1.1 Diplomacy -- 1.2 Trade -- 1.3 Security -- 2 Unpacking the Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia: Background, Framework, and Rationale -- 2.1 The Rationale Behind the Initiative -- 2.2 Central Asia at the Core of the Silk Road Economic Belt -- 3 The BRI and Central Asian Elites: Reinforcing the Mechanisms of Capital Accumulation and the Quest for Regime Preservation -- References -- Uzbekistan's Neopatrimonial State and Authoritarian Regime: From Karimov to Mirziyoyev -- 1 Introduction -- 2 State-Building in Central Asia: An Incomplete Process -- 3 The Central Asian Model of the Neopatrimonial State -- 4 Uzbekistan as an Authoritarian Regime and Neopatrimonial State -- 4.1 Karimov's Rise to Power -- 4.2 Consolidation of the Political System After Independence -- 5 Territorial Power and Informal Agreements Between Central and Regional Elites -- 6 The so-called Clans as Informal Networks in Uzbekistan -- 6.1 The Transformation of the Concept of "Clan".
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  • 80
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811628665
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (207 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 320.12
    Keywords: Boundaries-Anthropological aspects-Mekong River Region ; Borderlands-Social aspects-Thailand ; Borderlands-Social aspects-Laos ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Locating the Research and Methodology -- Empirical Grounding/Location -- Problem Statement -- 1.3 General Overview of the Literature in Border and Borderland Studies -- The Importance of the Natural Terrain: Origins of Border Studies and Borderland Studies -- People on the Move -- People's Deep Placement in the Borderland -- 1.4 Methodology -- A Sedentary World -- A Centripetal Approach -- Temporal Analysis: Everyday Practices Matter -- Political Subjectivities of the Thai Ban -- Semantic Fields as Meaning Formulation in Everyday Practices -- Riverscape -- Methods -- The Border of Khong Chiam (Thailand) and Sanasomboun (Lao PDR) as a Research Setting -- Methods and Research Participants -- 1.5 Analysis and Interpretation -- 1.6 Aims of the Research -- Research Questions -- 1.7 Structure of the Book -- References -- 2 Border Conceptualisation by Academia and the Thai Ban's Everyday Life in Other Areas of the Thai-Lao Mekong Borderlands -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Border Studies and Borderland Studies -- Topography -- Topology -- Borderland Studies and the Mixture of Topography and Topology -- 2.3 Third Space: A Concept in Borderland Studies -- 2.4 Pluralities of Borderland People's Border-Crossings: Negotiations of Space, Time, and Political Subjectivities -- Spatial Negotiations -- Temporal Negotiations -- Negotiations of Political Subjectivity -- References -- 3 Spatial Negotiations: State Space and Lived Space of the Thai Ban -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Sedentary Assumption of the State: Disciplinary Power and Biopolitics of Border-Crossings -- Sedentary Assumption on the Thai-Lao Border -- Biopolitics of Border-Crossings at the Formal Checkpoint -- 3.3 The Thai Ban's Routine: Thai-Lao Mekong Border as a Life Space.
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  • 81
    ISBN: 9789813366299
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (240 pages) , Illustrationen
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Yip, Paul S. F. Social unrest and the poverty problem in Hong Kong
    Keywords: Armut ; Soziale Ungleichheit ; Armutsbekämpfung ; Hongkong ; Electronic books ; Hongkong ; Armut ; Soziale Ungleichheit
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  • 82
    ISBN: 9789811602634
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (247 pages)
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Bengalen ; Durga ; Kunst
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  • 83
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811657887
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (148 pages)
    Series Statement: Cultural Studies and Transdisciplinarity in Education Ser. v.14
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.43
    Keywords: Educational sociology ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Youth -- 1.2 Futures -- 1.3 Education -- References -- Chapter 2: Thinking-Making-Doing Futures Research -- 2.1 Posthumanism at the Anthropocene -- 2.2 Post-qualitative Research -- 2.3 Futures-Making Research -- 2.4 Studying With -- 2.5 Speculative Narratives -- 2.6 Meanwhiles -- References -- Chapter 3: Part I: Apocalypse -- 3.1 The Apocalyptic Imaginary -- 3.2 'They Never Go There…' -- 3.3 Not Worth Convincing Them… -- 3.4 Prove Me Wrong… -- 3.5 Beyond the Singular Narrative -- 3.6 Apocalypse as Frame of Intelligibility -- 3.7 Cathedral Thinking -- 3.8 Lessons from the Apocalypse -- 3.9 Meanwhile… -- 3.9.1 The Curriculum Vitae -- 3.9.2 Career Maps -- References -- Chapter 4: Part II: Revolution -- 4.1 Studying the Movement -- 4.2 Scale and Profile of School Climate Strikes (SCS) -- 4.3 Youth Activism and Organisation -- 4.4 Organisational Websites and Social Media -- 4.5 Wresting Control and the Push Back -- 4.6 The Friday Spectacles -- 4.7 A Public Pedagogy for Alternative Futures -- 4.8 Meanwhile… -- References -- Chapter 5: Part III: Utopia -- 5.1 Utopia as a Concept and a Method -- 5.2 The Utopias of Afrofuturism -- 5.3 Octavia Butler's Critical Utopia -- 5.3.1 Mapping the Terrain -- 5.3.2 Creating the 'Common' -- 5.3.3 Posthuman Theology -- 5.3.4 An Unorthodox Politics -- 5.3.5 Radical Imagination and Unorthodox Pathways -- 5.4 N.K. Jemisin's Sensory Utopias -- 5.4.1 Refusing the Suffering of Others -- 5.4.2 Sensory Materialism -- 5.4.3 The Dystopia of Social Hierarchy and Extractive Relations -- 5.4.4 The Possibility of New Peoples and Non-extractive Relations -- 5.5 Okorafor's Africanfuturist, Decolonised Utopia -- 5.5.1 Indigenous Materialisms -- 5.5.2 Ecological Hybridity -- 5.5.3 The Decolonised University -- 5.5.4 Space and Belonging -- 5.6 Imagining Utopias, Educating Desires.
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  • 84
    ISBN: 9789811654770
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (221 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 392.3600951
    Keywords: Dwellings-China ; House construction ; Dwellings-Symbolic aspects ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Introduction -- Significance of Constructed Human Dwellings and Deified Artisans -- Incipient Building Construction Folklore -- Literature Review and Data Sources -- Purpose, Significance, and Methodology -- Contents -- 1 Land Worship and Building Construction Folklore -- 1.1 Gruesome Sacrifices and Relics from the Age of Barbarianism -- 1.2 Personification of Land Deity and Ground-Breaking Ceremony -- 2 Tree Worship and Building Construction Folklore -- 2.1 Origin of Tree Cutting Taboos and Evil-Removing Ceremonies -- 2.2 Sanctification of Beams and Columns in Kunlun Mythology -- 2.3 Wood, Dragon and the Law of Participation -- 3 Beam Setting Ceremony and the Use of Fetishes -- 3.1 Beam Setting Ceremony -- 3.2 Eight Diagrams, Rooster, and Beam Setting Coins -- 4 Supernatural Beings, Incantations and Talismans: The Taoist Influences -- 4.1 Two Ways Supernatural Beings Help House Builders -- 4.2 Taoist Talismans and Incantations in the Building Construction Process -- 5 House Builder's Covert Sorcery and Its Social and Cultural Context -- 5.1 Injurious Sorcery and Its Origin -- 5.2 Cultural Motivation for House Builder's Covert Sorcery -- 5.3 Sorcery as Bargaining Chips Between Artisans and Those Who Hired Them -- 5.4 Classification of Sorcery Folklore in Social and Cultural Context -- 6 The Legend of Gun and the Origin and Evolution of Chiwei -- 6.1 The Religious and Political Symbolism of Chiwei -- 6.2 The Mythological Origin of Chiwei -- 7 Conclusion -- 7.1 Legends and Rituals -- 7.2 Symbolism and Limen -- 7.3 Religion and Sorcery -- References.
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  • 85
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811578809
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (235 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.896
    Keywords: Blacks-Race identity ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- 1: Introduction -- Afrofuturism? -- What Are Critical Black Futures? -- Chapter Breakdown -- Bibliography -- 2: The Black Futures of W. E. B. Du Bois -- References -- 3: A Black Tetratic Future: Blackness and the Age of Hyper-Exponentiation (Hyper-4) -- Tetration? What Is That!? -- Tetration as an Era -- Tetratic Thinking/Thought -- Hyper-4 Technology -- Access in the Era of Tetration -- Out of Thin Air... -- Blackness and The Era of Tetration -- Black Religion as Tetratic Formation -- Seeds -- References -- 4: Towards an Afrofuturist Feminist Manifesto -- The Futurist Manifesto -- Mundane Futurism -- Burn This Manifesto -- Afrofuturist Feminism -- References -- 5: Writings on Dance: Artistic Reframing for Celestial Black Bodies -- Signification of Celestial Bodies -- Paradoxical Universe -- The Mechanization of Dance -- Moving from the Past -- Technologies, Rehearsal, and Training -- Seen and Unseen -- Devising and Choreography -- Celestial Bodies, Onstage, and Offstage -- Space Is the Place -- Dancing and Messaging -- References -- 6: A Disruptive Visual Respite: Stacey Robinson -- 7: Black Radical Nationalist Theory and Afrofuturism 2.0 -- The Revolutionary Logic of the Black Male -- References -- 8: Afrofuturism and Black Futurism: Some Ontological and Semantic Considerations -- Introduction -- Afrofuturism's Conceptual Structure: Formal Relations and Possible Meanings -- Toward Mutual Respect and Recognition: Aesthetic Potency and Political Efficacy of Afrofuturism and Black Futurism -- Blake, or The Huts of America -- The Black Panther -- Conclusion -- References -- 9: Super Fluid/Super Black: Translations and Teachings in Transembodied Metaphysics -- References -- 10: Race, Economics, and the Future of Blackness -- Introduction -- Political Economy, Black Theology, and Womanism.
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  • 86
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited | Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest
    ISBN: 9789813347410
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (308 pages)
    DDC: 306.1
    Keywords: Electronic dance music-Social aspects ; Music and technology-Social aspects ; Electronic books
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  • 87
    ISBN: 9789811601552
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (216 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.4096
    Keywords: Social change-Africa ; Economic development-Africa ; Technological innovations-Social aspects-Africa ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the Book -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Figures -- Contents -- 1: Introduction: Demographics and Frameworks for African-Led Research, Innovation and Development -- 2: Landscape for Research and Innovation in Africa -- 3: Research, Invention and Innovation: Social and Technological-What Do They Mean? -- 3.1 Social and Technological Innovation -- 4: ANDI and African Health Innovation -- 4.1 Role of African Scientists and Institutions in the Launch of ANDI and Its Operations -- 4.1.1 Initiation of Regional Hubs in Countries -- 4.1.2 Several Collaborative Projects Were Supported and Implemented -- 4.1.3 Implementation of the World Health Assembly (WHA) Demonstration Project -- 5: Human, Institutional and Financial Resources, and Partnerships -- 5.1 North-South, South-South Partnerships and Official Development Assistance -- 5.2 Financing, Official Development Assistance and Proposed African Innovation Fund -- 6: African Traditional Knowledge, Other Technologies and Emerging Areas -- 6.1 Digital, Bio- and Chemical Technologies in Africa -- 6.2 Emerging Technologies and the Future of Innovation in Africa -- 7: Technology Readiness Levels, the Valley of Death and Scaling Up Innovations -- 7.1 Scaling Up Innovations -- 8: Manufacturing in Africa -- 9: Adopting and Adapting Innovations: Frugal, Leapfrogging and Open Innovation Approaches -- 9.1 Frugal Innovation -- 9.2 Leapfrogging Innovation -- 9.3 Open Innovation -- 10: Brain Drain, the African Diaspora and Innovation in Africa -- 10.1 African Diaspora and Innovation on the Continent -- 11: COVID-19 Pandemic, Leadership and Ownership of Innovation in Africa -- 11.1 Leadership and Ownership of Research and Innovation in Africa.
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  • 88
    ISBN: 9789811625053
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (324 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.0951
    Keywords: China-Social conditions-2000- ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction 1: The Origin, Meaning and Analytical Framework of the Chinese Dream -- 1.1 Historical Origins of the Chinese Dream -- 1.2 Meaning of the Chinese Dream -- 1.3 Analytical Framework of the Chinese Dream -- References -- 2 Introduction 2 Understanding of the "Ideal Society" in China and Russian -- References -- 3 Moving Towards a More Affluent Society -- 3.1 Consumption Structure of Urban-Rural Residents and its Development Trend -- 3.2 Life Satisfaction and Personal Aspirations of Urban and Rural Residents -- 3.3 Perceptions of Social Fairness and Security Among Urban and Rural Residents -- 3.4 Summary and Outlook -- References -- 4 Towards a Prosperous Society: Expectations and Reality -- References -- 5 Developing a Society of Stable and Secure Employment -- References -- 6 Moving Towards a More Content Society in Life and Work -- 6.1 The Status of Employment and Unemployment -- 6.2 The Higher Job Satisfaction -- 6.3 The Impact of Employment and Jobs on Happiness -- 6.4 Improving Social Security -- 6.5 Achieving the "Dream Dwelling" -- 6.6 Summary -- References -- 7 Moving Towards a Harmonious Society with More Affluent Families -- 7.1 Recognition of Family and Household Size -- 7.2 Household Income and Expenditures and Family Housing Occupancy -- 7.2.1 Household Income and Expenditures -- 7.2.2 Family Homeownership Status -- 7.3 Problems in Family Life -- 7.4 Community Support Networks -- 7.5 Conclusion and Discussion -- 7.5.1 Middle-Class and Working-Class Families Have Similar Household Sizes, While the Size of Peasant Families Is Larger -- 7.5.2 The Higher the Social Status, the Higher the Consumption Ability and Lower Ratio of Consumption to Income.
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  • 89
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811648397
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (430 pages)
    Series Statement: Understanding China Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.0951
    Keywords: Public welfare-China ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Objective -- Basic Concepts -- Universal Welfare -- Universal Integration -- Theoretical Perspectives -- Model Construction -- Institutional Integration and System Integration -- Theoretical Discussion -- Layout of the Book -- Contents -- Part I Model Construction -- 1 The Development Path of Social Welfare-From System Cover to System Integration -- 1.1 System Cover: A Monument as Well as a Starting Point -- 1.1.1 A Turnaround Landmark Event -- 1.1.2 Innovative Measures to Open Up New Situation -- 1.1.3 A New Starting Point for the Better -- 1.2 Institutional Integration: An Emphasis as Well as a Key Point -- 1.2.1 Fragmentation: An Unreasonable Result from a Reasonable Process -- 1.2.2 Institutional Integration: Key to Making the System More Equitable and Sustainable and Ensuring the Smooth Transfer of Social Security Accounts Between Localities -- 1.2.3 Institutional Integration Requires Both Basic Conditions and Active Efforts -- 1.2.4 Feasible Plan for Institutional Integration-Baseline Equality -- 1.3 System Integration: An Idea as Well as a Policy -- 1.3.1 Integration of Financial Guarantee with Service Guarantee -- 1.3.2 Integration of Labor with Welfare -- 1.3.3 Integration of Education with Welfare -- 1.3.4 Integration of Government Transformation with Welfare -- 1.3.5 Integration of Neighborhood Communities with Welfare -- 1.4 Summary: Integration of Social Welfare System is the Base of Modern State System Integration -- References -- 2 The Analysis of Social Welfare Model in Contemporary China -- 2.1 Social Transformation and Welfare System Transformation -- 2.1.1 Social Welfare in the Planned Economy Stage -- 2.1.2 Social Welfare in the Market Economy Stage -- 2.2 Social Welfare During Social Development Stage -- 2.3 The Features of Social Welfare in Contemporary China.
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  • 90
    ISBN: 9789811669521
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (191 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.420954
    Keywords: Women in development-India ; Social norms ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction: Institutions and Social Norms -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Social Norms, Social Capital and Institutions -- 1.3 Institutions -- 1.4 Social Norms -- 1.5 Development of Institutions -- 1.6 The Role of Institutions -- 1.7 Institutionalization Process -- 1.8 Institutional Change -- 1.9 Study on Implications of Norms -- References -- 2 Understanding Social Norms -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Collective Behaviour and Social Norms -- 2.3 Collective Action and Evolution of Social Norms -- 2.4 Change of Norms -- References -- 3 Social Norms and Women Workforce Participation -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Social Norms and Gender Norms -- 3.3 Conceptual Framework -- 3.4 Methodology -- 3.5 Socio-Economic Profile of the Respondents -- 3.6 Customs -- 3.7 Moral Norms -- 3.8 Descriptive Norms -- 3.9 Social Norms -- 3.10 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 4 Gender and Agriculture: Cases of Woman Participation in Rural Odisha -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Overview of Literature -- 4.3 Conceptual Framework -- 4.4 Methodology -- 4.4.1 Study Area -- 4.5 Socio-Economic Profile of the Study Villages -- 4.6 Demographic Profile of the Respondents in the Villages -- 4.7 Norms Affecting Women Participation in Agricultural Activities -- 4.8 Customs -- 4.8.1 Ploughing Is Not a Feminine Task -- 4.8.2 Homecare Is Women's Primary Task -- 4.8.3 Women Are Not Owners of the Land -- 4.9 Moral Norms -- 4.9.1 Childcare Is Women's First Duty -- 4.9.2 Women Work Only in the Absence of Men -- 4.10 Descriptive Norms -- 4.10.1 Women Face Wage Discrimination -- 4.10.2 Women Don't Take Agricultural Decisions -- 4.11 Social Norms -- 4.11.1 Higher Caste Women Don't Work as Agricultural Labourers -- 4.11.2 Women from Lower Caste Are Hired as Agricultural Labourers.
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  • 91
    ISBN: 9789811675232
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (127 pages)
    Series Statement: Studies in Big Data Ser. v.100
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.36
    Keywords: Quality of work life ; COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020--Psychological aspects ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- The key contributions presented in the scope of this book are listed as follows: -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Editors -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction to Quality of Work-Life -- 1.1.1 Characteristics of Quality of Work-Life -- 1.1.2 Stages of QWL Process -- 1.1.3 Importance of Quality of Work-Life -- 1.1.4 Methodology to Improve QWL -- 1.2 Effects of Pandemic on Quality of Work-Life of Employees -- 1.3 Strategies to Reduce the Pandemic Impact on Employees -- 1.3.1 From Company's Perspectives -- 1.4 Work-Life Balance: Tips to Reduce Pandemic Pressure -- 1.4.1 Reduce Multitasking -- 1.4.2 Deep Breath and Meditation -- 1.4.3 Exercise and Eating -- 1.4.4 Define Individual Space at Home -- 1.5 Employee Engagement Practices During COVID‐19 -- 1.5.1 Virtual Yoga or Workout -- 1.5.2 Online Happy Hour -- 1.5.3 Cook Together Online -- 1.5.4 Virtual Team Building Activities -- 1.5.5 Games on House Party -- 1.5.6 Virtual Group Training Programs -- 1.5.7 Host Virtual Lunch and Learning -- 1.6 Discussion -- 1.7 Summary -- References -- 2 Data Analysis and Mathematical Modeling for COVID-19 Pandemic -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Need of Data Analysis and Mathematical Modeling -- 2.3 Tools for Mathematical Modeling -- 2.4 Pragmatic Approach for Mathematical Modeling -- 2.4.1 Rough Set Theory -- 2.4.2 Conditional Probability -- 2.4.3 Graph Theory -- 2.5 Summary -- References -- 3 Influence of COVID-19 on Quality of Work-Life in Real Estate Sector -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Survey -- 3.3 Dataset and Data Description -- 3.4 Descriptive Statistics -- 3.5 Mathematical Modeling -- 3.6 Data Analysis and Visualization -- 3.7 Summary -- References -- 4 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Education Sector -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Literature Survey -- 4.3 Dataset and Data Description -- 4.4 Descriptive Statistics.
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  • 92
    ISBN: 9789813365308
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (410 pages)
    Series Statement: Dynamics of Asian Development Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 305.697095484
    Keywords: Muslims ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Islam, Muslim, and Diversity -- 1.2 Muslims, Violence, and Politics -- 1.2.1 Riots -- 1.2.2 The Mob Lynching -- 1.3 Social and Cultural Development in Muslim Ruled States -- 1.3.1 Hyderabadi and Provincial Cultures -- 1.3.2 Representation of Muslims in Telugu Cinema -- 1.4 Muslims, Their Deprivations, and a Need for Affirmative Actions -- 1.5 Structure of the Volume and Key Observations -- References -- Part I Demography and Living Condition of Muslims in Telangana -- 2 Challenges of Muslims in Contemporary India -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The Protection of Muslim Identity -- 2.3 The Question of Security of Muslims -- 2.4 The Educational Condition of Muslims -- 2.5 Employment -- 2.6 Urban Housing -- 2.7 Political Representation -- References -- 3 Demographic Profile of Muslims -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Population Share and Distribution -- 3.2.1 Sex Ratio -- 3.2.2 Child Sex Ratio (CSR) -- 3.3 Age Structure -- 3.3.1 Median Age of the Population -- 3.3.2 Child Population in the Age Group (0-6) years -- 3.3.3 Child Woman Ratio (CWR) -- 3.3.4 Females in the Reproductive Age Group 15-49 Years -- 3.3.5 Estimates of Total Fertility Rate for Hindus and Muslims -- 3.3.6 Population in Age Groups 0-14, 15-59 and 60+ years -- 3.4 Projections of Muslim Population -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Economic Status of Muslims -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Data and Method -- 4.2.1 Usefulness and Reliability of NSS Data -- 4.3 Distribution and Levels of MPCE Across SRGs -- 4.4 Poverty Among SRGs -- 4.5 Levels of Living and Occupation -- 4.6 Asset Base of SRG -- 4.7 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Conditions of Muslims in Telangana: Findings of the Primary Survey -- 5.1 Background.
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  • 93
    ISBN: 9789813344778
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (324 pages)
    Series Statement: Education for Sustainability Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 378.001
    Keywords: Universities and colleges-Environmental aspects ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Editors' Introduction -- Foreword by Geoffrey Chase -- References -- Foreword by Mike Martin -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- 1 The Sustainability Perspective at Florida Gulf Coast University -- 1.1 Context and Rationale -- 1.2 The FGCU Story -- 1.3 Our Intent -- References -- 2 Our Creation Story -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Mission and Vision -- 2.3 Site Selection -- 2.4 Development of the Site -- 2.5 The Campus Built Environment -- 2.6 Summary -- References -- 3 Planning the Sustainable University: From Aspiration to Implementation -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Policy Guidance for Sustainability -- 3.2.1 The Campus Planning Context -- 3.2.2 Measuring Sustainability in Development Plans -- 3.2.3 Results: Campus Master Plan Policies -- 3.3 Sustainability Implementation and Outcomes -- 3.3.1 Aspirational Goals and Outcomes -- 3.4 Implementation: Opportunity Without Bounds -- 3.4.1 Opportunistic Development -- 3.4.2 Limited Constraints: The Context of Decision-Making -- 3.5 Tools for Ensuring Accountability: Evaluation and Involvement -- 3.5.1 Evaluation Tools -- 3.5.2 Constituent Involvement -- 3.6 Conclusion: The Role of Policy and Governance -- References -- 4 Creating a Culture of Sustainability: Organizational Strategies and Employee Training -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Employees as Sustainability Actors: Defining Key Terms -- 4.3 Sustainability Professionals and Practitioners -- 4.3.1 Typical Position Titles and Unit/Department -- 4.3.2 Job Functions and Barriers to Success -- 4.4 State of the Art Meets Organizational Theory -- 4.4.1 Dual Operating System Approach -- 4.4.2 Florida Gulf Coast University's Operating System Evolution -- 4.4.3 An Unrealized DOS at FGCU -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- 5 University Colloquium: Educating for a Sustainable Future -- 5.1 Sustainability Education.
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  • 94
    ISBN: 9789811637025
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (150 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.461
    Keywords: Social medicine ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- 1: Introduction -- References -- 2: Why Is Science the Way It Is Today? -- 2.1 Epistemic Conservatism -- 2.2 What Are Scientific Facts? -- 2.3 PUS: Problematic Understanding of Science -- 2.4 Lost Trust and the Escape from Ambiguity -- 2.5 Populism and Participation: Two Sides of the Same Coin -- 2.6 Experiential Knowledge: A New Chance for Epistemic Diversity? -- References -- 3: Digital Resilience -- 3.1 The Third Wave of Self-Help Culture -- 3.2 Exploring Participatory Online Health Platforms -- Sharing Culture -- The Epistemology of Self-Reporting -- Alternative Platforms -- Activism in Participatory Online Health Platforms -- Autonomy and the Limitations of the Health Platform Economy -- 3.3 Sense-Making -- 3.4 The Dilemma of Data -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4: Radical Feminist Movements and the Re-Imagination of Performative Epistemology -- 4.1 "Other" People and Social "Parallel Worlds" -- 4.2 Unknown Bodies -- 4.3 Feminist Symbolism -- Women's Health Movement Reloaded? -- 4.4 Conclusion -- References -- 5: Thai Baan Research: Locality as a Key for Diversity -- 5.1 The Pak Mun Dam -- 5.2 How to Do Science for the People by the People? -- 5.3 Alternative Knowledge and Political Empowerment -- 5.4 Conclusion -- References -- 6: Summary -- References -- References.
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  • 95
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811621130
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (130 pages)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.850952
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    Keywords: Families-Japan-History ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Background and Questions -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 High Economic Growth, Population Migration, and the Proliferation of Nuclear Family Households -- 1.3 Re-examining the Family Nuclearization Theory -- 1.4 Questioning the Gender Revolution Theory -- 1.5 About This Book -- References -- 2 Change and Continuity in the Stem Family -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The National Family Research of Japan Special Survey 2001 -- 2.3 Intergenerational Co-residence Across the Life Course -- 2.3.1 Neolocal Residence at Marriage -- 2.3.2 Delayed Co-residence After Marriage -- 2.4 Theoretical Background and Analytical Approach -- 2.4.1 Conjugal Family Ideology -- 2.4.2 Industrialization and Urbanization -- 2.4.3 Intergenerational Transfer of Family Property and Reciprocity -- 2.4.4 Discrete-Time Logistic Regression Models for Intergenerational Co-residence -- 2.5 Factors Affecting Patrilocal Co-residence -- 2.5.1 Love Marriage and Private Domesticity Separated from Community -- 2.5.2 Employment Status and Educational Attainment -- 2.5.3 Size of City of Residence -- 2.5.4 Home Ownership and Intergenerational Transfer and Support -- 2.5.5 Period Effect and Regional Variation -- 2.6 Factors Affecting Matrilocal Co-residence -- References -- 3 Change and Continuity in the Gender Division of Labor -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 M-Shaped Employment Pattern Across the Life Course -- 3.3 Theoretical Background and Analytical Approach -- 3.3.1 Causal Forces Forming the M-Shaped Employment Pattern -- 3.3.2 Incompatibility Between Child-Rearing and Full-Time Paid Work -- 3.3.3 Intergenerational Co-residence, Proximate Residence, and Support -- 3.3.4 Socioeconomic Status -- 3.3.5 Other Background Factors -- 3.3.6 Discrete-Time Logistic Regression Models for Leaving and Re-entering the Labor Force.
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  • 96
    ISBN: 9789811633980
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (447 pages)
    Series Statement: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Ser. v.246
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 302.30285
    Keywords: Online social networks ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 Centrality Measures: A Tool to Identify Key Actors in Social Networks -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Centrality Measures -- 1.2.1 Traditional Centrality Measures -- 1.2.2 Other Popular Centrality Measures -- 1.3 Directions of Research -- 1.3.1 Exact Computation -- 1.3.2 Estimation -- 1.3.3 Updating Centrality Scores -- 1.3.4 Approximation Algorithms for Dynamic Graphs -- 1.3.5 Parallel and Distributed Computation -- 1.3.6 Centrality Ordering and Ranking -- 1.3.7 Weighted Centrality Measures -- 1.3.8 Group Centrality Measures -- 1.3.9 Hybrid Centrality Measures -- 1.3.10 Centrality Improvement and Maximization -- 1.3.11 Application -- 1.3.12 Defining New Centrality Measures -- 1.4 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Network Centrality Measures: Role and Importance in Social Networks -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 What is Social Networking? -- 2.1.2 Social Networks as Graph -- 2.1.3 Why Centrality Analysis? -- 2.2 Network Centrality: Measures and Concepts -- 2.2.1 Geometric Measures -- 2.2.2 Spectral Measures -- 2.2.3 Path-Based Measures -- 2.3 Experimental Results and Analysis -- 2.4 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Temporal Network Motifs: Structure, Roles, Computational Issues, and Its Applications -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.1.1 Network Motifs -- 3.1.2 How to Define a Network Motif (Subgraph) -- 3.1.3 Motifs: Recurrence -- 3.1.4 Significance of Motif -- 3.2 Temporal Network -- 3.2.1 Applications of Temporal Network -- 3.3 Temporal Motifs -- 3.3.1 Temporal Motifs of Two and Three Nodes with Three Edges -- 3.4 Case Study of Pandemic COVID-19 Involving Data Observation and Analysis -- 3.4.1 Data Analysis -- 3.5 Conclusion and Future Scope -- References -- 4 Link Prediction on Social Networks Based on Centrality Measures -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Preliminaries -- 4.2.1 Notations -- 4.2.2 Basic Concepts.
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  • 97
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811635496
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (107 pages)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 306.0952
    RVK:
    Keywords: Pregnancy-Japan ; Unmarried mothers-Japan ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- References -- 2 Trends in Childbearing (1995-2015) -- 2.1 Reporting System Regarding Vital Statistics in Japan -- 2.2 Number of Live Births and Women by Age and Fertility Rate (1995-2015) -- 2.3 Age-Specific Population and Marital Status of Women -- 2.4 Trend in Pregnancy Outcomes: Live Births and Spontaneous or Artificial Foetal Death -- References -- 3 What Were the Artificial Foetal Deaths Replaced By? -- 3.1 Shotgun Marriages -- 3.1.1 Changing Attitudes Towards Marriage -- 3.1.2 Benefits of Marriage -- 3.2 Unmarried Mothers -- 3.2.1 Attitudes Towards Unmarried Mothers -- 3.2.2 Collective Consciousness Towards Unmarried Mothers -- 3.3 Accelerated Decision-Making on Abortion -- 3.4 Decrease in Likelihood of Conception -- 3.4.1 Decline in Companionship -- 3.4.2 Decrease in Sexual Activity -- 3.4.3 Contraceptive Measures -- 3.5 Special Adoption -- References -- 4 Facts About Abortions -- 4.1 Women's Experiences -- 4.2 Women's Reasons -- 4.3 Women's Feelings -- 4.4 Women's Attitudes -- References -- 5 Religion and Abortion: Focus on Mizuko Kuyo -- 5.1 Changes in Meaning of Abortion -- 5.2 Mizuko: From Vengeful Being to Source of Comfort -- References -- 6 Discourses About Unmarried Mother -- 6.1 Unmarried Mothers' Dependence on the Adult Entertainment Business for Livelihood -- 6.2 Cycle of Poverty -- 6.3 Types of Births Outside of Legal Marriages -- 6.4 Opposition to Discrimination Against Children of Extramarital Relationships -- 6.5 Moving Beyond Existing Frameworks -- References -- 7 Effects of Occupation and Year on Pregnancy Outcomes of Unmarried Women -- 7.1 Data and Method -- 7.1.1 Constructing Analytical Dataset -- 7.1.2 Occupational Categories -- 7.2 Results -- 7.2.1 Trends in the Pregnancy Outcomes in Unmarried Women.
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  • 98
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    Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited
    ISBN: 9789811640315
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (278 pages)
    Series Statement: Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 307
    Keywords: Human settlements ; Urbanization ; Smart cities ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Series Editor's Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Urban Development Trends -- Human Settlements: Urban Challenges and Future Development -- 1 Human Ecology: Urban Morphology and Landscape Ecology -- 2 Green Cities, Urban Agriculture, and Sustainable Energy -- 3 Human Settlements in Relation to Energy Needs -- 4 Agriculture and Human Settlements -- 5 Cities: The North Versus the South -- 6 Informal Settlements: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic -- References -- Adaptive Knowledge Sharing in Turbulent Times: Urban Disaster Risk and Knowledge Management -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Knowledge Sharing in the Age of Complexity -- 2.1 Knowledge Sharing Channels, Knowledge Sharing Behavior and Locality, and Multiplicity of Knowledge -- 3 DRRM and Social Networks -- 4 Case Research from Marikina City -- 5 Conclusion: Key Features of an Adaptive Knowledge Sharing in a Complex DRRM System -- References -- Understanding the Disaster Risk of Human Settlements: Case Research -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conceptual Framework: PAR Model -- 3 How Progression of Vulnerability Affects Losses: Two Cases -- 3.1 Aceh Tsunami -- 3.2 Haiti Earthquake -- 4 Problem Solution -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Research and Development Within Public Transport Systems -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Transport: Background -- 3 Systematic Review of Public Transportation Systems -- 3.1 Public Survey -- 3.2 Behavior Patterns Applied to Different Types of Public Transport to the Environment and Society -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Perspectives in Energy Efficiency and Agriculture Security -- Energy Transition in Maritime Transport: Solutions and Costs -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Hybrid and Electric Ship Propulsion -- 3 Costs of Implementing Hybrid Propulsion -- 4 Cost of Implementing On-Shore Power -- 5 Conclusion: Electrification of Ports.
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  • 99
    ISBN: 9789811620584
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (644 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 338.90091732
    Keywords: Cities and towns-Ratings and rankings ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- Senior Consultant -- The Main Authors -- Members of the Editorial Board -- Contents -- 1 Global Urban Competitiveness Ranking 2018-2019 -- 2 The Planet of Cities Toward Diverse Agglomeration, Global Connection, and Extensive Sharing -- 2.1 Cities Have Become More Global, Networked, and Intelligent Over the Past 40 Years -- 2.1.1 The Non-agricultural Aggregation of Factors of Production: Tremendous Changes on the City Meaning -- 2.1.2 Tremendous Changes on World City Functions Caused by Division of World Cities -- 2.1.3 Global Space Competition: A Global City Connected by Internet Infrastructure -- 2.2 Humanity Moving Toward a Connected, Gathering and Sharing City Planet Over the 40 Years -- 2.2.1 The Nature of World Has Changed Because of the Change of City Status: It is a World of Cities -- 2.2.2 Functions of the World Have Changed Because of the Change of Urban Functions: The World Becomes a Large Group -- 2.2.3 The World Form Has Changed Because of the Change of Urban Form: The World Becomes a City -- 2.2.4 The World Pattern Has Been Reshaped by the Evolution of Urban Pattern: The World Becomes a Multicentric World Under Time-space Compression -- 2.3 Market System and IT Shape the Planet of Cities Over the Past 40 Years -- 2.3.1 Market System: Victory and Gradual Deepening of Market Economy -- 2.3.2 Technical Innovation: Promotion and Change by Information Technology -- 2.3.3 Global Connection: Enhancement and Leap Forward of Soft Connection -- 3 Global Industry and City Evolution Patterns -- 3.1 Problem Statement and Literature Review -- 3.1.1 Problem Statement -- 3.2 Literature Review -- 3.3 Theoretical Analysis -- 3.3.1 Model Assumptions -- 3.4 Evolution of Global Production and Trade Patterns Across Different Stages -- 3.4.1 Theoretical Reasoning -- 3.5 Analytical Framework, Methodology, and Data Description.
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  • 100
    ISBN: 9789811630217
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (113 pages)
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography Ser.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 307.20951
    Keywords: Emigration and immigration ; Human geography ; Sociology, Urban ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Intro -- About This Book -- Contents -- Acronyms -- Important Pinyin -- List of Figures -- List of Maps -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- References -- 2 Urbanization in China -- 2.1 The Historical Processes -- 2.2 Features of Contemporary Chinese Urbanization -- 2.2.1 Social Mobility and Chinese Urbanization -- 2.2.2 Rural Urbanization or Townization -- 2.2.3 Driving Forces in the Contemporary Chinese Urbanization Process -- 2.3 Understanding the Ethnic Minority Experience in Contemporary China -- 2.3.1 Ethnic Identification in China -- 2.3.2 Ethnology in China Since 1949 -- 2.3.3 Studies from National, Regional and City Scales -- 2.3.4 Inclusions and Adaptations to Cities -- 2.3.5 Inter-Ethnic and Han-Ethnic Relationship -- 2.4 Research Objective and Questions -- 2.5 Conceptual Frameworks -- References -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Studied Period, Areas and Ethnic Minority Population -- 3.1.1 Overview -- 3.1.2 Study Period and Area -- 3.1.3 Defining the Urban Ethnic Minority -- 3.2 Data Resources -- 3.2.1 Selection of Variables -- 3.2.2 Challenges and Limitations -- 3.3 Analysis Methods -- 3.3.1 Standard Deviational Ellipse and GIS Visualization -- References -- 4 Dynamics of Urban Ethnic Minorities Distribution in China -- 4.1 An Overview of the Ethno-Regional Context in China -- 4.1.1 Demographic Changes to Minorities in Urban China -- 4.2 Minority Urbanization in Cities -- 4.2.1 Chinese Cities in Transition Since 1990 -- 4.2.2 Reviewing City Change in the Ethno-Regional Context -- 4.3 Ethnic Minority Distributions in Cities -- 4.3.1 Distributional Transformation Between 1990 and 2000 -- 4.3.2 Distributional Transformation Between 2000 and 2010 -- 4.3.3 Summary -- 4.4 Reviewing Cities in Change According to Urban Minorities -- 4.4.1 Cities with a Growing Ethnic Minority Population -- 4.4.2 Cities with Declining Ethnic Minority Population.
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