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  • 1
    ISBN: 9789819953622 , 9789819953615
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (400 p.)
    Keywords: Human geography ; Social theory ; Public administration ; Economics ; Sociology ; Political economy
    Abstract: This open access book connects Jane Jacobs's celebrated urban analysis to her ideas on economics and social theory. While Jacobs is a legend in the field of urbanism and famous for challenging and profoundly influencing urban planning and design, her theoretical contributions – although central to her criticisms of and proposals for public policy – are frequently overlooked even by her most enthusiastic admirers. This book argues that Jacobs’s insight that “a city cannot be a work of art” underlies both her ideas on planning and her understanding of economic development and social cooperation. It shows how the theory of the market process and Jacobs’s theory of urban processes are useful complements – an example of what economists and urbanists can learn from each other. This Jacobs-cum-market-process perspective offers new theoretical, historical, and policy analyses of cities, more realistic and coherent than standard accounts by either economists or urbanists
    Note: English
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  • 2
    ISBN: 9789819951871 , 9789819951864
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (133 p.)
    Keywords: Sociology ; Gender studies, gender groups ; Sociology: work & labour
    Abstract: This open access book explores what makes women decide to pursue a career in male-dominated fields such as information technology (IT). It reveals how women experience gendered stereotypes but also how they bypass, negotiate, and challenge such stereotypes, reconstructing gender-technology relations in the process. Using the example of Norway to illuminate this challenge in Western countries, the book includes a discussion of the “gender equality paradox”, where gender equality exists in parallel with gender segregation in fields such as IT. The discussion illustrates how the norm of gender equality in some cases hinders rather than promotes efforts to increase women’s participation in technology-related roles
    Note: English
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  • 3
    ISBN: 9789819938568 , 9789819938551
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (172 p.)
    Keywords: Sociology ; Public administration ; Politics and government ; Human geography ; Urban Studies ; Urban Affairs ; Urban Governance ; Disability Studies ; Urbanization ; Public Administration ; Sociology ; Development Studies ; Public Policy ; Smart Cities ; Inclusive Design ; Capability Based Planning ; Universal Design ; Environmental Design ; Urban Planning ; Covid-19
    Abstract: This open access book uncovers the historical context and entrenched beliefs that have perpetuated exclusionary urban landscapes and disadvantage for marginalized groups. It offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate interplay of geographical space, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping our cities and exacerbating spatial injustice. The construction industry, a vital agent in forging accessible environments, often falls short in accommodating persons with disabilities and older individuals. This important book underscores the urgent need for integrated approaches woven into the fabric of cities, companies, and the construction industry itself, to ensure universal accessibility. Drawing upon practical strategies and compelling case studies, the book presents actionable frameworks such as the DisCo Policy Framework and the Iceberg of Inequality Model, facilitating the assessment of progress towards achieving radical inclusion. Inviting readers to embark on a journey into the cities of tomorrow, where inclusion and belonging are the norm, it concludes with a simple idea: the future is accessible
    Note: English
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  • 4
    ISBN: 9789819971961 , 9789819971954
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (184 p.)
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series
    Keywords: Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL) ; Inclusive education / mainstreaming ; Education ; Sociology ; Adult education, continuous learning ; Learning Inclusion in a digital age ; Social inclusion in a digital age ; Cultures of learning inclusion ; Digital literacy and inclusion ; To belong and find a voice ; Pedagogy of connectivism ; Lifelong learning and inclusion ; Inclusion and empowerment ; Inclusion and active citizenship ; Inclusion and participation ; Digital storytelling
    Abstract: This open access book considers how inclusive learning, wellbeing and active citizenship can be encouraged, taught, learnt, and supported in a digital world. The book poses and seeks to address three questions: How can governments and intergovernmental organisations support learning inclusion and active citizenship? How can the education sector and public/private enterprises support learning inclusion and active citizenship? How can professionals and communities work with vulnerable adults who are disadvantaged in a participatory, empowering manner? The Examples discussed in the book draw on the experiences of adult refugees and migrants, as well as people who may experience disadvantage and/or discrimination as a result of their social, economic, political, cultural, religious, physical, mental, age or gender-related status. One methodological pillar in this work is the development of skills in digital storytelling and digital stories creation for personal, community and professional purposes. Conceptually and of interest for researcher and policy makers at local, national and transnational levels, this book brings together a number of related concepts to generate innovative understanding and practices of applied relevance in the age of the pandemic and its aftermath
    Note: English
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  • 5
    ISBN: 9789819958610 , 9789819958603
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (620 p.)
    Keywords: Education ; Educational strategies & policy ; Sociology ; Chinese Education System and Structure ; Chinese Basic Education ; Chinese Higher Education ; STEAM Education in China ; Professional Education in China ; Student Mental Health in China ; Excellence Indicators ; Global comparison of Education Systems ; Global Comparison of Students' Mental Health ; Global Comparison of International Education ; Global Comparison of Excellence Initiatives
    Abstract: This open access book provides a comprehensive overview of education in China, covering 12 critical topics including basic education, higher education, professional education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, mental health education, and international education and excellence initiatives. Drawing from current research, theoretical literature, and real-life stories, this book examines the developmental trajectories, achievements, and best practices in the above-mentioned topics, to reflect realities of education transformation in China. It also incorporates a global comparison of key indicators to explore strengths of and gaps in Chinese education with its global counterparts. Setting its context in an ever-changing world, this book intends to explore conceptual support to develop “a modern education system with Chinese features and world standards”, to provide implications for further developing quality education in all sectors, and topromote understanding and inspire critical discussion on education development in China and around the world. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and policy makers in the field of education studies, as well as for the general public who are interested in Chinese education
    Note: English
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  • 6
    ISBN: 9789819958733 , 9789819958726
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (265 p.)
    Keywords: Higher & further education, tertiary education ; Technology: general issues ; Education ; Sociology ; Teaching skills & techniques ; Curriculum planning & development ; System Thinking in Education ; Engineering Education ; Complexity in Engineering Education ; Complex Problem Solving in Engineering Education ; Problem Solving in Education ; Design Engineering in Education ; Mega Projects in Engineering Education ; Human Challenges in Education ; Sustainable Development Goals and Education ; Engineering Education Curricula ; Social Challenges and Engineering
    Abstract: This open access book is dedicated to exploring methods and charting the course for enhancing engineering education in and beyond 2023. It delves into the idea that education, coupled with social connections, is indispensable for a more profound comprehension of the world and the creation of an improved quality of life. The book serves as a conduit for incorporating complex problem-solving into engineering education across various formats. It offers a structured approach for tackling complex issues, comparing an array of techniques for managing complexity within the realm of engineering education. Moreover, the book scrutinizes several complex case studies derived from the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it explores intricate problem-solving and curriculum change case studies specific to engineering education from Harvard University, the University of Technology Sydney, and Aalborg University
    Note: English
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  • 7
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    Singapore : Springer Nature
    ISBN: 9789811980367
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (137 p.)
    Keywords: Asian history ; Sociology ; Sociology: work & labour ; Literary studies: from c 1900 -
    Abstract: This open access book explores the past and present of Quanzhou (Zayton) and the rich diversity and tolerance that kindled Quanzhou’s innovativeness and helped it prosper both commercially and culturally—values that are today being embraced by China’s global trade partners. Quanzhou (Zayton), Marco Polo’s port of departure and Columbus’ goal in China, was not only the start of the Maritime Silk Road and the Middle Age’s greatest port but also centuries ahead of its time in its tolerance and diversity. The fabled “City of Light” had 7 mosques for its 40,000 Muslims, some of whom served in government, as well as 3 Franciscan cathedrals funded in part by the emperor, Jewish synagogues, and centers for Nestorian Christians, Hindus, Taoists, Manicheans, Jains, etc. As Franciscan Bishop Andrew of Perugia wrote in 1322, “Tis a fact that in this vast empire, there are people of every nation under heaven, and every sect, and all and sundry are allowed to live freely according to their creed.” In 2021, UNESCO designated “Quanzhou, Emporium of the World,” as a world heritage site, and the city is now the hub of the Belt and Road Initiative, the 21st Century Silk Road, which was inspired by ancient Quanzhou
    Note: English
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9789819904013 , 9789819904006
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (326 p.)
    Keywords: Sociology ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical anthropology ; Crime & criminology ; Cultural studies
    Abstract: This open access book deals with community-based attempts on the part of Aboriginal communities and groups in Australia to address harms arising from alcohol misuse. Alcohol-related harms are viewed as both a product of colonisation and dispossession and a contributor to ongoing social, economic and health-related disadvantage, both in Australia and in other countries with colonised Indigenous populations, such as Canada, the US and New Zealand. This book contributes to an evidence-base by bringing together a selection of existing Australian documents considered by the editors to have continuing relevance to all those concerned with dealing with alcohol-related harms among Aboriginal peoples, These are contextualised in original chapters that recount key events, ideas, and programs. The book is a practical resource for all people and groups concerned with addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol-related harms, both at the community level and at the level of policy-making and administration
    Note: English
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  • 9
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    Singapore : Springer Nature
    ISBN: 9789811998614 , 9789811998607
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (499 p.)
    Keywords: Central government policies ; Sociology ; Energy technology & engineering ; Sustainability ; Oceanography (seas) ; Meteorology & climatology
    Abstract: This open access book introduces the major environmental green development issues from six major themes carbon neutrality, nature-based solution, watershed management and climate adaptation, BRI green development, sustainable food supply chain, ecosystem-based integrated ocean management focusing on the progress of China’s environment and development policies from 2021 accomplishments. It is based on the research outputs of CCICED in the year of 2021, which marks China’s start point of implementation of its 14th Five-Year Plan when world economy also strived to recover from the pandemic
    Note: English
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  • 10
    ISBN: 9789811955549
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (127 p.)
    Keywords: Central government policies ; Social work ; Sociology ; Public administration
    Abstract: This open access book provides practical guidance for non-profits and community sector organisations about how to get started with data analytics projects using their own organisations' datasets and open public data. The book shares best practices on collaborative social data projects and methodology. For researchers, the work offers a playbook for partnering with community organisations in data projects for public good and gives worked examples of projects of various sizes and complexity
    Note: English
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  • 11
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    Singapore : Springer Nature
    ISBN: 9789811994708 , 9789811994692
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (625 p.)
    Keywords: Sustainability ; Environmental management ; Geography ; Central government policies ; Sociology ; Oceanography (seas)
    Abstract: This open access book is based on the research outputs of China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) in 2021. It covers major topics of Chinese and international attention regarding green development, such as climate, biodiversity, ocean, BRI, urbanization, sustainable production and consumption, technology, finance, value chain, and related topics. It also reviews the progress of China‘s environmental and development policies and the impacts from CCICED. This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing insight for policy makers in environmental issues
    Note: English
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  • 12
    ISBN: 9789811982415
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (466 p.)
    Keywords: Educational strategies & policy ; Education ; Teacher training ; Sociology ; Public administration
    Abstract: This open access book provides academic insights and serves as a platform for research-informed discussion about education in Finland. Bringing together the work of more than 50 authors across 28 chapters, it presents a major collection of critical views of the Finnish education system and topics that cohere around social justice concerns. It questions rhetoric, myths, and commonly held assumptions surrounding Finnish schooling. This book draws on the fields of sociology of education, education policy, urban studies, and policy sociology. It makes use of a range of research methodologies including ethnography, case study and discourse analysis, and references the work of relevant theorists, including Bourdieu and Foucault. This book aims to provide a critical, updated and astute analysis of the strengths and challenges of the Finnish education system
    Note: English
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  • 13
    ISBN: 9789811945670
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (451 p.)
    Keywords: Sociology ; Medical sociology ; Cultural studies
    Abstract: This open access interdisciplinary book integrates the major findings and theoretical advances of a 12-year research program run by the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research LIVES research program hosted by the universities of Lausanne and Geneva, within a single comprehensive and coherent publication on vulnerability across adulthood. The book is based on the idea that vulnerability is an essential component of the life course that can inform how we use our resources, reserves and cope with stressors across the life course. It provides a unique interdisciplinary research framework based on the idea that vulnerability is a complex and dynamic process that can only be approached through a multidimensional, multilevel, and multidirectional perspective. This is an invaluable new resource for students and researchers in life course studies, and those from other disciplines willing to include life course factors in their research on vulnerability issues
    Note: English
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  • 14
    ISBN: 9789811691782
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (248 p.)
    Series Statement: Health, Technology and Society
    Keywords: Sociology ; Medical sociology ; Medical anthropology
    Abstract: This open access book explores how expertise about bipolar disorder is performed on American and French digital platforms by combining insights from STS, medical sociology and media studies. It addresses topical questions, including: How do different stakeholders engage with online technologies to perform expertise about bipolar disorder? How does the use of the internet for processes of knowledge evaluation and production allow for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder to reposition themselves in relation to medical professionals? How do cultural markers shape the online performance of expertise about bipolar disorder? And what individualizing or collectivity-generating effects does the internet have in relation to the performance of expertise? The book constitutes a critical and nuanced intervention into dominant discourses which approach the internet either as a quick technological fix or as a postmodern version of Pandora's box, sowing distrust among people and threatening unified conceptualizations and organized forms of knowledge
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  • 15
    ISBN: 9789811919503
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (188 p.)
    Keywords: Sociology ; Clinical psychology ; Psychiatry ; Medicine: general issues
    Abstract: This open access book describes the theoretical underpinnings and operational aspects of delivering longer-term inpatient psychiatric care to adolescents experiencing severe, unremitting mental illness. The authorship is drawn from the multidisciplinary team that supports the Walker Adolescent Unit, located in Sydney, Australia. The book begins with an account of the planning and development of the unit, an examination of the physical environment, and the adaptations that have been made to ensure its functionality. There follows a consideration of the therapeutic milieu. The book describes clinical processes such as admission and discharge planning, formulation and case review. There is information about the specific roles of professionals and the therapies that they provide. The book describes the steps taken to maintain and enhance the physical wellbeing of patients. There are chapters dedicated to governance, and to training and education. The final chapter describes how the unit responded to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic
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  • 16
    ISBN: 9789811924767
    Language: Undetermined
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (283 p.)
    Keywords: Sociology ; Anthropology ; Society & social sciences ; Cultural studies ; Media studies
    Abstract: This open access book shows how figures, figuring, and configuration are used to understand complex, contemporary problems. Figures are images, numbers, diagrams, data and datasets, turns-of-phrase, and representations. Contributors reflect on the history of figures as they have transformed disciplines and fields of study, and how methods of figuring and configuring have been integral to practices of description, computation, creation, criticism and political action. They do this by following figures across fields of social science, medicine, art, literature, media, politics, philosophy, history, anthropology, and science and technology studies. Readers will encounter figures as various as Je Suis Charlie, #MeToo, social media personae, gardeners, asthmatic children, systems configuration management and cloud computing - all demonstrate the methodological utility and contemporary relevance of thinking with figures. This book serves as a critical guide to a world of figures and a creative invitation to "go figure!"
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