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This comprehensive and innovative Research Handbook tackles the
pressing issues confronting us at the dawn of the global network
society, including freedom of speech, government transparency and
the digital divide. Representing a milestone in information policy
research, this new volume edited by Alistair Duff brings together
leading contributors from a wide range of disciplines to discuss
important topics such as genetic information, news and privacy, and
provides case studies on cyber harms, freedom of information and
national digitization policy. Engaging with controversial problems
of public policy including freedom of expression, copyright and
information inequality, the Research Handbook on Information Policy
offers a well-rounded exploration of the history and future of this
vital field. Systematically addressing both general theory and
specific issues, as well as providing international perspectives,
this Research Handbook will be of particular interest to academics
and students in the disciplines of information science, journalism
and media studies, politics, sociology, philosophy and law.
Sometimes history seems like a laundry list of malevolent monarchs,
pompous presidents and dastardly dictators. But are they really the
ones in the driving seat? Sapiens: A Graphic History – The Masters of
History takes us on an immersive and hilarious ride through the human
past to discover the forces that change our world, bring us together,
and – just as often – tear us apart.
Grab a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth and explore the
rise of money, religion and empire. Join our fabulous host Heroda Tush,
as she wonders: which historical superhero will display the power to
make civilisations rise and fall? Will Mr Random prove that luck and
circumstance prevail? Will Lady Empire convince us of the irrefutable
shaping force of conquerors? Or will Clashwoman beat them all to
greatness by reminding us of the endless confrontations that seem to
forever plague our species?
In this next volume of the bestselling graphic series, Yuval Noah
Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave continue to present the
complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy and originality.
Alongside the unlikely cast of new characters, we are rejoined by the
familiar faces of Yuval, Zoe, Professor Saraswati, Bill and Cindy (now
Romans), Skyman and Captain Dollar. As they travel through time, space
and human drama in search of truth, it's impossible not to wonder: why
can’t we all just get along?
This third instalment in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series is an
engaging, insightful, and colourful retelling of the story of humankind
for curious minds of all ages, and can be browsed through on its own or
read in sequence with Volumes One and Two.
This pioneering work explores both the theory and practice of
business and technology incubation and acceleration over the past
six decades as an approach to new venture creation and development.
With a global scope, the Handbook examines incubation concepts,
models, and mechanisms, providing a research-based analytical
foundation from which to understand the emerging role of modern
incubators, accelerators, science parks, and related support tools
in building modern entrepreneurship ecosystems for promoting
targeted economic development. Featuring contributions from
internationally renowned scholars and practitioners, the Handbook
covers four major themes: understanding incubation and
acceleration; incubation mechanisms and entrepreneurship ecosystem
development; national and regional incubation policy studies; and
incubation practice and assessment. Chapters investigate the
expanding importance of newer models and novel modes of new venture
support such as smart launching through focused training,
mentoring, and financing. This Handbook will help to equip policy
makers, facility and program managers, investors, and entrepreneurs
with the knowledge to handle support for future business and
technology ventures more confidently and effectively. It also
provides a deeper understanding of the incubation approach for
researchers and scholars of entrepreneurship, innovation, and
economic development.
This book introduces the reader to the exciting new field of plant
philosophy and takes it in a new direction to ask: what does it
mean to say that plants are sexed? Do 'male' and 'female' really
mean the same when applied to humans, trees, fungi and algae? Are
the zoological categories of sex really adequate for understanding
the - uniquely 'dibiontic' - life cycle of plants? Vegetal Sex
addresses these questions through a detailed analysis of major
moments in the history of plant sex, from Aristotle to the modern
day. Tracing the transformations in the analogy between animals and
plants that characterize this history, it shows how the analogy
still functions in contemporary botany and asks: what would a
non-zoocentric, plant-centred philosophy of vegetal sex be like? By
showing how philosophy and botany have been and still are
inextricably entwined, Vegetal Sex allows us to think vegetal being
and, perhaps, to recognize the vegetal in us all.
The solar photovoltaic sector is moving forward very fast, both in
terms of its own technological advancement and its standing among
global renewable energy technologies. Rapid increases in solar cell
efficiencies, fast technical change in solar batteries and solar
glass, and economies of scale in production fuel its rapid adoption
and it is becoming clear that existing forecasts about its adoption
need to be updated extensively. This timely and distinctive
examination of the economic side of the field takes into account
solar PV's recent and growing lead among renewable energies
competing to replace fossil fuels. The Revolution in Energy
Technology examines the birth of this technology in the United
States, where the main innovators are still located, the emergence
of China as a main production hub, and new and growing
contributions to the innovation cascades from other countries
including Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. The participation
of universities as investors and the role of venture capital are
discussed, and particular emphasis is given to the domination of
the sector by large firms. The book is interesting for both
academics and graduate students as well as policy makers,
technicians, engineers and companies involved in the field.
Providing a comprehensive overview of the urban sharing economy,
this Modern Guide takes a forward-looking perspective on how
sharing goods and services may facilitate future sustainability of
consumption and production. It highlights recent developments and
issues, with cutting-edge discussions from leading international
scholars in business, engineering, environmental management,
geography, law, planning, sociology and transport studies. A Modern
Guide to the Urban Sharing Economy begins with basic concepts and
definitions, providing broad context with a focus on shifting
service modalities, regulatory frameworks, and a historical
overview of how sharing came to be a staple feature of the
economies of contemporary cities. The second section focusses on
shared mobility, with a particular lens on micromobility, parking,
ride-hailing, car-sharing and ride-sharing. The third section
focusses on shared space, including coworking office spaces and
short-term rentals, as well as shared goods and services, including
streaming music services, clothing rental services, food sharing
and tool libraries. The book concludes by outlining the key ethical
challenges that face the sharing economy. Real-world case studies
are presented from authors in more than a dozen countries, making
this a helpful and invigorating read for scholars of the sharing
economy, urban studies and sustainable development. A Modern Guide
to the Urban Sharing Economy is likely to also be of interest to
those studying urban planning, human geography, and other
disciplines focussing on the future of planetary urbanisation.
This workbook provides reading and writing skill practice
corresponding to the science content of each lesson. Graphic
organizers, vocabulary practice, and lesson outlines are included
for every lesson.
Across the world, mass graves, often containing a multitude of
human remains, are sites of human loss, suffering and unimaginable
acts of cruelty. While no one mass grave or its investigation is
the same, all mass graves contain evidence that is essential to the
realisation of justice and accountability goals for victims,
affected communities, states in transition and the international
community. This book tactfully examines this sensitive topic,
demonstrating how mass grave investigations can be highly complex,
context-specific, lengthy and expensive processes, requiring
significant planning, coordination, expertise and resources. The
book analyses the various processes involved in mass grave
investigation from a number of disciplinary perspectives and a
variety of geographical, cultural and political contexts, including
Bosnia, Guatemala, Libya, Nepal and Rwanda. Chapters feature expert
contributions from voices in the fields of forensic sciences,
advocacy and the judiciary, along with world-leading international
legal expertise on mass graves, their protection and investigation.
This timely book will be an ideal resource for practitioners and
academics in the fields of international criminal law,
international human rights law, international humanitarian law and
transitional justice. Students interested in forensic archaeology,
anthropology, fact-finding and human rights investigations will
also find this a stimulating read.
This book explores the media ecologies of literature - the ways in
which a literary text is interwoven in its material, technical,
performative, praxeological, affective, and discursive network and
which determine how it is experienced and interpreted. Through
novel approaches to the complex, contingent and interdependent
environments of literature, this volume demonstrates how questions
about the mediality of literature - particularly in the wake of
digitization - shed a new light on our understanding of textuality,
reading, platforms and reception processes. By drawing on recent
developments in advanced media theory, Media Ecologies of
Literature emphasizes the productivity of innovative
re-conceptualizations of literature as a medium in its own right.
In an intentionally wide historical scope, the essays engage with
literary texts from the Romantic to the contemporary period, from
Charlotte Smith and Oscar Wilde to A. L. Kennedy and Mark Z.
Danielewski, from the traditionally printed novel to audiobooks and
reading apps.
Due to the ubiquity of social media and digital information, the
use of digital images in today's digitized marketplace is
continuously rising throughout enterprises. Organizations that want
to offer their content through the internet confront plenty of
security concerns, including copyright violation. Advanced
solutions for the security and privacy of digital data are
continually being developed, yet there is a lack of current
research in this area. The Handbook of Research on Multimedia
Forensics and Content Integrity features a collection of innovative
research on the approaches and applications of current techniques
for the privacy and security of multimedia and their secure
transportation. It provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the
latest empirical research findings in the area of multimedia
forensics and content integrity. Covering topics such as 3D data
security, copyright protection, and watermarking, this major
reference work is a comprehensive resource for security analysts,
programmers, technology developers, IT professionals, students and
educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and
academicians.
Global emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental
concerns, have challenged the readiness of societies and forced
them to operate in more innovative ways. In response, the world has
witnessed new technologies emerge and researchers continually
finding better solutions to cope with these situations. It is
crucial that these innovations are investigated so that we may
better the world during times of crisis. Impact of Disruptive
Technologies on the Socio-Economic Development of Emerging
Countries provides relevant case studies, innovative disruptive
applications, and the latest empirical research findings in the
digital technology space. Additionally, it provides accounts of the
design, development, and usage of digital solutions that have an
impact on addressing societal problems in emerging economies.
Covering topics such as e-social work, social media addiction, and
adaptive testing, this premier reference source is an essential
resource for government officials, entrepreneurs, politicians,
business leaders, students and educators of higher education,
sociologists, librarians, researchers, and academicians.
The Inside Out of Flies is a look under the bonnet at the
astonishing mechanics of fly anatomy. Erica McAlister reveals the
engineering miracles embodied in numerous species of fly and some
of the fascinating implications they hold for human technology.
Discover the physics of the mysterious 'scuba diving fly', marvel
at the venomous horse fly larvae which prey on frogs, and glimpse
the golden ratio in these creatures' spiral flight patterns.
McAlister touches on the emerging field of biomimetics - the study
of evolutionary adaptations to devise new technology - and
anticipates everything from medical needles based on the mosquito's
proboscis to hearing aids inspired by Ormia ochracea, a tiny fly
with ears on its thorax. At every juncture she uncovers unique and
surprising science lessons encapsulated in the form and function of
the humble fly.
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