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Compelling and engaging, this Handbook on Shrinking Cities
addresses the fundamentals of shrinkage, exploring its causal
factors, the ways in which planning strategies and policies are
steered, and innovative solutions for revitalising shrinking
cities. It analyses the multidimensional phenomena involved in
processes of shrinkage, where cities experience a dramatic decline
in their economic and social bases. Offering a timely response to
the endurance of decline in cities across the globe, contributions
from top scholars showcase a wide range of perspectives on the
ongoing challenges of shrinkage. Chapters cover topics of
'governance', 'greening' and 'right-sizing', and 'regrowth', laying
the relevant groundwork for the Handbook's proposals for dealing
with shrinkage in the age of COVID-19 and beyond. Leading experts
in the fields of urban and regional development contribute novel
ideas pertinent to the future of shrinking cities, considering
factors such as economic prosperity, liveability, social stability,
and innovation, ultimately representing a paradigmatic shift from
growth-centred planning to the notion of 'shrinking sustainably'.
In suggesting strategies to reverse decline and generate newer,
more robust development, this prescient Handbook will prove
beneficial to scholars of human geography and urban planning. The
wide range of case studies will also make this a vital read for
planning practitioners.
Cradock is a vivid history of a South African town in the years
when segregation gradually emerged, preceding the rapid and
rigorous implementation of apartheid. Through the details of one
emblematic community, Jeffrey Butler offers an ambitious treatment
of the racial themes that dominate recent South African history.
Although Butler was born and raised in Cradock, he eschews
sentimentality in favour of scholarly precision. Augmenting the
obvious political narratives, Cradock examines the poor
infrastructural conditions, ranging from public health to public
housing, that typify a grossly unequal system of racial segregation
but are otherwise neglected in the region's historiography. Butler
shows, with the richness that only a local study could provide, how
the lives of blacks, whites and coloureds were affected by the
bitter transition from segregation before 1948 to apartheid
thereafter.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller From the bestselling author and
columnist behind The Atlantic's popular "How to Build a Life"
series, a guide to transforming the life changes we fear into a
source of strength. In the first half of life, ambitious strivers
embrace a simple formula for success in work and life: focus
single-mindedly, work tirelessly, sacrifice personally, and climb
the ladder relentlessly. It works. Until it doesn't. It turns out
the second half of life is governed by different rules. In middle
age, many strivers begin to find success coming harder and harder,
rewards less satisfying, and family relationships withering. In
response, they do what strivers always do: they double down on work
in an attempt to outrun decline and weakness, and deny the changes
that are becoming more and more obvious. The result is often anger,
fear, and disappointment at a time in life that they imagined would
be full of joy, fulfillment, and pride. It doesn't have to be that
way. In From Strength to Strength, happiness expert and bestselling
author Arthur C. Brooks reveals a path to beating the "striver's
curse." Drawing on science, classical philosophy, theology, and
history, he shares counterintuitive strategies for releasing old
habits and forming new life practices, showing you how to: - Kick
the habits of workaholism, success addiction, and
self-objectification - Meditate on death-in order to beat fear and
live well - Start a spiritual adventure - Embrace weakness in a way
that turns it into strength. Change in your life is inevitable, but
suffering is not. From Strength to Strength shows you how to accept
the gifts of the second half of life with grace, joy, and ever
deepening purpose.
Survival in the 'Dumping Grounds' examines a defining aspect of
South Africa's recent past: the history of apartheid-era
relocation. While scholars and activists have long recognised the
suffering caused by apartheid removals to the so-called
'homelands', the experiences of those who lived through this
process more often have been obscured. Drawing on extensive
archival and oral history research, this book explores the makings
and multiple meanings of relocation into two of the most notorious
apartheid 'dumping grounds' established in the Ciskei bantustan
during the mid-1960s: Sada and Ilinge. Author Laura Evans describes
the local and global dynamics of the project of bantustan
relocation and develops a multi-layered analysis of the complex
histories-and ramifications-of displacement and resettlement in the
Ciskei.
This groundbreaking Research Handbook provides a comprehensive
analysis and assessment of the impact of international law on
cities. It sheds light on the growing global role of cities and
makes the case for a renewed understanding of international law in
the light of the urban turn. Written by a group of scholars from a
wide range of different geographical and theoretical backgrounds,
this Research Handbook contributes to a better understanding of the
practice of cities in various fields of international law ranging
from climate change over human rights and migration to security
governance. Additionally, it offers reflections on how to account
for this urban turn in the light of historical and cross-cutting
theoretical perspectives from legal and non-legal scholarship
alike. Combining doctrinal work and analysis of international
practice with critical historical and theoretical contributions,
this Research Handbook will be a must-have reference book for
researchers and students in the field of international law as well
as other disciplines, including human geography, urban studies,
sociology and political science.
On 10 October 1810, 27 men came together to form the Independent
Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity. It was to be the beginning
of an organisation which for the last 200 years has appealed to the
best in people, treated them as capable of exercising
responsibility, and empowered them to face the challenges of life.
All the principles and practices of Oddfellowship developed from
these core values, which still characterise the Society today. The
story of the last two centuries, including many dramatic changes,
is chronicled in this well-researched, readable and lively history,
lavishly illustrated with many wonderful photographs, documents and
commemorative memorabilia. And, as befits a Society which values
its members so highly, there are also contributions from
present-day Oddfellows, whose memories and recollections have been
passed down through families over generations. This wonderful book
vividly portrays the life of the Oddfellows since its birth and is
certain to fascinate all current Society members, for whom it will
be a treasured keepsake. It is also, however, a valuable and
interesting resource for historians, those connected with the study
of friendly societies, and anyone interested in British social
history.
This cutting-edge Research Agenda demonstrates how social network
analysis can be used to address problems of social resilience and
advance knowledge and policy intervention in the face of the
existential crises that threaten our contemporary societies.
Highlighting the role of social networks in supporting social
resilience, contributions from experienced and innovative thinkers
across the social sciences encourage readers to think in network
terms about issues of social change and survival in situations of
vulnerability. Chapters apply innovative social network thinking
and analyses to a diverse range of existential societal challenges,
including marginalized communities, emerging labour markets,
governments, food systems, educational establishments, online
social media, and the environment. The book further advances
critical research frontiers that will inform the building of more
resilient societies and ecosystems and ultimately strengthen our
capacity to project ourselves into the future. Combining
network-based critical analysis with in-depth knowledge of policy
design and intervention, this dynamic Research Agenda will be an
essential tool for postgraduate students carrying out research in
the social sciences. Its provision of state-of-the-art research
agendas in eighteen vital domains of social life will benefit
analysts and consultants designing, implementing, and evaluating
policy in these areas.
'Empowering and cathartic' - Dr Tracy Cooper, International
Consultant on High Sensitivity 'Deeply moving and informative' -
Lily Bailey, author As an adolescent, Russell's face and neck would
turn crimson at the slightest thing. In his twenties he began
suffering from an extreme form of blushing (idiopathic craniofacial
erythema). It sent out all the wrong signals - to friends, family
and to the opposite sex. And it triggered something worse: Social
Anxiety Disorder. Up to one in 10 people develop this irrational
fear of other human beings. From university to the workplace,
Russell desperately tried to hide his secret from everyone. In an
attempt to be 'normal,' he grabbed every remedy going, from drugs
to herbs to bottles of absinthe. Through trial and error, he
discovered a way to overcome social anxiety and live a fulfilling
and rich life. By turns wry and shocking, dark and optimistic,
Redface is the eye-opening true story of how one man found his own
way forward in a world built for others. It will fascinate readers
who are socially anxious, their friends and family, and anyone who
wants to know what it's like to travel to the edge of human
experience and back. Read this memoir and discover how to conquer
your social anxiety and learn how to be yourself. Reviews
'Immersive and raw in its emotional intensity, Norris's Redface
invites us into his private world of avoidance, compensation and
adaptation. Ultimately culminating in a deep awareness of himself
and the world he moves through, it's empowering and cathartic for
everyone who has experienced SAD.' - Dr Tracy Cooper, International
Consultant on High Sensitivity 'Deeply moving and informative. I
raced through it. Norris's portrayal of the cyclical struggle of
Social Anxiety Disorder is stunning. This book is the perfect
response to anyone who's ever said "don't we all get anxious about
socialising?"' - Lily Bailey, Because We Are Bad: OCD and a Girl
Lost in Thought Extract Chapter 1: Closed Door I'm hovering just in
front of a closed door. It's in the office building where I work. I
can see through the window of the door into the room beyond it. I'm
listening carefully for approaching voices. As soon as another
person comes into view, I'll have to make a snap decision: commit
and go through that door or abort and quickly walk away from it,
surreptitiously double back at some point, then try to hold my
nerve for a second attempt. I've been doing this in secret for my
entire career and if I could calculate exactly how much time I've
lost in this state of limbo, all the seconds, minutes and hours
spent holding back in hallways or pacing back and forth just behind
closed doors, it might add up to a lifetime. And a waste of one.
Because there's nothing out of the ordinary on the other side of
those doors.... meeting rooms, breakout spaces, team and coffee
points, just spaces designed to help people work together. But
people is the key word. On the other side of every door there will
be people. People I know. People who know me. People I'm about to
meet. People who've yet to meet me. And once I'm on the other side
there's no turning back. ... Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is
formally classed as a mental disorder, which affects millions of
people worldwide - and up to 10%of the UK population. It can
manifest itself in many ways. Symptoms often surface as secondary
phobias, ranging from a fear of eating or writing in front of
others to a fear of being watched in a public bathroom. For me,
social anxiety plays out on my skin... Its symptom is called
Idiopathic Craniofacial Erythema, which means uncontrollable and
unprovoked facial blushing. They are the evil twins who constantly
embarrass me. If you have social anxiety, this book is for you. If
you've never heard of social anxiety, this book is for you. I've
been quietly avoiding people all my life, hesitating behind a door.
But I'm pushing that door wide open now. And I'm coming through it.
To talk to you.
Outlining an integrative theory of knowledge, Francisco Javier
Carrillo explores how to understand the underlying behavioural
basis of the knowledge economy and society. Chapters highlight the
notion that unless a knowledge-based value creation and
distribution paradigm is globally adopted, the possibilities for
integration between a sustainable biosphere and a viable economy
are small. This Modern Guide provides an overview of where we are
regarding the knowledge economy and society, how its current form
took shape and how our understanding has evolved, from the grounds
of the philosophy of knowledge, to include the current branches of
the sciences of knowledge. Carrillo further examines the challenges
of the Anthropocene and how modern knowledge systems might need to
change radically to meet them. The Modern Guide then moves to focus
on the integration of epistemic, theoretical, technical and
political developments in several fields of knowledge-related
aspects of economy and society to offer a more integrated view.
> Multidisciplinary and thorough, this will be an interesting
read for scholars of knowledge, society and the environment, as
well as students looking at ways to re-evaluate knowledge more
broadly. Policymakers and governmental analysts will also benefit
from the discussing of the unviability of our current economic
culture and the potential options for the future.
Providing a comprehensive overview of the governance of urban
infrastructures, this Companion combines illustrative cases with
conceptual approaches to offer an innovative perspective on the
governance of large urban infrastructure systems. Contributions by
leading scholars in the field present a transdisciplinary approach
to the topic, with a global scope. Chapters examine the challenges
facing urban infrastructure systems, including financial, economic,
technological, social, ecological, jurisdictional and demand. Using
novel conceptualizations of urban infrastructure, and examining
global cases of specific energy, mobility, water, housing, green
and telecommunication systems, the Companion further illustrates
how these challenges are interrelated with their governance.
Finding efficiency, sustainability, and resilience to be key
governance performance indicators, it concludes by highlighting the
role that digitalization plays in making cities smarter and argues
for the potential of digitalization for large urban infrastructure
governance. With global significance, this Companion will be an
invaluable read for students and scholars of urban studies,
governance and infrastructure. The informative case studies will be
an excellent resource for city practitioners, officials and
policymakers.
This Leader's Handbook is an essential companion for those running
a Parenting for Faith course, a video-based resource for parents,
godparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, foster parents,
children's and youth leaders, church leaders and family friends -
in fact, anyone who wants to support a child or teen (of any age)
in their spiritual development. You don't need any formal
qualifications to run a Parenting for Faith course - just
enthusiasm, a bit of preparation, and a passion to see those
parenting and supporting children equipped and inspired.
This book considers what work and retirement mean for older women,
how each is experienced, and how working fits with other facets of
their lives. The authors draw on data collected from women
themselves, employers, industry stakeholders and older workers'
advocates, to explore older women's experiences of work and
retirement against a backdrop of current policy efforts to extend
working lives in response to ageing societies. Contrary to common
representations of the situation of older workers, the data reveal
how workplaces can be seen as relatively benign, and retirement
viewed positively. It contributes to academic debate regarding
identity, purpose and meaning in later life, identifying challenges
for work-focused public policy. Students and scholars of human
resource management, sociology, gerontology and social policy will
appreciate the extension of understanding older women's life course
trajectories that the book offers. Public policy-makers will
benefit from the different representations of older women in the
book, and the identification of where they would benefit from
policy changes.
This book explores representations of fathers in select South African novels published from the birth of apartheid to the post-transitional moment.
Father figures in the texts reflect political and social climates in South Africa – at different times representing the oppressive apartheid government, righteous and authoritative liberation leaders and the unfulfilled promise of a democratic South Africa. Grant Andrews examines how father characters are linked to storytelling; they narrate the lives of their children and their patriarchal power is constituted through narratives. He features authors such as Alan Paton, Nadine Gordimer, J.M. Coetzee, Zakes Mda, K. Sello Duiker, Mark Behr, Zoë Wicomb, Lisa Fugard and Zukiswa Wanner.
Stories of Fathers, Stories of the Nation also investigates how fatherhoods are being reimagined in light of shifting discourses of gender and identity. More recent novels have deconstructed the father figure and his paternal narrative power, representing conflicts around racial identity, sexuality, legacy and how the sins of the father are visited on his children.
Drawing on the concept of the 'politics of compassion', this
Handbook interrogates the political, geopolitical, social and
anthropological processes which produce and govern borders and give
rise to contemporary border violence. Chapters map different
aspects of structural violence and mobilities in some of the
world's most contentious border zones, highlighting the forms and
practices that connect with labour exploitation, legal exclusion
and a severe absence of human rights. International
interdisciplinary contributors, including renowned sociologist
Saskia Sassen, draw attention to the forms and spaces of resistance
available to migrants and activists, contemplating how advocates
attempt to provide protection and human security to those subjected
to border violence. Offering empirical analyses of critical border
spaces, the book covers extensively the US-Mexico border region and
border zones around the Mediterranean. Border issues in South,
Central and North America, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, the
Middle East, Central Africa and East and Central Asia are also
discussed. The Handbook thus provides a truly transnational
approach to borders and migration, demonstrating the dynamic but
asymmetric relationship between the social structure of border
enforcement and the human agency of migrants and global activists.
Combining theoretical insights into structural violence and human
rights with key case studies of border zones, this comprehensive
Handbook is crucial reading for scholars and researchers of social
and political science investigating human migration, the
humanitarian, border control and human rights. Its practical
insights will also benefit policy-makers involved in borders and
migration, as well as advocates and NGOs working with migrants and
refugees to create secure environments.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful
introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and
law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to
be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of
the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject
areas. This Advanced Introduction to Youth Studies analyses the
historical development of the sociology of youth in the context of
changing population demographics. Howard Williamson and James Cote
explore competing paradigms underlying current understandings of
youth with reference to key philosophical, theoretical and
methodological debates. Young people's transitions to adulthood and
youth cultural behaviour are then explored. The authors conclude
with a consideration of youth policies and how, in the future,
these may be better informed by sociological research. Key
Features: Fact-based analysis of key debates Sociological
perspectives informed by multidisciplinary analyses Concise
coverage of complex topics Policy recommendations informed by years
of experience in the field This Advanced Introduction will provide
essential reading for scholars and researchers of sociology and
sociological theory, as well as youth workers and students looking
for an excellent introduction to youth studies.
This timely Research Handbook examines the evolution of smart
growth over the past three decades, mapping the trajectory from its
original principles to its position as an important paradigm in
urban planning today. Critically analysing the original concept of
smart growth and how it has been embedded in state and local plans,
contributions from top scholars in the field illustrate what smart
growth has accomplished since its conception, as well as to what
extent it has achieved its goals. Providing an overview of the
history of smart growth, the book further examines its changing
governance over time, and the new horizons for smart growth,
exploring ways to confront contemporary challenges in urban
planning. Illuminating key issues in the field, from urban sprawl
to gentrification, that the original principles failed to address,
this insightful Handbook advocates for the expansion of smart
growth principles to meet the emerging challenges of the modern
world, concluding with an agenda for a "smart growth 2.0".
Informative and comprehensive, this Handbook will prove to be
essential reading for researchers, academics and students of urban
planning. Its proposals for the future evolution of smart growth
will also serve as an accessible and up-to-date reference point for
urban planning professionals, activists and policymakers.
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