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Singapore has faced many pandemics over the centuries, from plague,
smallpox and cholera to influenza and novel coronaviruses. By
examining how different governments responded, this book considers
what we can learn from their experiences. Public health strategies
in the city-state were often affected by issues of ethnicity and
class, as well as failure to take heed of key learnings from
previous outbreaks. Pandemics are a recurrent and normal feature of
the human experience. Alongside medical innovation and
evidence-based policymaking, the study of history is also crucial
in preparing for future pandemics.
The book explores emerging themes, concepts, and issues in ethnic
tourism, through examination of theoretical underpinnings and
empirical research in various ethnic destinations worldwide. It
encapsulates cultural, environmental, and economic dimensions of
ethnic tourism, which is a force of change in many ethnic
communities and suggests means through which local benefits can be
enhanced and costs reduced. This book presents a range of case
studies from diverse well-known ethnic destinations which reveal
the various outcomes and changes engendered by ethnic tourism, such
as the commodification of ethnic culture, the exploitation of
minority peoples by outsiders, and the impact of wider forces of
modernization and national integration policies. It summarizes what
has been done so far and suggests initiatives to increase the
contribution of tourism to the economic development and quality of
life of ethnic communities. It brings together a diversity of
perspectives that are not currently readily available in one
location. The book will appeal to students, and scholars interested
in social sciences, tourism studies, geography, anthropology,
sociology and economics, as well as in applied disciplines such as
planning. It addresses academic and professional audiences that are
interested in tourism and its consequences, as well as those who
are interested in ethnic, including indigenous peoples, and their
circumstances.
The book explores emerging themes, concepts, and issues in ethnic
tourism, through examination of theoretical underpinnings and
empirical research in various ethnic destinations worldwide. It
encapsulates cultural, environmental, and economic dimensions of
ethnic tourism, which is a force of change in many ethnic
communities and suggests means through which local benefits can be
enhanced and costs reduced. This book presents a range of case
studies from diverse well-known ethnic destinations which reveal
the various outcomes and changes engendered by ethnic tourism, such
as the commodification of ethnic culture, the exploitation of
minority peoples by outsiders, and the impact of wider forces of
modernization and national integration policies. It summarizes what
has been done so far and suggests initiatives to increase the
contribution of tourism to the economic development and quality of
life of ethnic communities. It brings together a diversity of
perspectives that are not currently readily available in one
location. The book will appeal to students, and scholars interested
in social sciences, tourism studies, geography, anthropology,
sociology and economics, as well as in applied disciplines such as
planning. It addresses academic and professional audiences that are
interested in tourism and its consequences, as well as those who
are interested in ethnic, including indigenous peoples, and their
circumstances.
Through a rich account of tuberculosis in Singapore from the
mid-nineteenth century to the present day, this book charts the
relationship between disease, society and the state, outlining the
struggles of colonial and post-colonial governments to cope with
widespread disease and to establish effective public health
programmes and institutions. Beginning in the nineteenth century
when British colonial administrators viewed tuberculosis as a
racial problem linked to the poverty, housing and insanitary habits
of the Chinese working class, the book goes on to examine the
ambitious medical and urban improvement initiatives of the
returning British colonial government after the Second World War.
It then considers the continuation and growth of these schemes in
the post-colonial period and explores the most recent developments
which include combating the resurgence of TB and the rise of
antimicrobial resistance.
Ethnic tourism has emerged as a means that is employed by many
countries to facilitate economic and cultural development and to
assist in the preservation of ethnic heritage. However, while
ethnic tourism has the potential to bring economic and social
benefits it can also significantly impact traditional cultures,
ways of life and the sense of identity of ethnic groups. There is
growing concern in many places about how to balance the use of
ethnicity as a tourist attraction with the protection of minority
cultures and the promotion of ethnic pride. Despite the fact that a
substantial literature is devoted to the impacts of ethnic tourism,
little research has been done on how to plan ethnic tourism
attractions or to manage community impacts of tourism. This book
addresses the need for more research on planning for ethnic tourism
by exploring the status and enhancement of planning strategies for
ethnic tourism development. The book develops the case of a
well-known ethnic tourist destination in China -Xishuangbanna,
Yunnan. It analyzes how ethnic tourism has been planned and
developed at the study site and examines associated socio-cultural
and planning issues. The authors evaluate the perspectives of four
key stakeholder groups (the government, tourism entrepreneurs,
ethnic minorities and tourists) on ethnic tourism through on-site
observation, interviews with government officials, planners and
tourism entrepreneurs, surveys of tourists and ethnic minority
people, and evaluation of government policies, plans and
statistics. This book is unique in its emphasis on planning and in
its focus on China, rapidly emerging as a major player in tourism,
with applications for tourism around the world.
Through a rich account of tuberculosis in Singapore from the
mid-nineteenth century to the present day, this book charts the
relationship between disease, society and the state, outlining the
struggles of colonial and post-colonial governments to cope with
widespread disease and to establish effective public health
programmes and institutions. Beginning in the nineteenth century
when British colonial administrators viewed tuberculosis as a
racial problem linked to the poverty, housing and insanitary habits
of the Chinese working class, the book goes on to examine the
ambitious medical and urban improvement initiatives of the
returning British colonial government after the Second World War.
It then considers the continuation and growth of these schemes in
the post-colonial period and explores the most recent developments
which include combating the resurgence of TB and the rise of
antimicrobial resistance.
This is an English translation of a Chinese textbook that has been
designated a national planned university textbook, the highest
award given to scientific textbooks in China. The book provides a
complete overview of mechanical properties and fracture mechanics
in materials science, mechanics, and physics. It details the macro-
and micro-mechanical properties of metal structural materials,
nonmetal structural materials, and various functional materials. It
also discusses the macro and micro failure mechanism under
different loadings and contains research results on thin film
mechanics, smart material mechanics, and more.
Ethnic tourism has emerged as a means that is employed by many
countries to facilitate economic and cultural development and to
assist in the preservation of ethnic heritage. However, while
ethnic tourism has the potential to bring economic and social
benefits it can also significantly impact traditional cultures,
ways of life and the sense of identity of ethnic groups. There is
growing concern in many places about how to balance the use of
ethnicity as a tourist attraction with the protection of minority
cultures and the promotion of ethnic pride. Despite the fact that a
substantial literature is devoted to the impacts of ethnic tourism,
little research has been done on how to plan ethnic tourism
attractions or to manage community impacts of tourism. This book
addresses the need for more research on planning for ethnic tourism
by exploring the status and enhancement of planning strategies for
ethnic tourism development. The book develops the case of a
well-known ethnic tourist destination in China -Xishuangbanna,
Yunnan. It analyzes how ethnic tourism has been planned and
developed at the study site and examines associated socio-cultural
and planning issues. The authors evaluate the perspectives of four
key stakeholder groups (the government, tourism entrepreneurs,
ethnic minorities and tourists) on ethnic tourism through on-site
observation, interviews with government officials, planners and
tourism entrepreneurs, surveys of tourists and ethnic minority
people, and evaluation of government policies, plans and
statistics. This book is unique in its emphasis on planning and in
its focus on China, rapidly emerging as a major player in tourism,
with applications for tourism around the world.
This is an English translation of a Chinese textbook that has been
designated a national planned university textbook, the highest
award given to scientific textbooks in China. The book provides a
complete overview of mechanical properties and fracture mechanics
in materials science, mechanics, and physics. It details the macro-
and micro-mechanical properties of metal structural materials,
nonmetal structural materials, and various functional materials. It
also discusses the macro and micro failure mechanism under
different loadings and contains research results on thin film
mechanics, smart material mechanics, and more.
Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Lattices by Selective Laser Melting
Additive Manufacturing presents the design, manufacturing,
microstructure, mechanical properties and applications of TPMS
structures fabricated by selective laser additive manufacturing
technology. The title explains these complex and useful structures
based on systematic work in the UK and China. Sections introduce
structure design methods, assess TPMS structures, explain
mathematical their modeling, present the manufacturing,
microstructure, mechanical and fatigue properties of metal uniform
TPMS structures, discuss manufacturing and mechanical responses for
functionally graded TPMS structures, give numerical analysis
methods for predicting the mechanics of uniform and functionally
graded TPMS structures, and more.
This edited volume focuses on writing Chinese as a second language
(L2). It provides readers with cutting-edge empirical research and
insightful teaching methods and strategies for effectively
developing L2 writing competence in L2 Chinese classroom contexts.
The themes encompass heritage versus foreign language writers,
individual versus collaborative writing, writing as process versus
writing as product, writing-focused intervention and written
corrective feedback in L2 Chinese classrooms, as well as online
writing instruction during and beyond the pandemic. In addition to
providing meaningful and innovative contributions for graduate
students and researchers who wish to further explore learners'
writing development in L2 Chinese, each chapter offers practical,
detailed and insightful pedagogical recommendations to assist
language teachers and educators, graduate students and research
scholars in making well-informed decisions on writing instruction
in L2 Chinese and to facilitate the implementation of
writing-focused activities within classrooms.
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Orthopedic Materials provides the latest
information on the emergence and rapid development of
nanotechnology and the ways it has impacted almost every aspect of
biomedical engineering. This book provides readers with a
comprehensive overview of the field, focusing on the fabrication
and applications of these materials, presenting updated, practical,
and systematic knowledge on the synthesis, processing, and
modification of nanomaterials, along with the rationale and
methodology of applying such materials for orthopedic purposes.
Topics covered include a wide range of orthopedic material
formulations, such as ceramics, metals, polymers, biomolecules, and
self-assemblies. Final sections explore applications and future
trends in nanotechnology-enhanced orthopedic materials.
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Advances in Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining - 26th Pacific-Asia Conference, PAKDD 2022, Chengdu, China, May 16-19, 2022, Proceedings, Part I (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
Joao Gama, Tianrui Li, Yang Yu, Enhong Chen, Yu Zheng, …
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The 3-volume set LNAI 13280, LNAI 13281 and LNAI 13282 constitutes
the proceedings of the 26th Pacific-Asia Conference on Advances in
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, PAKDD 2022, which was held
during May 2022 in Chengdu, China. The 121 papers included in the
proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of
558 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as
follows: Part I: Data Science and Big Data Technologies, Part II:
Foundations; and Part III: Applications.
Biomaterials in Translational Medicine delivers timely and detailed
information on the latest advances in biomaterials and their role
and impact in translational medicine. Key topics addressed include
the properties and functions of these materials and how they might
be applied for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Particular
emphasis is placed on basic fundamentals, biomaterial formulations,
design principles, fabrication techniques and transitioning
bench-to-bed clinical applications. The book is an essential
reference resource for researchers, clinicians, materials
scientists, engineers and anyone involved in the future development
of innovative biomaterials that drive advancement in translational
medicine.
This book includes a selection of reviewed papers presented at the
11th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging, held on
November 26-29, 2020, Guangzhou, China. The conference is jointly
organized by China Academy of Printing Technology and South China
University of Technology. With 10 keynote talks and 200 presented
papers on graphic communication and packaging technologies, the
conference attracted more than 300 scientists. The proceedings
cover the recent findings in color science and technology, image
processing technology, digital media technology, mechanical and
electronic engineering and numerical control, materials and
detection, digital process management technology in printing and
packaging, and other technologies. As such, the book is of interest
to university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students
in the field of graphic arts, packaging, color science, image
science, material science, computer science, digital media, network
technology and smart manufacturing technology.
This book includes a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at
the 10th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging, which
was held in Xi'an, China, on November 14-17, 2019. The conference
was jointly organized by the China Academy of Printing Technology,
Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, and Shaanxi University
of Science and Technology. With 9 keynote talks and 118 papers on
graphic communication and packaging technologies, the conference
attracted more than 300 scientists. The proceedings cover the
latest findings in a broad range of areas, including color science
and technology, image processing technology, digital media
technology, mechanical and electronic engineering, Information
Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Technology, materials and
detection, digital process management technology in printing and
packaging, and other technologies. As such, the book appeals to
university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students in
the graphic arts, packaging, color science, image science, material
science, computer science, digital media, and network technology.
This book includes a selection of reviewed papers presented at the
11th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging, held on
November 26-29, 2020, Guangzhou, China. The conference is jointly
organized by China Academy of Printing Technology and South China
University of Technology. With 10 keynote talks and 200 presented
papers on graphic communication and packaging technologies, the
conference attracted more than 300 scientists. The proceedings
cover the recent findings in color science and technology, image
processing technology, digital media technology, mechanical and
electronic engineering and numerical control, materials and
detection, digital process management technology in printing and
packaging, and other technologies. As such, the book is of interest
to university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students
in the field of graphic arts, packaging, color science, image
science, material science, computer science, digital media, network
technology and smart manufacturing technology.
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