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Emerging infectious disease outbreaks have transformed the very
nature of urban life worldwide, even as the extent and experience
of pandemics are shaped by the planetary urban condition. Pandemic
Urbanism critically investigates these relationships in a world
faced with its first pandemic on a majority urban planet. The
authors reveal the social and historical context of recent
infectious disease events and how they have variously transformed
the urban fabric. They highlight the important role played by
socio-ecological processes associated with the global urban
periphery - suburban or post-suburban zones and hinterland areas of
"extended" urbanization - changing mobility patterns, and new forms
of urban governance and pandemic response. The book develops novel
insights for post-pandemic urban governance and planning grounded
in the quest for social and spatial justice. In doing so, it
reveals a paradox at the heart of pandemic urbanism: urban life
enables contagion to spread easily, yet at the same time offers
unique possibilities to contain and respond to disease outbreaks.
Multidisciplinary in approach and written by experts in the field,
this book is an invaluable primer on the origins, pathways, and
management of infectious disease.
Emerging infectious disease outbreaks have transformed the very
nature of urban life worldwide, even as the extent and experience
of pandemics are shaped by the planetary urban condition. Pandemic
Urbanism critically investigates these relationships in a world
faced with its first pandemic on a majority urban planet. The
authors reveal the social and historical context of recent
infectious disease events and how they have variously transformed
the urban fabric. They highlight the important role played by
socio-ecological processes associated with the global urban
periphery - suburban or post-suburban zones and hinterland areas of
"extended" urbanization - changing mobility patterns, and new forms
of urban governance and pandemic response. The book develops novel
insights for post-pandemic urban governance and planning grounded
in the quest for social and spatial justice. In doing so, it
reveals a paradox at the heart of pandemic urbanism: urban life
enables contagion to spread easily, yet at the same time offers
unique possibilities to contain and respond to disease outbreaks.
Multidisciplinary in approach and written by experts in the field,
this book is an invaluable primer on the origins, pathways, and
management of infectious disease.
A collection of writings by leading experts and newer researchers
on the SARS outbreak and its relation to infectious disease
management in progressively global and urban societies.* Presents
original contributions by scholars from seven countries on four
continents* Connects newer thinking on global cities, networks, and
governance in a post-national era of public health regulations and
neo-liberalization of state services* Provides an important
contribution to the global public debate on the challenges of
emerging infectious disease in cities* Examines the impact of
globalization on future infectious disease threats on international
and local politics and culture* Focuses on the ways pathogens
interact with economic, political and social factors, ultimately
presenting a threat to human development and global cities* Employs
an interdisciplinary approach to the SARS epidemic, clearly
demonstrating the value of social scientific perspectives on the
study of modern disease in a globalized world
A collection of writings by leading experts and newer researchers
on the SARS outbreak and its relation to infectious disease
management in progressively global and urban societies. Presents
original contributions by scholars from seven countries on four
continents Connects newer thinking on global cities, networks, and
governance in a post-national era of public health regulations and
neo-liberalization of state services Provides an important
contribution to the global public debate on the challenges of
emerging infectious disease in cities Examines the impact of
globalization on future infectious disease threats on international
and local politics and culture Focuses on the ways pathogens
interact with economic, political and social factors, ultimately
presenting a threat to human development and global cities Employs
an interdisciplinary approach to the SARS epidemic, clearly
demonstrating the value of social scientific perspectives on the
study of modern disease in a globalized world
This book addresses the latest findings on practical ultra-high
voltage AC/DC (UHVAC/UHVDC) power transmission. Firstly, it reviews
current constructions and future plans for major UHVDC and UHVAC
projects around the world. The book subsequently illustrates the
basic theories, economic analysis, and key technologies of UHV
power networks in detail, and describes the design of the UHVAC
substations and UHVDC converter stations and transmission lines. A
wealth of clear and specific figures and formulas help readers to
understand the fundamental theories underlying UHVAC and UHVDC
technologies, as well as their developmental trends. This book is
intended for graduate students, researchers and engineers in the
fields of power systems and electrical engineering.
"Beijing Abduction" grabs attention with suspense. Who is following
Mai Martin, an American in Beijing? And why? Ronald Zhao, a retired
Hong Kong police commissioner, drops into her life just when she
needs someone, and her husband is gone on one of his covert
meetings.
Internet treachery slithers between the Chinese authorities she
calls "The Dage" and the American woman, through the spaces in
communications between her and her husband. Corruption crosses
international borders and threatens sovereign nations. It feeds on
trafficking and abduction, murder and loyalty.
Running away from her problems at home in California seems
foolish, especially since it attracts the attention of North Korean
agents trying to capture her husband, but not as foolish as hoping
for love to appear. But she and Ron want to feel something again,
and the spirit of "tan" desire] whispers to them in the dark,
promising something sweet.
"Why can't you break it off?" "Because I'm the only one who gives
a damn about him. If I let go, he's going to fall into the abyss of
Homeland Security." "Have you ever considered that's what he
wants?"
ShaLi is a pseudonym to protect the identities of people who
inspired characters in this fast paced and gorgeously patterned
international spy thriller. Names have been changed.
ShaLi says, ""Don't be tricked by the verisimilitude into
forgetting this is fiction ""
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