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Social change in the twenty-first century is shaped by both
demographic changes associated with ageing societies and
significant technological change and development. Outlining the
basic principles of a new academic field, Socio-gerontechnology,
this book explores common conceptual, theoretical and
methodological ideas that become visible in the critical
scholarship on ageing and technology at the intersection of Age
Studies and Science and Technology Studies (STS). Comprised of 15
original chapters, three commentaries and an afterword, the book
explores how ageing and technology are already interconnected and
constantly being intertwined in Western societies. Topics addressed
cover a broad variety of socio-material domains, including care
robots, the use of social media, ageing-in-place technologies, the
performativity of user involvement and public consultations,
dementia care and many others. Together, they provide a unique
understanding of ageing and technology from a social sciences and
humanities perspective and contribute to the development of new
ontologies, methodologies and theories that might serve as both
critique of and inspiration for policy and design. International in
scope, including contributions from the United Kingdom, Canada, the
United States, Australia, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Austria, the
Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, Socio-gerontechnology is an
agenda-setting text that will provide an introduction for students
and early career researchers as well as for more established
scholars who are interested in ageing and technology.
Social change in the twenty-first century is shaped by both
demographic changes associated with ageing societies and
significant technological change and development. Outlining the
basic principles of a new academic field, Socio-gerontechnology,
this book explores common conceptual, theoretical and
methodological ideas that become visible in the critical
scholarship on ageing and technology at the intersection of Age
Studies and Science and Technology Studies (STS). Comprised of 15
original chapters, three commentaries and an afterword, the book
explores how ageing and technology are already interconnected and
constantly being intertwined in Western societies. Topics addressed
cover a broad variety of socio-material domains, including care
robots, the use of social media, ageing-in-place technologies, the
performativity of user involvement and public consultations,
dementia care and many others. Together, they provide a unique
understanding of ageing and technology from a social sciences and
humanities perspective and contribute to the development of new
ontologies, methodologies and theories that might serve as both
critique of and inspiration for policy and design. International in
scope, including contributions from the United Kingdom, Canada, the
United States, Australia, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Austria, the
Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, Socio-gerontechnology is an
agenda-setting text that will provide an introduction for students
and early career researchers as well as for more established
scholars who are interested in ageing and technology.
The Politics of Migration presents key information and analysis of
this major topic, currently to be found at the forefront of world
affairs. This unbiased survey is of interest to students,
academics, business people and general researchers. The first
section consists of essays written by a variety of academic and
other experts on migration topics, including analysis of the
economics of migration policies, irregular migration, refugees, the
internally displaced and asylum seekers. Following the essays are
regional overviews, analyzing in depth migration in areas including
the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and the
Middle East. The second section is an A-Z glossary for which
contains explanations of the most important terms used in migration
discourse, while also providing information on the major
international conventions regarding migration, and on organizations
and research institutes in the field. Where appropriate, maps,
statistical tables and charts are included, as are lists of further
reading suggestions.
This book discusses how the allies worked towards determining the
political future of a defeated Germany. It oulines how the deep
ideological divisions within the allied forces ultimately resulted
in the division of Germany and discusses how indigenous political
movements were impeded by a deeply felt distrust of German
nationalism in all organisations. Yes these considerations are seen
in the context of the masive logistical problems faced by the
allies in restoring order to the chaos of war-ravaged Germany.
Focusing on the experiences of Hanover, the book illustrates how
post-war German politics are the result of a coalescence of
distinct and at times even contradictory ideologies and interests,
emphasising how the German political scene can only be understood
in terms of the mutual interaction of personalities, beliefs and
economics and of indigenous and foreign influences.
This book discusses how the allies worked towards determining the
political future of a defeated Germany. It oulines how the deep
ideological divisions within the allied forces ultimately resulted
in the division of Germany and discusses how indigenous political
movements were impeded by a deeply felt distrust of German
nationalism in all organisations. Yes these considerations are seen
in the context of the masive logistical problems faced by the
allies in restoring order to the chaos of war-ravaged Germany.
Focusing on the experiences of Hanover, the book illustrates how
post-war German politics are the result of a coalescence of
distinct and at times even contradictory ideologies and interests,
emphasising how the German political scene can only be understood
in terms of the mutual interaction of personalities, beliefs and
economics and of indigenous and foreign influences.
Applying interdisciplinary perspectives about everyday life to
vital issues in the lives of older people, this book maps together
the often taken-for-granted aspects of what it means to age in an
ageist society. Part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, the
two parts address the materialities and the embodiments of everyday
life respectively. Topics covered include household possessions,
public and private spaces, older drivers, media representations,
dementia care, health-tracking, dress and sexuality. This focus on
micro-sociological conditions allows us to rethink key questions
which have shaped debates in the social aspects of ageing.
International contributions, including from the UK, USA, Sweden and
Canada, provide a critical guide to inform thinking and planning
our ageing futures.
Applying interdisciplinary perspectives about everyday life to
vital issues in the lives of older people, this book maps together
the often taken-for-granted aspects of what it means to age in an
ageist society. Part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, the
two parts address the materialities and the embodiments of everyday
life respectively. Topics covered include household possessions,
public and private spaces, older drivers, media representations,
dementia care, health-tracking, dress and sexuality. This focus on
micro-sociological conditions allows us to rethink key questions
which have shaped debates in the social aspects of ageing.
International contributions, including from the UK, USA, Sweden and
Canada, provide a critical guide to inform thinking and planning
our ageing futures.
Organic gardening is becoming more and more prevalent and a lot of
people are growing their own produce in order to eat healthy and be
self-sufficient. If you're seriously thinking of picking up
gardening as a hobby, and organic gardening in particular, then
this e-book is for you. You'll be gardening efficiently while at
the same time helping preserve the environment and becoming
self-reliant. If you are new to gardening and have never done it
before, then this book will take you by the hand and show you how
it's done while saving you money in the process. Have you ever seen
perfect looking fruits, almost to the extent that they seem to have
undergone cosmetic surgery? But when you eat them, they are just
tasteless. Do you know that extensive chemicals are used to make
them look that way, which are of course harmful for us. If the idea
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Gardening 101: A Step by Step Beginner's Guide to Gardening and
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benefits of organic gardening Gardening terminology Tools of the
trade How to prepare your soil for planting How to choose what to
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blossom ...and much more So, what are you waiting for? Head back up
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