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Presenting an analysis of the tension between nationalism and
globalization in China since the beginning of the 'reform and
opening' period in the late 1970s to the present day, this book
makes a unique contribution to the on-going debate on the nature of
Chinese nationalism. It shows how nationalism is used to link
together key areas of policy-making, including economic policy,
national unification and foreign policy. Hughes provides historical
context to the debate by examining how nationalism became
incorporated into the ideology of the Chinese Communist Party in
the 1980s and the ways in which this strengthened and combined with
globalization discourse through the domestic crisis of the
Tiananmen Massacre and the external shock of the Cold War's
conclusion. The different perspectives towards this resulting
orthodoxy are discussed, including those of the state and dissent
in mainland China and the alternative views from Taiwan and Hong
Kong. Based on Chinese sources throughout, this book offers a
systematic treatment of Chinese nationalism, providing conceptual
insights that allow the reader to grasp the complex weave of
Chinese nationalist sentiment today and its implications for the
future.
Presenting an analysis of the tension between nationalism and
globalization in China since the beginning of the 'reform and
opening' period in the late 1970s to the present day, this book
makes a unique contribution to the on-going debate on the nature of
Chinese nationalism. It shows how nationalism is used to link
together key areas of policy-making, including economic policy,
national unification and foreign policy. Hughes provides historical
context to the debate by examining how nationalism became
incorporated into the ideology of the Chinese Communist Party in
the 1980s and the ways in which this strengthened and combined with
globalization discourse through the domestic crisis of the
Tiananmen Massacre and the external shock of the Cold War's
conclusion. The different perspectives towards this resulting
orthodoxy are discussed, including those of the state and dissent
in mainland China and the alternative views from Taiwan and Hong
Kong. Based on Chinese sources throughout, this book offers a
systematic treatment of Chinese nationalism, providing conceptual
insights that allow the reader to grasp the complex weave of
Chinese nationalist sentiment today and its implications for the
future.
China and the Internet: Politics of the Digital Leap Forward is a comprehensive assessment of the political and economic impact of information and communication technologies (ITCs) on Chinese society. It provides in-depth analyses of topics including economic development, civil and political liberties, bureaucratic politics, international relations and security studies. The book covers the aspirations of Chinese policy-makers using the Internet to achieve a 'digital leapfrog' of economic development. Avoiding technical jargon, the book is accessible to anyone interested in the social impact of the Internet and information and communication technologies, from those in academia to business and public policy makers. eBook available with sample pages: 0203417712
Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition expands upon the
previous edition with current, detailed reviews that cover topics
of interest to mast cell neophytes and cognoscenti alike. With new
chapters on methods for the enumeration of tissue mast cells and
isolation of mature mast cells and mast cell progenitors from
mammalian tissues, Danio rerio (zebrafish) model in the study of
mast cell development and function, the functions of mast cells in
human health and disease and methods for the isolation, methods for
the investigation of the molecular mechanisms of mast cell
activation and their effector functions, assays for the detection
and analysis of mast cell secretory and cell surface phenotype and,
mast cell activation state, and experimental mouse models of
disease that have been deemed useful for the assessment of mast
cell functions in the regulation of innate and adaptive immune
response in cancer, tissue fibrosis, auto-inflammation and allergic
disease. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular
Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their
respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents,
step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips
on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and
cutting-edge, Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition
provides a sampler of useful methods and techniques in the further
study of mast cell biology.
Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition expands upon the
previous edition with current, detailed reviews that cover topics
of interest to mast cell neophytes and cognoscenti alike. With new
chapters on methods for the enumeration of tissue mast cells and
isolation of mature mast cells and mast cell progenitors from
mammalian tissues, Danio rerio (zebrafish) model in the study of
mast cell development and function, the functions of mast cells in
human health and disease and methods for the isolation, methods for
the investigation of the molecular mechanisms of mast cell
activation and their effector functions, assays for the detection
and analysis of mast cell secretory and cell surface phenotype and,
mast cell activation state, and experimental mouse models of
disease that have been deemed useful for the assessment of mast
cell functions in the regulation of innate and adaptive immune
response in cancer, tissue fibrosis, auto-inflammation and allergic
disease. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular
Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their
respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents,
step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips
on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and
cutting-edge, Mast Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition
provides a sampler of useful methods and techniques in the further
study of mast cell biology.
Transcription factors are the molecules that the cell uses to
interpret the genome: they possess sequence-specific DNA-binding
activity, and either directly or indirectly influence the
transcription of genes. In aggregate, transcription factors control
gene expression and genome organization, and play a pivotal role in
many aspects of physiology and evolution.
This book provides a reference for major aspects of
transcription factor function, encompassing a general catalogue of
known transcription factor classes, origins and evolution of
specific transcription factor types, methods for studying
transcription factor binding sites in vitro, in vivo, and in
silico, and mechanisms of interaction with chromatin and RNA
polymerase."
Membrane science and technology is an expanding field and has
become a prominent part of many activities within the process
industries. It is relatively easy to identify the success stories
of membranes such as desali nation and microfiltration and to refer
to others as developing areas. This, however, does not do justice
to the wide field of separations in which membranes are used. No
other 'single' process offers the same potential and versatility as
that of membranes. The word separation classically conjures up a
model of removing one component or species from a second component,
for example a mass transfer process such as distillation. In the
field of synthetic membranes, the terminology 'separation' is used
in a wider context. A range of separations of the chemical/mass
transfer type have developed around the use of membranes including
distillation, extraction, absorption, adsorption and stripping, as
well as separations of the physical type such as filtration.
Synthetic membranes are an integral part of devices for analysis,
energy generation and reactors (cells) in the electrochemical
industry."
Transcription factors are the molecules that the cell uses to
interpret the genome: they possess sequence-specific DNA-binding
activity, and either directly or indirectly influence the
transcription of genes. In aggregate, transcription factors control
gene expression and genome organization, and play a pivotal role in
many aspects of physiology and evolution.
This book provides a reference for major aspects of
transcription factor function, encompassing a general catalogue of
known transcription factor classes, origins and evolution of
specific transcription factor types, methods for studying
transcription factor binding sites in vitro, in vivo, and in
silico, and mechanisms of interaction with chromatin and RNA
polymerase."
The International Handbook of Workplace Trauma Support provides a
comprehensive overview of contemporary standards and best practices
in trauma support that draws from the latest research findings and
experience of international experts in the field. * Reviews the
major contemporary post-trauma intervention models in both theory
and practice * Includes Trauma Risk Management (TRiM), Support Post
Trauma (SPoT), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR), Mindfulness and Psychological First Aid (PFA) *
Incorporates multi-cultural perspectives by reporting on the
pervasive violence in South Africa, constant threats in Israel and
emerging developments in China * Includes social, psychosocial,
psychological, and organizational dimensions to offer a detailed
mapping of trauma support * Provides latest thinking for supporting
those in the military context
Membrane science and technology is an expanding field and has
become a prominent part of many activities within the process
industries. It is relatively easy to identify the success stories
of membranes such as desali nation and microfiltration and to refer
to others as developing areas. This, however, does not do justice
to the wide field of separations in which membranes are used. No
other 'single' process offers the same potential and versatility as
that of membranes. The word separation classically conjures up a
model of removing one component or species from a second component,
for example a mass transfer process such as distillation. In the
field of synthetic membranes, the terminology 'separation' is used
in a wider context. A range of separations of the chemical/mass
transfer type have developed around the use of membranes including
distillation, extraction, absorption, adsorption and stripping, as
well as separations of the physical type such as filtration.
Synthetic membranes are an integral part of devices for analysis,
energy generation and reactors (cells) in the electrochemical
industry."
Providing the reader with a practice-focussed approach to public
health nutrition intervention management, Practical Public Health
Nutrition is a crucial resource for dietitians, community and
public health nutritionists and related health professionals in
need of a practical guide to practicing public health nutrition.
Internationally recognised experts Hughes and Margetts describe
in detail the rationale, processes and tools that can be used to
assess population needs, analyse problems and develop effective
interventions at a community level.
Exercises in each section of the book contribute to a collective
PHN intervention plan, providing the reader with the opportunity to
demonstrate an outcome of intervention management.
Unique in its approach to teaching the practical applications of
this increasingly crucial discipline, ?Practical Public Health
Nutrition is a vital purchase for anyone working in the public
health arena.Clearly outlines the practice of PHN intervention
management Covers rationale, processes and tools needed to develop
effective interventions at community level Written by 2
internationally respected authorities on the discipline of Public
Health Nutrition Essential text for dietitians, community and
public health nutritions and related health professionals
This book looks at East Asian actors in the League of Nations to
explore a pivotal moment in the early stage of the development of
global international relations. It breaks new ground by drawing on
extensive sources in East Asian languages to show how actors from
the region played significant roles in shaping the emerging norms
and practices that underpin the international system. The chapters
cover cases from the three East Asian member states, namely China,
Japan and Siam (Thailand) to address topics that involve the
intersection of disciplinary fields, such as law and warfare,
sovereignty and international organization, and public health and
international co-operation. The research draws on new material that
will be of interest to academic researchers and is presented in a
style suitable for teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels,
especially for courses that strive to achieve a global outlook and
the decolonization of the curriculum.
Adult children are often overlooked and forgotten when their
parents divorce later in life, but in these pages they will find
comfort and understanding for the many feelings, frustrations, and
challenges they face. For more than two decades, a silent
revolution has been occurring and creating a seismic shift in the
American family and families in other countries. It has been
unfolding without much comment, and its effects are being felt
across three to four generations: more couples are divorcing later
in life. Called the "gray divorce revolution," the cultural
phenomenon describes couples who divorce after the age of 50.
Overlooked in the issues that affect couples divorcing later in in
life are the adult children of divorcing parents. Their voices open
this book, and they are the voices of men and women, 18 to 50 years
old. Some of them are single; some are married. Some have children
of their own. All of them are in different stages of shock, fear,
and sudden, dramatic change. In Home Will Never Be the Same: A
Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce, Carol Hughes and Bruce
Fredenburg share their deep understanding gained during the
innumerable hours they have spent with these women and men in their
clinical practices. The result is a valuable resource for these too
often forgotten adult children, many of whom find that, whenever
they express their feelings and experiences, the most important
people in their lives frequently ignore and dismiss them. As the
divorce rate for older adults soars, so too does the number of
adult children who are experiencing parental divorce. Yet, these
adult children frequently say that they are the only ones who are
aware of what they are going through, no one understands what they
are experiencing, and they feel painfully alone.
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