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Populism is a concept that is currently in vogue among political
commentators and, more often than not, used pejoratively. The
phenomenon of populism is typically seen as something adverse and,
in the European context routinely related to xenophobic politics.
What populism exactly is and who its main representatives are,
however, often remains unclear. This text has two main aims: to
identify populist parties in 21st century Europe and to explain
their electoral performance. It argues that populist parties should
not be dismissed as dangerous pariahs out of hand but rather that
their rise tells us something about the state of representative
democracy. The study has a broad scope, including populist parties
of various ideological kinds - thus moving beyond examples of the
'right' - and covering long-established Western European countries
as well as post-communist countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
It presents the results of an innovative mixed-methods research
project, combining a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis
(fsQCA) of populist parties in 31 European countries with three
in-depth case studies of the Netherlands, Poland and the United
Kingdom.
Autonomy is a central feature of adolescent development, playing a
key role in adolescents' psychosocial adjustment. However, opinions
differ about the nature and definition of autonomy and so important
questions regarding the role of autonomy in adolescents'
development have remained unanswered. This book helps to address
these questions while bringing clarity to the literature on
adolescent autonomy. Autonomy in Adolescent Development: Towards
Conceptual Clarity highlights a distinction between two notions of
autonomy: autonomy-as-independence and autonomy-as-volition. The
chapters in this volume illustrate how this distinction sheds new
light on controversial questions regarding autonomy, such as: Is
more autonomy always beneficial for adolescents' psychosocial
adjustment? Or are there limits to the amount of autonomy ideal for
well-being and social adjustment? Is autonomy a universally
critical ingredient of optimal development? Or do effects of
autonomy differ by cultural context and socioeconomic status? How
can parents, siblings, and peers promote the development of
autonomy? Bringing together scholars from varied theoretical
backgrounds studying autonomy in different contexts, this book
provides an overview of recent conceptual and empirical work from
diverse perspectives, yielding refreshing and thought-provoking
insights into the nature of adolescent autonomy. Autonomy in
Adolescent Development is invaluable for advanced students and
researchers in adolescent development, acting both as a guide and
as a source of inspiration for new research in the area.
The call for innovation within both society and all sectors of
enterprise at large grows louder every day. In order to achieve
this, organizations need to attract talent with the insight and
creativity necessary to be able to understand the needs of not only
this generation, but also future generations. Make Your
Organization a Center of Innovation introduces key frameworks that
can be adapted to any business or team focused on innovation. Some
aspects that are crucial for an organization to become a center of
innovation are change management, process mining, and overall
company strategy. Author Stijn Van Hijfte also introduces you to
newer techniques that are still making their way up the ladder to
overall industry adoption. These include AI, blockchain, and
intelligent automation. Van Hijfte also takes care to ensure you
choose the right innovation strategy for your specific company
goals, as opposed to solely showing off the latest industry trends
within the topic. Make Your Organization a Center of Innovation is
perfect for business leaders, students, recruiters, and more. You
will come away with insights about how to best prepare your team's
stakeholders for the changes that innovation brings. The mission
and vision of your organization should always be promoting new
ideas, but a roadmap is needed to implement them effectively. Make
Your Organization a Center of Innovation is the guide you've been
seeking. What You Will Learn Discover key innovation and idea
generation frameworks that can be molded to suit your organization
Prepare stakeholders for the changes that will take place Choose
the right strategy for the mission and vision of the company Create
an environment that actually promotes new ideas Who This Book is
ForProfessionals that have an interest in innovation and want to
have a high-level understanding of technologies and trends that
could be useful in their search towards new solutions.
Business professionals looking to understand the impact, future,
and limitations of blockchain need look no further. This
revolutionary technology has impacted business and the economy in
unprecedented ways within the past decade, and it is only
continuing to grow. As a leader in your organization, it is vital
that you decode blockchain and optimize all the ways in which it
can improve your business. Author of Decoding Blockchain for
Business, Stijn Van Hijfte, expertly emphasizes the imperative of
professionals in any sector of industry to understand the core
concepts and implications of blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrencies, cryptotrading, and constantly-changing tax
structures for financial systems using blockchain technologies are
covered in detail. The lasting effects of blockchain across
specific industries such as media, real estate, finance, and
regulatory bodies are addressed with an insightful eye from Van
Hijfte. If not properly implemented with care and a foundation of
knowledge, blockchain brings risks and uncertainties to a company.
Know your technology to be ready for the present and the future,
and stay ahead of the curve. Blockchain is here to stay, and
Decoding Blockchain for Business is your professional roadmap. What
You Will Learn Discover the risks associated with blockchain if not
properly implemented Gain insights on how blockchain technology
affects other booming topics such as AI, IoT, and RPA Look at the
regulations surrounding Blockchain in different countries Who This
Book Is For Business professionals looking to understand the
impact, future, and limitations of Blockchain and how individuals
and companies should prepare for this technology.
Populism is a concept that is currently in vogue among political
commentators and, more often than not, used pejoratively. The
phenomenon of populism is typically seen as something adverse and,
in the European context routinely related to xenophobic politics.
What populism exactly is and who its main representatives are,
however, often remains unclear. This text has two main aims: to
identify populist parties in 21st century Europe and to explain
their electoral performance. It argues that populist parties should
not be dismissed as dangerous pariahs out of hand but rather that
their rise tells us something about the state of representative
democracy. The study has a broad scope, including populist parties
of various ideological kinds - thus moving beyond examples of the
'right' - and covering long-established Western European countries
as well as post-communist countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
It presents the results of an innovative mixed-methods research
project, combining a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis
(fsQCA) of populist parties in 31 European countries with three
in-depth case studies of the Netherlands, Poland and the United
Kingdom.
Autonomy is a central feature of adolescent development, playing a
key role in adolescents' psychosocial adjustment. However, opinions
differ about the nature and definition of autonomy and so important
questions regarding the role of autonomy in adolescents'
development have remained unanswered. This book helps to address
these questions while bringing clarity to the literature on
adolescent autonomy. Autonomy in Adolescent Development: Towards
Conceptual Clarity highlights a distinction between two notions of
autonomy: autonomy-as-independence and autonomy-as-volition. The
chapters in this volume illustrate how this distinction sheds new
light on controversial questions regarding autonomy, such as: Is
more autonomy always beneficial for adolescents' psychosocial
adjustment? Or are there limits to the amount of autonomy ideal for
well-being and social adjustment? Is autonomy a universally
critical ingredient of optimal development? Or do effects of
autonomy differ by cultural context and socioeconomic status? How
can parents, siblings, and peers promote the development of
autonomy? Bringing together scholars from varied theoretical
backgrounds studying autonomy in different contexts, this book
provides an overview of recent conceptual and empirical work from
diverse perspectives, yielding refreshing and thought-provoking
insights into the nature of adolescent autonomy. Autonomy in
Adolescent Development is invaluable for advanced students and
researchers in adolescent development, acting both as a guide and
as a source of inspiration for new research in the area.
This book introduces all the technical features that make up
blockchain technology today. It starts with a thorough explanation
of all technological concepts necessary to understand any
discussions related to distributed ledgers and a short history of
earlier implementations. It then discusses in detail how the
Bitcoin network looks and what changes are coming in the near
future, together with a range of altcoins that were created on the
same base code. To get an even better idea, the book shortly
explores how Bitcoin might be forked before going into detail on
the Ethereum network and cryptocurrencies running on top of the
network, smart contracts, and more. The book introduces the
Hyperledger foundation and the tools offered to create private
blockchain solutions. For those willing, it investigates directed
acyclic graphs (DAGs) and several of its implementations, which
could solve several of the problems other blockchain networks are
still dealing with to this day. In Chapter 4, readers can find an
overview of blockchain networks that can be used to build solutions
of their own and the tools that can help them in the process.
Studies of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European
Union ("Brexit") have largely focused on the role of politicians
and political parties, on the one hand, and the characteristics of
Leave and Remain voters on the other. The Failure of Remain offers
the first comprehensive study of the UK's grassroots anti-Brexit
movement. Emerging in the weeks and months following the June 2016
referendum, this movement was the most significant and wide-scale
mobilization of pro-European support that the UK had ever
witnessed. In The Failure of Remain Adam Fagan and Stijn van Kessel
assess participants' ideologies, arguments, and strategies. Drawing
evidence from first-hand interviews, an original survey of
anti-Brexit activists, and an analysis of their campaign materials,
Fagan and van Kessel conclude that while the anti-Brexit movement
was successful in mobilizing a large number of pro-European
citizens, its impact was limited by weak links to political elites
and institutions, divisions between organizations and activists,
and the absence of a clear stance on the UK's relationship with the
European Union. In the context of enduring debates about the future
direction of European integration, The Failure of Remain reveals
the difficulties of formulating effective pro-European arguments.
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