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The Parameter in Generative Grammar: A History of a Concept
by Alessandro RiolfiFocusing on the development of Noam Chomsky's linguistic framework, this book is the first full-length, in-depth treatment of the history of the concept of parameter, a central notion of syntactic theory. Spanning 60 years of syntactic theory, it explores all aspects of its development through the different phases of the Chomskyan school, from the 'standard theory' of the mid-1960 to the current Minimalist Program. Emphasis is put on three main topics: the foundational issues in the formulation of the Principles and Parameters model; the original formulation of the “classical” parameters of the Government-Binding Theory of the 1980s (which are then evaluated from the perspective of Chomskyan thought today), and current debates on the nature of parametric variation in light of Generative Grammar's most recent theoretical developments. Through step-by-step, detailed explanations, it provides the reader with a comprehensive account of both parametric theory and the development of Generative Grammar.
Kierkegaard, Socrates, and the Meaning of Life (Elements in the Philosophy of S?ren Kierkegaard)
by Rick Anthony FurtakKierkegaard's lifelong fascination with the figure of Socrates has many aspects, but prominent among them is his admiration for the way Socrates was devoted to his divinely ordained mission as a philosopher. To have such a destiny, revealed through what one loves and is passionate about as well as through a feeling of vocation, is a necessary condition of leading a meaningful life, according to Kierkegaard. Examining what Kierkegaard has to say about the meaning of life requires looking at his conception of 'subjective truth,' as well as how he understands the ancient ideal of 'amor fati,' a notion that Nietzsche would subsequently take up, but that Kierkegaard understands in a manner that is distinctly his own, and that he sought to put into practice in his own existence. Our life is a work of art, but we are not the artist.
Heidegger and the Elements of (Elements in the Philosophy of Martin Heidegger)
by S. Montgomery EwegenBy way of an analysis of Heidegger's use of the elements of earth, water, air, and fire as a means to describe the unfolding of being, this Element offers a novel account of Heidegger's understanding of the human. By covering a variety of texts from the late-20s through the early-50s (including several of his recently published Black Notebooks), this Element demonstrates the manner in which these elements comprise, for Heidegger, the very being of the human.
Heidegger on Ethics (Elements in the Philosophy of Martin Heidegger)
by Mahon O'BrienHeidegger is often understood to have forsaken the very possibility of ethics – we find numerous variations of this view in the secondary literature. And yet, in Letter on Humanism, Heidegger stresses the importance of ethics (thought anew as originary ethics) in the context of the dangers posed by the technological age. In this Element, the author will try to unpack what Heidegger might have meant by this. Ultimately, his account of the essence of the human being will prove to be the key to understanding what he describes as 'originary ethics'.
Rethinking Colonial Legacies across Southeast Asia: Through the Lens of the Japanese Wartime Empire (Elements in Politics and Society in Southeast Asia)
by Diana S. KimThis Element explores the significance of the Japanese wartime empire's occupation of Southeast Asia during World War Two for understanding the region's colonial legacies. It conceptualizes the occupation as a critical juncture that mediated the survival of American and European colonial institutions, and comparatively describes how, between 1940 and 1945, a wide variety of formal institutions for governing territories and people operated under the Japanese, who selectively kept or changed the existing arrangements of their Western predecessors, while sometimes introducing new ones altogether. The Japanese occupation, as such, generated different processes for transmitting pre-1940 colonial institutions into postwar and independent Southeast Asia. Building on new histories of the occupation, this Element offers an analytical framework that helps social scientists specify the mechanisms through which the long-run consequences of colonial institutions obtain in the context of Southeast Asia, while grappling more generally with what constitutes a meaningful rupture to historical continuity.
Making Memories in Ancient Egypt (Elements in Ancient Egypt in Context)
by Leire OlabarriaMemory is a fascinating way to approach modern and ancient cultures, as it raises questions about what, why, and how individuals and groups remember. Egyptology has had a major impact on the development of memory studies, with Jan Assmann's notion of cultural memory becoming a widespread model within the humanities. Despite this outstanding contribution of Egyptology to memory studies, remarkably few recent works on ancient Egypt deal with memory from a theoretical and methodological point of view. This Element provides a general introduction to memory, followed by a discussion of the role of materiality and performativity in the process of remembering. A case study from Middle Kingdom Abydos illustrates how memory can be embodied in the monumental record of ancient Egypt. The purpose of this Element is to present an up-to-date introduction to memory studies in Egyptology and to invite the reader to rethink how and why memory matters.
Management of a Patient with a Venous Sinus Thrombosis with or without an Intracerebral Haematoma (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)
by Helen Sims James ChoulertonCerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, whose diagnosis is often missed or delayed due to often non-specific presentations. However, if diagnosed and managed appropriately prognosis is generally favourable. This Element covers the common presentations and epidemiology of CVST, progressing through the approach to investigation and management of this condition in the acute, sub-acute and more chronic timeframes.
Life after Death after Marx (Elements in Christian Doctrine)
by Simon HewittKarl Marx's criticism of religion, as applied to afterlife belief, needs to be taken seriously by Christian theologians. After outlining that belief, the author examines a picture of heaven implicit in much Christian belief and practice which is susceptible to that critique. he sets out an alternative eschatology, centred on the Kingdom of God and the resurrection of the body, which is somewhat less susceptible. He then explores whether a doctrine of the intermediate state can be sustained in the light of Marx's criticisms. He goes on to examine the politics of remembrance in the light of Marxist criticism, and to ask whether Christianity can help compensate for the tragic character of Marxism. A constant theme is that Christian theology should exist in tension with Marx's criticisms, never assuming that it has overcome them completely.
English Play Development under Neoliberalism, 2000–2022 (Elements in Contemporary Performance Texts)
by Lucy TylerEnglish Play Development under Neoliberalism, 2000–2022 is the first study of the institutionalising of English play development practices in the twenty-first century. It identifies the ways in which support for playwrights and text development increased beneficially during the 1990s and 2000s. It assesses bureaucratic institutional dynamics in key English producing houses as they were surveyed by two reports in 2009, and how these were experienced and transformed in the 2010s. The Element identifies in new play development innovations in the commodification and marketisation of new writing, the bureaucratisation of literary management, the structuring and restructuring of dramaturgy according to Fordist, then post-Fordist, conditions, and the necessity for commissioned artists to operate as neoliberal subjects. It concludes with attention to a liberatory horizon for play development in the English context. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
The Metaphysics of Color (Elements in Metaphysics)
by Michael Watkins Elay ShechThis Element offers an opinionated and selective introduction to philosophical issues concerning the metaphysics of color. The opinion defended is that colors are objective features of our world; objects are colored, and they have those colors independent of how they are experienced. It is a minority opinion. Many philosophers thinking about color experience argue that perceptual variation, the fact that color experiences vary from observer to observer and from viewing condition to viewing condition, makes objectivism untenable. Many philosophers thinking about colors and science argue that colors are ontologically unnecessary; nothing to be explained requires an appeal to colors. A careful look at arguments from perceptual variation shows that those arguments are not compelling, and especially once it is clear how to individuate colors. Moreover, a careful look at scientific explanations shows that colors are explanatorily essential. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Quicksilver: the utterly addictive enemies-to-lovers romantasy sensation (The Fae & Alchemy Series)
by Callie HartFrom global phenomenon Callie Hart comes a highly addictive enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance that you won't be able to put down!🗝️ Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. 🗡️ In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently re-opens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares... but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details . . .N.B. Quicksilver contains depictions of graphic violence/adult situations and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website.READERS LOVE QUICKSILVER'if you love romantasy then you NEED to read this book . . . this book had the PERFECT balance of romance and plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kingfisher is officially my new book boyfriend as he is smoking (literally) but also made my heart melt at times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I never wanted this book to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Shadow Daddies, wolves, fairies, every creature you can imagine is in this book. I have nothing but praise for the story, the writing and the plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romantasy of the year! . . . This is a truly phenomenal book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Unnatural Death: The rollercoaster new Kay Scarpetta thriller (Kay Scarpetta #27)
by Patricia CornwellTHE BREATHTAKING NEW KAY SCARPETTA THRILLER FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLERTwo mauled bodies in the woods. Two top secret autopsies. The most chilling case of Scarpetta's career . . .Chief medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement.The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint.After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this brutal, and why.The next book in the Scarpetta series is Identity Unknown.DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT SHAPED THE WORLD OF CRIME FICTION'A sinister mystery from one of the all-time greats of the genre'SUN'A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest'CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END'An edge-of-the-seat mystery, packed with twists'DAILY MAIL'Sinister, surprising and utterly unputdownable. Cornwell at her brilliant best'M. J. ARLIDGE, author of EYE FOR AN EYE'Cornwell really is in a league of her own'BOOK OF THE WEEK, HEAT'Scarpetta is still queen of the autopsy and Cornwell is still queen of crime fiction'ANDREA MARA, author of NO ONE SAW A THING'Cornwell proves once again why she is a crime writer still at the top of her game'WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Those Beyond the Wall: The gripping new novel from a Sunday Times bestselling author, shortlisted for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction (Ashtown series)
by Micaiah JohnsonFaced with a coming apocalypse, a woman must reckon with her past to solve a series of sudden and inexplicable deaths in a searing sci-fi thriller from the author of The Space Between Worlds.Revolution is a spark, and rage is the fire.In the harsh desert realm of Ashtown, the Emperor reigns with an iron fist, guarding against the relentless hostility of Wiley City. Scales, a skilled mechanic and fierce warrior, is the Emperor's trusted confidante. When a mysterious murder shatters the fragile peace, Scales, with an unlikely team, must uncover the killer plaguing both Ashtown and Wiley City. As she delves into the secrets hidden beneath the city's pristine exterior, Scales unravels startling truths, forcing her to confront a past she'd rather forget.To save the world, she must break her silence, even if it means sacrificing everything.'Those Beyond the Wall shows us the extent to which evil will avoid accountability.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm glad that Micaiah Johnson is so angry - it makes her a fantastic writer!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is the book you write about revolution when your peaceful resistance was met with state-sanctioned violence.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Until We Shatter: an epic, addictive and romantic heist fantasy and Sunday Times bestseller
by Kate DylanA desperate thief. An impossible heist. Survive . . . or shatter. 'TWISTS AND TURNS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU REELING' HANNAH KANER 'HEART-POUNDING' SAMANTHA SHANNON'CHARACTERS I WOULD DIE FOR' SAARA EL-ARIFI An action-packed, epic heist fantasy from the author of Mindwalker, perfect for fans of Six of Crows and A Darker Shade of Magic. No matter where she goes, Cemmy's life is under threat. The Church would see her killed for having any magic. The Council of Shades wants her dead for not having enough. So when her mother falls ill, Cemmy has no choice but to turn thief. And when she's offered a job that could solve all their problems, it's impossible to resist. The catch? Cemmy will have to work with Chase - beautiful, dangerous, and full of secrets - to steal a powerful relic the Church has hidden within a deadly realm of shadows. If she succeeds, Cemmy will finally be safe. But if she's caught, she risks igniting a spark that could destroy the city - and everyone inside . . .READERS LOVE UNTIL WE SHATTER'Wild ride doesn't even begin to cover this book. Kate Dylan is a genius' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you like messy relationships, a fast paced plot, quippy dialogue and unique magic systems, this book is for you. Get it on your reading lists!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'With a sickening crack, clink, crunch, Dylan will shatter your heart into a thousand pieces, leaving nothing behind but a jagged pile of shards and a deliciously devastating book hangover' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I truly believe this will be the next big fantasy book. It has everything you could want and need' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a wild ride of a read, high stakes magical heist, blackmail, found family, romance. I had a great time reading it, it also broke my heart once or twice but I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lord of the Empty Isles: One curse. Two sworn enemies. Thousands of lives in the balance.
by Jules Arbeaux'A heartwarming - gut-wrenching - and thrilling adventure', Kate Dylan[It] brims with big, fascinating ideas', Julie Leong Winter's Orbit meets The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in this stunning emotional yet action-packed adult science-fiction novel, perfect for fans of found family and queer-platonic relationships.One curse. Two sworn enemies. Thousands of lives in the balance. Five years ago, interstellar pirate Idrian Delaciel ordered a withering - a death curse - cast on Remy's brother, costing him his life. Now, Remy is ready to return the favour. Only when he casts the withering, it also rebounds onto him. The implications are unthinkable - that Remy is fatebound to his brother's killer. The only way to slow the curse is to close the distance between them, so Remy infiltrates Idrian's criminal crew, hiding his identity as the witherer. But Remy quickly learns that Idrian is the sole provider of life-saving supplies to thousands of innocents. And if he dies, they will perish with him. With more at stake now than just revenge, Remy must find a way to break the curse. Too bad for him - the only way to stop a withering is to kill the witherer.TropesForced proximity (with soublonds) 🔒🧑🤝🧑Eerie prison moons ⛓️🏢Misfit found family ❤️Hate-to-queerplatonic-love stories 🗡️💗📖 READERS LOVE LORD OF THE EMPTY ISLES 'Oh gods did I love it . . . a heartwarming, eye tearing story of a found family' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! Jules Arbeaux has crafted a masterpiece with this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautiful story . . . Probably my favourite book of the year so far!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A magnificent debut, characterized by a heartwarming story, incredible characters, and a spectacular found family!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was one of those books that was addicting . . . It was fast-paced and tense and I was hooked almost immediately. It was incredibly emotional and I was on tenterhooks throughout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shadowed Moonlight: The deliciously HOT urban romantasy featuring fake-dating! (The Moonlight Series)
by K.C. HarperShadowed Moonlight is the first book in an urban romantasy trilogy featuring an insatiable second-chance romance and high-stakes fake-dating between a feisty witch and her ex-werewolf lover, turned Alpha. Loving Kane nearly destroyed Briar once . . . now that he's Alpha, he could be the end of her.Briar's life collapsed the day Kane abandoned her four years ago, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Now, she needs his help.Briar has one shot to save her V-addicted brother, if she can solve a series of murders plaguing the city. It'll mean diving headfirst into the political minefield of the supernatural elite and going head-to-head with the new alpha. He's dangerous, he's devastating, and he just so happens to be the man who obliterated her world.The deal: fake being his mate to solve the case. The cost: everything.As catastrophe looms and old passions ignite, Briar is faced with the impossible choice between loyalty and love. While the killer is watching and waiting to strike . . .READERS LOVE KC. HARPER:'This book had me on my KNEES and I was absolutely begging for more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The PERFECT Crescent City hangover cure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute rollercoaster of emotions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The palpable chemistry between the characters kept me hooked' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thick as Thieves: The fifth book in the Queen's Thief series (Queen's Thief)
by Megan Whalen Turner'Impossible to put down' HOLLY BLACK'The Queen's Thief books awe and inspire me' LAINI TAYLOR 'Vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Romance, intrigue, mystery, surprises' CASSANDRA CLARE In the fifth book in the Queen's Thief series, Kamet is forced to flee the Mede empire and abandon his carefully laid plans. But his journey holds the key to the fates of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis. Deep within the palace of the Mede emperor, Kamet minds his master's business and his own. Until whispered warnings of poison and murder destroy his carefully laid plans. When Kamet flees for his life, he leaves behind everything - his past, his identity, his meticulous defences - and finds himself woefully unprepared for the journey ahead. Pursued across rivers, salt plains, snowcapped mountains, and storm-tossed seas, Kamet is set on regaining control of his future and protecting himself at any cost. Friendships lethal enemies circle, secrets accumulate, and the fragile hopes of the little kingdoms of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis hang in the balance. Readers Love Megan Whalen Turner'If you love the world the author has made, how real she makes it, how deeply the characters feel (hopes, fears, loyalties, dreams, disillusions), how completely and confidently she renders the mythology, politics, and culture -- do yourself the favor of reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just love this author's ability to weave a great story with twists and turns to keep the reader on his or her toes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful book. It had me engrossed from beginning to end; loving the characters, loving the world, enjoying the turns of plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm always in awe of how intricately the books in the Queen's Thief series are written, and Thick as Thieves was another wonderful installment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A story that's almost impossible to put down to eat and sleep. Megan Whalen Turner is an incredible writer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Girl With All The Gifts: The most original thriller you will read this year (The Girl With All the Gifts series)
by M. R. Carey'ORIGINAL, THRILLING AND POWERFUL' - Guardian'HAUNTING, HEARTHBREAKING' - VogueThe phenomenal word-of-mouth bestseller that is now a BAFTA Award-nominated movieNOT EVERY GIFT IS A BLESSINGEvery morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite. But they don't laugh.Melanie is a very special girl. Emotionally charged and gripping from beginning to end, THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS is the most powerful and affecting thriller you will read this year.'A great read that takes hold of you and doesn´t let go' - John Ajvide Lindqvist, author of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN*Return to the world of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS in M. R. Carey's stunning new novel THE BOY ON THE BRIDGE - out now!*
Vilest Things: the fiercely addictive and gripping sequel to the epic fantasy sensation Immortal Longings (Flesh and False Gods)
by Chloe GongSEQUEL TO THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE IMMORTAL LONGINGS NOW!The games are over. Let chaos reign.Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne.Only Calla knows it isn't really August.Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts.As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, electric enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance, inspired by Antony and Cleopatra.READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LIVE AND BREATHE The Hunger Games so the second I saw this book I knew I HAD to read it and guess what? I was not disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!! (a must read for any chloe gong or any fantasy lovers!!)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Systems: Selected Papers of 19th International Conference, MODS, November 11–13, 2024, Chernihiv, Ukraine (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1391)
by Volodymyr Kazymyr Anatoliy Morozov Alexander Palagin Serhiy Shkarlet Nikolai Stoianov Dmitri Vinnikov Mark ZheleznyakThis book contains papers on mathematical modeling and simulation of processes in various areas: in ecology and the environment, manufacturing and energetics, information technology, samples of special purpose equipment and cyber-physical systems. In the context of comprehensive digitalization, computer modeling becomes a direct component of creating and operating modern complex multi-domain systems. The outcomes presented in the book will be useful to specialists involved in the modeling of real-world and cyber-physical systems, physical processes simulation, management and decision-making models, functioning and cybersecurity models, modeling software and tools. Scientists have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest research in a variety of solutions proposed by leading scientists and to determine promising directions for solving complex scientific and practical tasks. Chapters of this book contain papers presented at the 19th MODS International Conference, November 11–13, 2024, Chernihiv, Ukraine.
Control and Tracking Techniques for Switched Reluctance Machines (Power Systems)
by Wesley Pacheco Calixto Wanderson Rainer Araújo Lucas Diniz Morais Marcio Rodrigues ReisControl and Tracking Techniques for Switched Reluctance Machines provides detailed and practical instructions for implementing drive and control techniques for switched reluctance machines (SRMs), which can be immediately applied in real-world projects. It presents the latest innovations in control techniques for SRMs, which are essential for the efficiency and sustainability of modern electrical systems. The book includes case studies and practical examples that enhance the understanding of concepts and their application in real scenarios, making the content accessible to both students and experienced professionals. It emphasizes techniques that optimize SRM performance and promote the sustainability of electrical systems, a topic of increasing importance in engineering. With a focus on the current and future needs of the energy sector, this authoritative guide is a key reference for practicing engineers, researchers, and practitioners in the renewable energy industry. Presents the latest innovations in control techniques for switched reluctance machines; Emphasizes techniques and innovation with a focus on sustainability; Offers case studies and a practical approach allowing immediate technology applications in real-world projects.
Connected Vehicles Traffic Prediction: Emerging GNN Methods (Wireless Networks)
by Quan Shi Yinxin Bao Qinqin Shen Zhenquan Shi Ruifeng GaoThis book delves into the problems and challenges faced in achieving improved performance in connected vehicles traffic flow prediction in intelligent connected transportation systems and provides an in-depth analysis of spatial-temporal feature extraction, global local spatial feature extraction, and fusion of external factors. The book is divided into ten chapters, and the introductory section presents the history of the development of artificial intelligence and graph neural networks in the context of connected vehicles, related work on prediction of connected traffic, and preliminary knowledge. Chapter 2 to 9 present eight prediction methods in the context of connected traffic, respectively. Each section includes an introduction to the problem definition, model architecture, experimental setup, and discussion of results, as well as references. The last section summarizes the contributions of the book and future challenges.
The Logic of Precedent: Constraint, Freedom, and Common Law Reasoning
by John HortyUnlike statutory law, which relies on the explicit formulation of rules, common law is thought to emerge from a complex doctrine of precedential constraint, according to which decisions in earlier cases constrain later courts while still allowing these courts the freedom to address new situations in creative ways. Although this doctrine is applied by legal practitioners on a daily basis, it has proved to be considerably more difficult to develop an adequate theoretical account of the doctrine itself. Drawing on recent work in legal theory, as well as AI and law, this book develops a new account of precedential constraint and the balance achieved in the common law between constraint and freedom. This account, which involves construction of a group priority ordering among reasons, is then applied to other topics including the semantics of open-textured predicates and the practice of making exceptions to general rules.
Intercultural Competence Through Virtual Exchange: Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Kelly A. Tzoumis Elena D. DouvlouThis book addresses the importance of sustainability and environmental worldviews and the role of intercultural competencies in achieving SDGs acceptance and their effective implementation. Particularly since the pandemic, there is a growth in online education, and this offers opportunities for educators and students that can be exploited with a focus on sustainability. The book provides examples of virtual exchange including Global South and Global North with tools ranging from Project-Based and Community-Based Service Learning, Debates, Environmental Games and Simulations, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, and Accessibility and DEI issues. Additionally, issues of social justice and digital colonialism are a thread through several of the chapters. By providing a broad range of global learning experiences from scholars across several continents from various disciplines that include various post-secondary education based on tools and best practices, the book is a great resource to academics, researchers, and students on approaches to education that prepare the learner for praxis and effective implementation of sustainable solutions for their professional and social future perspectives. Chapter "How can we raise global citizens at home: Evidence from an intercultural virtual collaboration between the Netherlands and Japan" is available open access under a via link.springer.com.>
The Metaphysics of Donald C. Williams (History of Analytic Philosophy)
by A.R.J. FisherThe thesis of this book is that Williams played a key role in the development and revival of analytic metaphysics. This book begins with an account of Williams' approach to philosophy given the rise of realism in the early twentieth century, with a focus on his use of induction and parsimony to argue for metaphysical theses such as metaphysical realism and metaphysical naturalism. It explains his critique of logical positivism and his defence of an empirical conception of metaphysics, which in turn reveals how he took himself to be standing up to rising anti-metaphysical trends. This book then expounds—within the framework of his empirical metaphysics—his one-category trope ontology and its origins, arguing that his systematisation of the concept of an abstract particular (or trope) is his most novel contribution to analytic ontology. This book further presents an original interpretation of his account of concrete objects and abstract universals, engaging with current debates in the metaphysics of properties—sometimes defending Williams, sometimes correcting misinterpretations, sometimes critically reassessing his views. This book also explains his defence of the four-dimensional manifold of time and his objections to competing theories such as the growing block theory and presentism (incorporating recently posthumously published work in The Elements and Patterns of Being, ed. A.R.J. Fisher, 2018), with up-to-date references to the latest work in the metaphysics of time. Lastly, this book analyses Williams's influence on later philosophers such as Lewis and Armstrong (and others in Australia), drawing from correspondence between Williams, Lewis, and Armstrong, and evaluates his place in the history of analytic philosophy, concluding that he played a key role in the development and revival of analytic metaphysics.