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Antisemitismusprävention durch ethisch-politische Bildung der Polizei: Perspektiven von Polizei, Zivilgesellschaft und Wissenschaft auf den Schutz jüdischen Lebens und Demokratie (Geschichte und Ethik der Polizei und öffentlichen Verwaltung)
by Sarah Jadwiga Jahn Jana-Andrea FrommerZiel des Sammelbandes ist die Sensibilisierung für eine ethisch-politische Bildung in der Polizei über Antisemitismus unter Einbeziehung der Perspektiven von Polizei, Zivilgesellschaft und Wissenschaft auf den Schutz jüdischen Lebens und Demokratie. Hierfür werden praxisorientierte Möglichkeiten der Vermittlung aufgezeigt und Herausforderungen benannt. Vor allem geht es um die Frage, wie eine nachhaltige Vermittlungsarbeit aussehen kann, die gezielt eine Auseinandersetzung mit ethischen Fragen und lebensweltlichen Perspektiven Lehrender und Lernender einbezieht. Ausgangspunkt hierfür ist die Ambiguitätstoleranz als notwendige zentrale Fähigkeit der Lehrperson, Grundlage der Konzeption und Vermittlung in der Bildungsarbeit sowie als Kompetenzziel in der polizeilichen Bildung. Eine Möglichkeit zur Förderung dieser Kompetenz sowie zur Ausbildung der Fähigkeit demokratisch ausgerichteter Urteils- und Entscheidungsfindung besteht im Aufbau eines professionellen Verständnisses von Empathie.
Integrated Electronic Circuits
by Jad G. Atallah Mohammed IsmailThis textbook takes a unique approach to fundamental courses in electronic circuits, providing the students with early exposure to Integrated Circuit (IC) technology and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools using a Process Design Kit (PDK). This aims at preparing the students to participate in the advancements taking place in the field today and in the foreseeable future. The book follows a novel, hands-on approach to electronics education, combining a unique pedagogy that balances theory with practice. The starting point consists of circuit simulation results rather than device physics. Therefore, hand calculations and simulations are readily used, and the loop between the two is closed. The information is presented visually not only for the circuits, but also for the signals involved, all of which being simulation results. The book is aimed to be easily read and understood by the students, which gives the instructors ample time to concentrate on the important points. The book discusses technology and its applications and limitations along with the IC design flow. It goes in depth into various types of circuits including analog, digital, and mixed-signal, where the students are encouraged to discover the connections between the different applications. This is because future electronic circuit designers should be able to understand system and technology aspects, and be able to switch easily between applications. This results in the students being better-prepared for future cross-disciplinary innovations.
Free-Space Optical Communication Systems for Next Generation Networks
by Abhijeet Upadhya Vivek K. Dwivedi Ghanshyam SinghThis book provides insights in the field of free-space optical (FSO) communication, which is considered the next frontier for future-generation, broadband wireless networks. The authors discuss various factors limiting practical implementations of the mixed radio frequency/free-space optical (RF/FSO) relaying technology, to determine the impact of important parameters on the performance of mixed RF/FSO relaying systems. The book presents the various generalized channel models that can be adopted to model RF and FSO link statistics. Further, it presents the modeling of amplify-and-forward (AF) and decode-and-forward (DF) forms of cooperative relaying schemes. This book enables readers to understand the various mitigation techniques that can be utilized in mixed RF/FSO relaying in order to improve the overall user experience. The authors discuss the importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of wireless optical communication systems. Finally, the optical wireless channel modeling using both CNN and LSTM model is explored with their potential to enhance the accuracy and reliability of channel estimation.
Total Surrender: Love Lessons And Total Surrender
by Cheryl HoltWith the last of her family possessions gambled away by her dissolute brother, Lady Sarah Compton has traveled to a country house gala for one last moment of grace and beauty. But she is unaware that the occasion is actually a notorious trysting event, where members of the aristocracy can indulge in their every sensual fantasy and erotic whim. Nor does she realize that the striking man who has stolen into her bedroom is none other than Michael Stevens--a rake who gives and takes his pleasures boldly...The bastard son of an earl, Michael Stevens relishes his reputation as London's most notorious seducer. But he has no idea what to make of the auburn-haired beauty he's nearly mistaken for new conquest or how such an innocent could possibly have been invited to a gather where London's bored elite caters to each other's carnal desires. When the lady refuses to heed Michael's warning--to leave the house for her own protection--a powerful attraction grows, and soon, he longs to tutor the very proper Lady Sarah Compton in the art of passion...
Satiristas: Comedians, Contrarians, Raconteurs & Vulgarians
by Paul Provenza Dan DionFeaturing our greatest comedic minds on the nature of humor, its relevance in society—and why sometimes you just need a good dirty joke to cleanse the palate—Satiristas is a hilarious multi-voiced manifesto on satire and comedy presented by Paul Provenza, co-creator of The Aristocrats.
End of Days: A Novel
by Frank LauriaThe novelization of End of Days, the hit film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Every thousand years, on the eve of the Millennium, Satan enters the body of a human being and stalks the Earth, searching for the woman who is the key to his kingdom. Christine York, who has been having horrible, unexplained visions for the past twenty-one years of her life, is that woman. If the Prince of Darkness catches up with her in New York City, the door to the underworld will be unlocked and life will be, literally, a living hell.New Year's Eve: 1999. Jericho Cane is a fallen hero. He's a cop linked to Christine through a recent outbreak of bizarre religious crimes. Cane soon realizes he's not only her chosen protector, but he's Earth's only hope against the Dark Angel. But what happens when Jericho realizes his arsenal of weapons doesn't faze the Unholy? Can he summon every fiber of faith before the New Year and quell the end of days?
The Way You Look Tonight: A Gripping Novel of Psychological Terror
by Carlene ThompsonFor Better...Deborah Robinson lived on a quiet street in a small town with her handsome husband and darling twins. It was the picture-perfect life---until the day Deborah's husband vanished without a trace.Or For Worse...Before he disappeared, Steve had been on edge. When he told her he was distracted by work, Deborah is scared. She's heard about the sadistic murders of several local women, and she can't shake the horrible feeling that the killings are somehow connected to Steve's disappearance.Until Death Do Us Part...Torn by guilt, tormented by suspiciou, Deborah begins to delve into the shadowy secrets of her husband's past. What she finds will chill her to the bone. Dor Deborah no longer knows who or what her husband was. But she does know that someone is watching the Robinson house, someone who has ruthlessly killed---and is only waiting for the perfect moment to stike again...
Coming to Mind: The Soul and Its Body
by Lenn E. Goodman D. Gregory CaramencioHow should we speak of bodies and souls? In Coming to Mind, Lenn E. Goodman and D. Gregory Caramenico pick their way through the minefields of materialist reductionism to present the soul not as the brain’s rival but as its partner. What acts, they argue, is what is real. The soul is not an ethereal wisp but a lively subject, emergent from the body but inadequately described in its terms. Rooted in some of the richest philosophical and intellectual traditions of Western and Eastern philosophy, psychology, literature, and the arts and the latest findings of cognitive psychology and brain science—Coming to Mind is a subtle manifesto of a new humanism and an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the human person. Drawing on new and classical understandings of perception, consciousness, memory, agency, and creativity, Goodman and Caramenico frame a convincing argument for a dynamic and integrated self capable of language, thought, discovery, caring, and love.
Conspiracy to Riot: The Life and Times of One of the Chicago 7
by Lee WeinerThis memoir by one of the famed Chicago Seven &“chronicles the moments from [his] life that forged him as someone willing to jump atop cars with a bullhorn&” (South Side Weekly). In March 1969, eight young men were indicted by the federal government for conspiracy to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. First dubbed the &“Conspiracy 8&” and later the &“Chicago 7,&” the group included firebrands like Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Bobby Seale. But it also included a little-known community activist and social worker from the South Side of Chicago named Lee Weiner, who was just as surprised as the rest of the country when his name was included in the indictment. The ensuing trial became a media sensation, and it changed Weiner&’s life forever. An irreverent, freewheeling memoir of an indelible moment in history—which Kirkus Reviews calls &“a welcome addition to the library of the countercultural 1960s left&”—Conspiracy to Riot is startlingly relevant to today&’s polarized political climate, reflecting on the power of activism to create a better, more just world and offering a blueprint for making it happen.
The Young Widow (Bethancourt and Gibbons Mysteries #1)
by Cassandra ChanA CHARMING WIDOW WITH A TROUBLING HISTORYAs if by magic, Annette Berowne seems capable of dazzling men from the moment she meets them. But when Annette becomes the primary suspect in her husband's poisoning death, she arouses entirely different feelings. Now some men feel sorry for her while others are convinced she's guilty.PROVIDES TWO DETECTIVES WITH A MYSTERY OF SEDUCTION AND MURDER.Jack Gibbons is a by-the-book, rising star at Scotland Yard. His friend Phillip Bethancourt is a smart, devil-may-care type with a good heart and a razor-sharp sense of people. When they reach the Berowne manor in Surrey, with its colorful coterie of staff and family, Bethancourt is strangely immune to Annette's charms. As the two men delve into the case, Gibbons is sure Annette is an innocent damsel in distress. But Bethancourt is only certain of this: his earnest friend is falling in love-with a woman whose lovers keep finding ways to die.In The Young Widow, Cassandra Chan has crafted a delightful English mystery.
Introduction to American Government (Collins College Outlines)
by Larry ElowitzMaster Your Coursework with Collins College OutlinesThe Collins College Outline for Introduion to American Government covers all the major events in the creation of both the government and legislation, from the origins of the United States and the Bill of Rights and the Constitution to the three branches of government to civil rights and modern-day public policy. This detailed outline is a must-have for any student of the American political system. Completely revised and updated by Dr. Larry Elowitz, Introduion to American Government includes a test yourself seion with answers and complete explanations at the end of each chapter. Also included are bibliographies for further reading, as well as numerous charts, timelines, and illustrations.The Collins College Outlines are a completely revised, in-depth series of study guides for all areas of study, including the Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Language, History, and Business. Featuring the most up-to-date information, each book is written by a seasoned professor in the field and focuses on a simplified and general overview of the subje for college students and, where appropriate, Advanced Placement students. Each Collins College Outline is fully integrated with the major curriculum for its subje and is a perfe supplement for any standard textbook.
Philosophieren mit Kindern und Jugendlichen: Grundlagen – Methoden – Praxis (Philosophische Bildung in Schule und Hochschule)
by Bettina BussmannKinder und Jugendliche sind Meister im Staunen. Sie sind neugierig, machen sich Gedanken und stellen unermüdlich Fragen. Dieser Wunsch, Neues zu entdecken und die Fähigkeit, zu staunen, können Ausgangspunkte für philosophische Fragestellungen sein. Wenn Kinder philosophieren, können sie ihre Meinung begründet äußern, das Für und Wider bestimmter Probleme abwägen, Gedankenexperimente durchführen und so über sich selbst hinauswachsen. Kinder brauchen allerdings spezielle Zugänge zur Welt der Philosophie, um das Philosophieren zu lernen, und Gesprächsleiter*innen benötigen dafür entsprechendes philosophisches Wissen, methodische Werkzeuge und ansprechende Materialien. „Philosophieren mit Kindern und Jugendlichen“ ist ein sowohl praxisorientiertes als auch fachphilosophisch fundiertes Lehrbuch. Die Unterrichtsmodule sind für Kinder der Grundschule und der Sekundarstufe 1 konzipiert, vieles eignet sich auch für die Arbeit mit älteren Schüler*innen und Erwachsenen. Alle Einheiten sollen angehenden und praktizierenden Lehrkräften anhand der eingesetzten Materialien vermitteln, was das spezifisch Philosophische der jeweiligen Thematik ist, welche Methoden besonders geeignet sind, welche Probleme auftreten können und worauf man bei der Planung achten muss.
Psychoneuroimmunology: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2868)
by Qing YanThis fully-updated third edition provides systems-based methodologies and innovative technologies that can be used for solving complicated problems of complex systems. A wide range of theoretical and experimental approaches are introduced for practical applications, as the content explores the basic and novel concepts in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), especially the relationships among stress, inflammation, and psychophysiological disorders, as well as various cutting-edge technologies and methods for PNI studies, including the utilizations of mouse models and vaccine models. As part of the Methods in Molecular Biology series, the chapters seek to provide a practical, state-of-the-art, and holistic view for the translation of PNI into better preventive and personalized medical practice. Authoritative and hands-on, Psychoneuroimmunology: Methods and Protocols, Third Edition will be of use to biomedical students and professionals at all levels.
IoT-Based Models for Sustainable Environmental Management: Sustainable Environmental Management (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #227)
by Javid A. Parray A. K. Haghi Gowhar MerajThis book is a testament to the dynamic intersection of environmental responsibility and the applications of IoT-based models for reader. The applications of IoT-based models, ranging from environmental sustainability and the impact of environmental pollution to human health, sustainable production, and conservation of natural resources, have long grappled with the challenges posed by waste management. It provides: A transformative solution. Sustainability and efficiency of earth protection operations. New ideas with global views and state-of-the-art results and fosters a culture of environmental stewardship. The book evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of new technologies, shedding light on their potential to transform environmental facilities into models of sustainability. It provides valuable information on best practices, case studies, and practical guidance for integrating new models for environment sustainability. By addressing the varied needs of these stakeholders, it facilitates informed decision-making and promotes sustainable development with global perspectives. It will also serve as a valuable reference, inspiring innovation, fostering collaboration, and driving progress in the application of IoT technologies in environment sustainability.
AI and Multimodal Services – AIMS 2024: 13th International Conference, Held as Part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, November 16–19, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15421)
by Xiuqin Pan Mengxing Huang Jiajia Zhang Junyang Chen Liang-Jie ZhangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on AI and Multimodal Services – AIMS 2024, AIMS 2024, Held as Part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 16-19, 2024. The 7 full papers and one short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: research track; application track; and short paper track.
Cocktail Time!: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun
by Paul FeigElegant man-about-town and the director of Bridesmaids, Spy, and A Simple Favor Paul Feig serves up a beautifully designed cocktail and lifestyle guide with hilarious stories from his life.Famed TV and film writer, director, and producer Paul Feig is obsessed with cocktails and cocktail culture. It’s about having great conversations with friends. It’s about putting on your best clothes and throwing a smart gathering or heading to your favorite bar and having an interesting chat with the bartender. And it’s about staying home, mixing a drink and sipping it in a beautiful glass as you watch a great old movie by yourself.Paul has made an art and a science out of creating these elegant and festive environments and living his best life, whether at home in LA or New York or London or on location around the world, and it’s all here in Cocktail Time!—how to make the drinks, how to throw the parties, what music to play, what glassware you need and more, along with 125 cocktail recipes, each served along with funny insider stories about Paul’s Hollywood life and famous friends.Cocktail Time! covers everything, from classics (and variations on them) like martinis, negronis, and hot toddies to original concoctions such as “The Feigtini” and holiday cocktails, as well as recipes from film and TV industry friends, such as the Charlize Theron Gibson, the Very Cherry Kerry (Washington), the (Angela) Kinsey Gin Fizz, Henry (Golding)’s Honey Plum G&T, and The Five (Michelle) Yeoh-Larm Fire.Cocktail Time! is a love letter to the aesthetics and culture around cocktails. It’s guaranteed to make you want to up your party-giving game—or at least your home bar situation. And it’s an immensely charming and readable window into one man’s friendly obsession.
The Paris Wedding: A Novel
by Charlotte NashIn Australian bestselling author Charlotte Nash's U.S. debut, a young woman attends her ex-boyfriend's Paris wedding and discovers more than she ever dreamed in the ultimate city of love.Imagine you are invited to Paris, the City of Love, to witness the wedding of your first love to a woman you’ve never met. Would you go?It’s been ages since Rachael West has seen the man she once believed she couldn’t live without. Receiving his wedding invitation was bittersweet—she was oddly touched he’s asked her, but knows that facing him on this day would be the hardest thing she’s ever done.But her friends and family convince her to attend. After all, it’s an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris! Surely she can get through that one day, and discover all the delights of that magical city the remainder of the time. So Rachael leaves her small town, setting off for the City of Lights with her best friend, two feuding neighbors, and a suitcase full of home-sewn couture in tow. She’s determined to let Paris work its magic—and it does by way of a handsome photojournalist. And before her adventure is over, Rachael will be faced with yet another choice. But this time, hers isn’t the only happiness at risk . . . .
In the Land of Cocktails: Recipes and Adventures from the Cocktail Chicks
by Ti Adelaide Martin Lally BrennanCan't tell a Gin Fizz from a Gimlet? Think a Sidecar is something you'd see at the racetrack? If your idea of a wild night is a few Lemondrop shots washed back with a Cosmo, you're in need of some cocktail therapy! And there's no one better to tell you everything you need to know about a Brandy Crusta, a French 75, a Cachaça Swing, and much, much more than Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, who will take you on a rip-roaring trip. . . .In the Land of CocktailsProprietors of the legendary New Orleans restaurant Commander's Palace, Ti and Lally are cocktail divas, spread-ing the gospel about how to make drinks properly, from why a true Sazerac can only be made with Peychaud's bitters to why hand-chipped ice is best for cocktails. In this marvelously entertaining book—both a guide to making some of the world's best cocktails and a memoir of the authors' lives surrounded by family, friends, and delicious food—there are recipes for familiar classics like the Corpse Reviver and the Old-Fashioned; New Orleans favorites like Brandy Milk Punch and the Sazerac; and new inventions created by Ti and Lally, such as their now-famous Whoa, Nellie!In the Land of Cocktails includes information on pairing food with cocktails, introductions to the beloved, boisterous Brennan family and their friends, and explanations of some of the unique, perhaps strange to some, words and ways of life in New Orleans. Filled with wit, sass, warmth, and lots of good times, In the Land of Cocktails is the ideal gift for cocktail lovers everywhere, whether you're a novice or an old drinking pro.
Carthage at War: Punic Armies c. 814–146 BC
by Joshua R. HallThe Carthaginians are well known as Rome's great enemy of the three Punic wars and Hannibal, their greatest general, is a household name. While narrative histories of the Punic wars (especially the second) and biographies of Hannibal abound, there have been few studies dedicated to detailed analysis of Carthaginian armies and warfare throughout the city-state's entire existence. Joshua Hall puts that right with this in-depth study of their tactics, equipment, unit organization, army composition and operational effectiveness. Importantly, while the Second Punic War is rightly given prominence, this is not at the expense of the many earlier wars Carthage waged as she built and then defended her empire. Drawing on all the available archaeological and literary evidence, the author shows the development of Carthage's forces and methods of warfare from the ninth century BC to the city's demise. The result is the most in-depth portrait of the Carthaginian military available in English.
Vulnerability Is My Superpower: An Underpants And Overbites Collection (Underpants and Overbites Collection)
by Jackie E. DavisVulnerability Is My Superpower features Jackie Davis's relatable diary comics about self-discovery, mental health, relationships, and childhood. From bouts with anxiety and insecurity to the thrill of simple pleasures like secretly trying on other people&’s coats at a party, she&’s figuring things out as she goes along, navigating domestic life with her husband, Pat (aka &“the Purple Guy&”), and sharing her most embarrassing thoughts and habits so you don&’t have to.For anyone who struggles with self-confidence or just likes to scrutinize the curious workings of relationships and everyday life, the confessional comic gems in this book invite laughter at even the most awkward and vulnerable moments while making you feel less alone.
Secrets of Breaking into the Film and TV Business: Tools and Tricks for Today's Directors, Writers, and Actors
by Dean SilversA highly successful, award-winning independent producer shares his funny, practical, and innovative approach to breaking into film or television, whether you want to direct, act, write, or produce It doesn't take film school or expensive, high-tech equipment to make a brilliant—and marketable—movie today, says successful maverick producer Dean Silvers. For aspiring filmmakers, it's easier than ever to produce—and sell—their work. Secrets of Breaking into the Film and TV Business is packed with concrete, proven advice to help you follow in the footsteps of today's cinematic giants, many of whom broke out with runaway independent successes. Drawing from his own experience as a filmmaker, Silvers offers essential tips and a wealth of invaluable knowledge about every aspect of the moviemaking business, from Internet shorts to how to adapt, option, and collaborate on feature-length films (with shoestring budgets).
Easy Peasy Labrador: Your Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Raising and Training a Happy Labrador
by Steve MannHow to Train Your Labrador from the UK’s #1 Dog Trainer“Easy to read, with humour good sound advice - I would highly recommend!” ─Amazon review Experience the joy of successfully raising your Labrador with Steve Mann’s expert guidance─UK’s celebrated dog trainer and bestselling authorMaster Labrador training with Steve Mann. Penned by renowned dog trainer, Steve Mann, this book offers an invaluable trove of insights gathered from his 30+ years of experience. Recognizing the uniqueness of each breed, Steve presents comprehensive guidelines tailored specifically to Labradors. Easy Peasy Labrador is an invaluable resource for every stage of your dog's life, whether you have a new puppy, a middle-aged Labradors, or a rescue dog.A great gift for new dog owners. Delve into the breed's history, understand Labrador specific characteristics, and learn to address common behaviors. Understand how to keep your Labrador content when home alone, groom effectively, and optimize nutrition─all to foster the most rewarding bond with your Labrador dog.Inside you'll discover:Expert guidance on Labrador puppy training and dog obedience training, enhancing your connection with your furry friendTechniques to handle separation anxiety, ensuring your Labrador feels secure even when home aloneTips for effective crate training a puppy, simplifying potty training and providing a safe havenInsights into Labrador specific behaviors, allowing for better understanding and response to your pet's actionsIf you have read dog training books like The Complete Labrador Handbook, Labrador Retriever Training, The Complete Guide to Labrador Retrievers, Dog Training for Kids, or Zak George's Dog Training Revolution, you’ll love Steve Mann’s Easy Peasy Labrador. Also don’t miss Steve Mann’s bestselling Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy and Easy Peasy Awesome Pawsome.
Evolutionary Theory: A Hierarchical Perspective
by Niles Eldredge, Telmo Pievani, Emanuele Serrelli, and Ilya Tëmkin Telmo Pievani Emanuele Serrelli Ilya TëmkinThe natural world is infinitely complex and hierarchically structured, with smaller units forming the components of progressively larger systems: molecules make up cells, cells comprise tissues and organs that are, in turn, parts of individual organisms, which are united into populations and integrated into yet more encompassing ecosystems. In the face of such awe-inspiring complexity, there is a need for a comprehensive, non-reductionist evolutionary theory. Having emerged at the crossroads of paleobiology, genetics, and developmental biology, the hierarchical approach to evolution provides a unifying perspective on the natural world and offers an operational framework for scientists seeking to understand the way complex biological systems work and evolve. Coedited by one of the founders of hierarchy theory and featuring a diverse and renowned group of contributors, this volume provides an integrated, comprehensive, cutting-edge introduction to the hierarchy theory of evolution. From sweeping historical reviews to philosophical pieces, theoretical essays, and strictly empirical chapters, it reveals hierarchy theory as a vibrant field of scientific enterprise that holds promise for unification across the life sciences and offers new venues of empirical and theoretical research. Stretching from molecules to the biosphere, hierarchy theory aims to provide an all-encompassing understanding of evolution and—with this first collection devoted entirely to the concept—will help make transparent the fundamental patterns that propel living systems.
Islam & Modernity: Transformation of an Intellectual Tradition (Publications of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies #15)
by Fazlur Rahman"As Professor Fazlur Rahman shows in the latest of a series of important contributions to Islamic intellectual history, the characteristic problems of the Muslim modernists—the adaptation to the needs of the contemporary situation of a holy book which draws its specific examples from the conditions of the seventh century and earlier—are by no means new. . . . In Professor Rahman's view the intellectual and therefore the social development of Islam has been impeded and distorted by two interrelated errors. The first was committed by those who, in reading the Koran, failed to recognize the differences between general principles and specific responses to 'concrete and particular historical situations.' . . . This very rigidity gave rise to the second major error, that of the secularists. By teaching and interpreting the Koran in such a way as to admit of no change or development, the dogmatists had created a situation in which Muslim societies, faced with the imperative need to educate their people for life in the modern world, were forced to make a painful and self-defeating choice—either to abandon Koranic Islam, or to turn their backs on the modern world."—Bernard Lewis, New York Review of Books "In this work, Professor Fazlur Rahman presents a positively ambitious blueprint for the transformation of the intellectual tradition of Islam: theology, ethics, philosophy and jurisprudence. Over the voices advocating a return to Islam or the reestablishment of the Sharia, the guide for action, he astutely and soberly asks: What and which Islam? More importantly, how does one get to 'normative' Islam? The author counsels, and passionately demonstrates, that for Islam to be actually what Muslims claim it to be—comprehensive in scope and efficacious for every age and place—Muslim scholars and educationists must reevaluate their methodology and hermeneutics. In spelling out the necessary and sound methodology, he is at once courageous, serious and profound."—Wadi Z. Haddad, American-Arab Affairs
Hardwiring Sustainability into Financial Mathematics: Implications for Money Mechanics
by Armen V. PapazianA ground-breaking work that addresses a crucial challenge facing our planet and the finance discipline, this book discusses key omissions in finance theory, principles, and equations, and explores recent developments in sustainable finance/ESG integration. It reveals a spaceless analytical framework and a sustainability debate that avoids the very logic of money creation. A theoretical treatise on sustainability in finance, the book makes the case for the hardwiring of sustainability into financial mathematics, offering a complementary principle and new equations for the purpose, while also discussing the implications of such a transformation for money mechanics.