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Transloyalties, Connected Histories and World Christianity during the Interwar Period: 1919-1939 (Studies in World Christianity and Interreligious Relations)
by Ellen Vea Rosnes Joar Haga Frieder Ludwig Jairzinho Lopes Pereira Marina Xiaojing WangThis book introduces the approach of “transloyalties” to study “connected histories” in World Christianity. The term “transloyalties” is used to analyze the multifaceted processes in various contact zones through which cultural and religious identities were transformed in the tension between different loyalties. The volume tests this approach in various case studies, most of them focusing on Lutheran churches and “World Lutheranism” between 1919 and 1939, a time of rapidly changing political circumstances.Traditionally, the United States, Germany, and Scandinavia had been identified as the three centers of Lutheranism. However, while the structures in these centers were well established and “World Lutheranism” was something “out there,” with limited impact back home, negotiation processes on “Lutheran identity” were crucial in contexts where new Lutheran churches emerged. Asian and African church leaders operated in a new context of loyalties: They pushed for cooperation, and they often interacted with mission organizations from all three centers, and also with other religions, traditional cultures, and political movements. Therefore, it is significant what happened, for instance, in the Lutheran Church of China or at Umphumulo in South Africa.Including theoretical reflections and case studies, this volume is valuable reading for scholars of the history of World Christianity.
Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance for Herbal Medication: An International Perspective
by Krishnaveni Manubolu Raveesha PeerigaThis comprehensive book provides a detailed framework for the evaluation and standardization of herbal products, promoting the safe and effective use of herbal medicines through rigorous testing and compliance with global regulatory requirements.It begins with an overview of the fundamental tests for medicinal plant materials, followed by an in-depth look at World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for quality control and the evaluation of commercial drugs. The book explores quality assurance practices like cGMP, GAP, GMP and GLP with a focus on traditional medicine systems, while also examining EU and ICH guidelines, stability testing and the application of chromatographic techniques in product standardization. Additionally, it addresses the preparation of documents for new drug applications, export registration and regulatory requirements, as well as providing guidelines on Pharmacovigilance and comparisons between various herbal pharmacopoeias.A valuable reference work for professionals in the pharmaceutical industries as well as researchers and students interested in this topic.
The Adaptive Nature of Design Ethics Discourse (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Philippe d’AnjouHow do designers navigate the ethical discursive territories of design thinking and practice when the same common terms they consistently use across the different design ethics paradigms—like fair, right, good—convey different meanings? Delving into the dynamic and adaptable nature of ethical language and terminology in design, The Adaptive Nature of Design Ethics Discourse argues that it is intrinsically flexible—what can be described as chameleonic. Engaging in a meta-ethical investigation, this book elucidates the interconnections of key terms of design ethics discourse and explores the way in which different frameworks of design ethics both diverge and intersect.The book challenges existing perspectives on ethical discourse in design by highlighting the complexities of such discourse and the tensions that emerge when universal language encounters various ethical views. By shedding light on these tensions, The Adaptive Nature of Design Ethics Discourse provides alternative ways to apprehend the ethical sense of responsibility of designers as well as a foundation for rethinking the discursive fabric of design ethics practice.This pivotal work is intended for researchers, educators, students, and practitioners across all design disciplines, including, among others, architecture, engineering, product design, systems design, and urban planning.
Systems Engineering for Commercial Aircraft: A Domain-Specific Adaptation
by Scott JacksonSystems-engineered aircraft are designed to transport passengers safely, ensuring all components work together seamlessly. This book explores the concept of aircraft as a complex system, including humans, with safety as a crucial aspect. By prioritizing safety and quality, fewer fatalities can be achieved, leading to efficient, reliable, and safe aircraft for passengers and crew.Systems Engineering for Commercial Aircraft: A Domain-Specific Adaptation, Third Edition focuses on Deming's definition of quality, its methods, and the benefits it brings, which were not covered in the previous edition. The Risk chapter will also be expanded to include discussions on Risk Denial, its consequences, and strategies to avoid it. A detailed examination of resilience will be provided, highlighting how it enables an aircraft to prevent, endure, and recover from disruptions such as bird strikes. The book will explore the proactive and reactive aspects of resilience, how a system, like an aircraft, can be defined by its functions, and how an aircraft's design should prioritize the needs of various stakeholders, including passengers, regulatory agencies, and other relevant parties.The primary audience for this book consists of major aircraft companies engaged in advanced design, aeronautical engineers, and systems engineers.
Critical Race Theory and the American Media (Routledge Studies in Media, Communication, and Politics)
by Sarah E Turner Sarah D NilsenCritical Race Theory and the American Media analyzes the widespread circulation of Critical Race Theory (CRT) within academic and popular discourses and its relationship to media studies.Undertaking a two-tiered analysis of CRT and media studies, this volume showcases the wide range of media analyses conducted by a diversity of researchers that utilize CRT as a methodological and theoretical framework for demonstrating how systemic racism impacts media industries. It also analyzes how the current anti-CRT backlash that occurred throughout the American media landscape contributes to the systemic racism that perpetuates inequities and racial injustice in America.This comprehensive study will interest students and scholars of critical race studies, media studies, film and television studies, cultural studies, American studies, ethnic studies, sociology, communication, and pop culture.
Black Women’s College Outcomes: The Longitudinal Impact of an Elite University Education on Equity, Opportunity, & Social Mobility (Routledge Research in Higher Education)
by MaryBeth Walpole Stephanie M. Lezotte Crystal Renee Chambers Madeline P. BoehningThis book fills important gaps in understanding the experiences and outcomes of college and the professional lives of successful Black women and the role of institutional context.Drawing on a longitudinal study of 10 Black women who entered an elite university in 1995 and graduated in 1999, it draws upon interviews from both their senior year in college and 20 years following, to explore the role of institutional context on college outcomes. Supported by data from campus administrators and publicly available data, it foregrounds new and important implications for understanding Black women’s college experiences and outcomes, the role of institutional context, Black social mobility, and Black middle-class experiences. The book delves into the personal and professional trajectories of these women, highlighting how their experiences at the university shaped their career paths and social mobility. It examines the support systems, challenges, and opportunities they encountered, providing a nuanced understanding of how institutional contexts can influence educational and professional outcomes. By integrating perspectives from campus administrators and leveraging publicly available data, the book offers a comprehensive view of the factors that contribute to the success of Black women in higher education and beyond.As such, it will be of interest to higher education, sociology, Africana studies, and women and gender studies scholars. The insights presented in this book are crucial for educators, policymakers, and researchers who aim to foster inclusive and supportive environments for Black women in academic and professional settings.
Handbook of Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Concepts, Principles, and Methods
by William Wolfgang ArrasmithThere has been a lot of innovation in systems engineering and some fundamental advances in the fields of optics, imaging, lasers, and photonics that warrant attention. This volume focuses on concepts, principles, and methods of systems engineering‑related topics from government, industrial, and academic settings such as development and operations (DevOps), agile methods, and the concept of the “digital twin.”Handbook of Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro‑Optical and Infrared Systems: Concepts, Principles, and Methods offers more information on decision and risk analysis and statistical methods in systems engineering such as design of experiments (DOX) methods, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, blocking, 2k factorial analysis, and regression analysis. It includes new material on systems architecture to properly guide the evolving system design and bridge the gap between the requirements generation and design efforts. The integration of recent high‑speed atmospheric turbulence research results in the optical technical examples and case studies to illustrate the new developments is also included. A presentation of new optical technical materials on adaptive optics (AO), atmospheric turbulence compensation (ATC), and laser systems along with more are also key updates that are emphasized in the second edition 2‑volume set.Because this volume blends modern‑day systems engineering methods with detailed optical systems analysis and applies these methodologies to EO/IR systems, this new edition is an excellent text for professionals in STEM disciplines who work with optical or infrared systems. It’s also a great practical reference text for practicing engineers and a solid educational text for graduate‑level systems engineering, engineering, science, and technology students.
The Sense-Ability Ensemble’s Guide to Creating Theatre for Audiences that are Neurodiverse
by Dionne O'DellThe Sense-Ability Ensemble’s Guide to Creating Theatre for Audiences that are Neurodiverse is a practical handbook that explores how to create theatre for audiences that are neurodiverse.This book explores the journey of the Sense-Ability Ensemble in its quest to create theatre from the ground up for audiences that are neurodiverse. It demonstrates how to embark on this work, and how to move from a sensory-friendly model that adapts work to make it inclusive to a model that designs work with this specific audience in mind.This is accomplished through highlighting recommended practices, such as using live music, puppetry, and one-on-one audience member/actor interaction, exploring design considerations, sensory engagement, length, actor/staff training, non-linear storytelling, and the use of social narratives, as well as partnering with special education and occupational therapy professionals. It also offers practical suggestions for touring this theatre model, providing sample forms and methods of communication.Part case study, part how-to guide, this book will be of interest to theatre educators, practitioners, and students enrolled in courses on children’s theatre, devising, applied theatre, theatre for young audiences, and drama in education.
Romani People in Italy: The Different Shades of Segregation (Routledge Research in Race and Ethnicity)
by Vincenzo Romania Tommaso BertazzoRomani People in Italy offers an in-depth, updated, and detailed analysis of the segregated condition of Romani people in Italy. The different shades of segregation take the form of housing, educational, and social isolation.While much of the existing literature focuses on individual case studies, or on historical and documentary analysis, this book combines the two approaches. In the first part of the text, the authors reconstruct a history of the policies of exclusion and segregation aimed at Italian Romanies since the Renaissance. In the second part, the authors draw on an ethnographic work conducted in the cities of Turin and Padua to reconstruct the complex migratory stratification of Italian Romanies and the divisions and conflicts within the different Romani populations.Finally, this book contributes to the understanding of the reality of Romani camps in terms of a space that produces not only habitus of isolation but also positive forms of resistance to neoliberal logics of individualization. It is suitable for courses in ethnic studies, minority studies, migration studies, urban studies, and Romani studies.
New Storytelling: Learning through Metaphors
by Anna UrsynThere is a global need to become less fearful of coding, as it improves communication with the coders on the job and helps with prompt writing, which hiring companies often request. This set of story-based learning projects links performances and tasks with computing codes to show how a machine translates our goals into its language. Metaphors link instructions telling a computer what task to perform with similar functions in other disciplines. The materials serve those in Computer Graphics, Digital Media, or anyone interested in understanding and becoming familiar with principles and the logic behind coding, and help understand machines when writing a prompt. Dance, music, and performing visually present knowledge through stories and serve as a metaphor for understanding how coding and current technologies affect various disciplines. By introducing basic ideas behind programming in a symbolic way, this book shows how computing and nature overlap through storytelling.Most jobs are collaborative, and coding involves many parts of production processes. These knowledge-based stories improve communication between the artists and the coders to bridge the gap between them.It is a part of the “Knowledge Through the Arts” series, consisting of:Dance Code - Dance Steps as a CodeNew Storytelling - Learning Through MetaphorsCode Appreciation - Reshaping KnowledgeNature Appreciation - Knowledge as Art
Smart Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data (Advances in Digital Technologies for Smart Applications)
by Inam Ullah Khan Salma El Hajjami Salwa Belaqziz Hicham Amellal Redouan Lahmyed Lahcen Koutti Boulouz AbdellahSmart Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data covers a wide range of topics related to AI and big data, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, data analytics, and data mining. It focuses on the integration of these technologies to create smart applications, such as intelligent transportation systems, smart healthcare, smart cities, and smart grids.This book comprises 21 chapters, each providing technical details pertaining to research, practical examples, and case studies to help readers understand the real-world applications of AI and big data technologies. The book also highlights cutting-edge research on AI and big data, including novel algorithms, tools, and techniques. It discusses the challenges and opportunities of using AI and big data to develop smart applications and provides recommendations for the development of responsible and transparent AI-based systems. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals looking to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and big data and how they can be applied to solve real-world challenges.
Inclusivity and Trust in the Classroom: Helping the Child in Front of You to Learn and Thrive
by Victoria ByrnellDrawing from a wealth of specialist and mainstream school experience, this book intelligently synthesises ground-breaking research on teacher–student trust and learning to present innovative approaches to inclusive practice relevant to practitioners at all levels. Relational trust has critical implications for student engagement and learning, and new findings contribute insightfully to teacher approaches which are invaluable for practitioners at any stage of their career. The components of relational trust are clearly explained in this essential resource. Each theme is accompanied by a range of useful strategies which enable practitioners to deploy trust theory to develop a more sustainable education system. This thoughtful approach has the potential to shift educational priorities and advance equitable access to education for all students.
The European Model of Sport: Myth or Reality? (Routledge Research in Sport Business and Management)
by Borja García Vanja SmokvinaThis is the first book to present a critical analysis of the concept of the European Model of Sport (EMS). The EMS concept is widely used by policymakers at the national and EU levels, and by some sports organisations, yet it has never been comprehensively defined in official documents. This book asks whether the EMS is real or imagined, evaluates its significance in a rapidly evolving European context and for world sport more broadly, and compares it against other models of sport in different regions of the world. The first section of the book is a multi-disciplinary analysis of the EMS, putting the EMS in historical context and examining the concept from political, economic, socio-cultural and legal perspectives. The second section of this book looks at different models of sport within Europe, including Germany, the UK, Scandinavia and South-East Europe, and how they intersect with EU policy. The final section of this book looks at models of sport in North America, Latin America, China, Africa and the Arab World, highlighting key differences and similarities in order to illuminate our understanding of sport governance, policy and management around the world. Throughout, this book includes consideration of grassroots sport, going beyond traditional analyses that have focused primarily on professional sport. In an era in which sport represents a dynamic arena for competition between corporations, NGOs, international organisations and nation-states, this book is an essential reference for anybody with an interest in sport policy, sport governance, sport management, sport law, EU policy and law, the history of European integration or the relationship between sport and wider society.
From Safety to Safely: Principles and Practice of Systemic Potentials Management
by Erik HollnagelThe conventional interpretation of safety, known as Safety-I, denotes a condition where as little as possible goes wrong, and the focus of practical efforts in management or analysis is on the occurrence of unacceptable outcomes and on how to reduce their number to an acceptable level, ideally zero. The emphasis is therefore on how to manage safety as such, as seen in the ubiquitous safety management systems (SMS). As Professor James Reason astutely points out, this raises the interesting question of how it is possible to learn about something, let alone manage it, if it is studied only in situations in which it is absent. The solution proposed by and described in this book is to stop using safety as a noun and instead use it as an adverb: safely.Now often referred to as Safety-II, this solution is the logical consequence of resilience engineering and will require new methods, several of which already exist and have proved their worth in practice for years. The question ceases being what to manage and becomes how to manage. Managing safety is protective, hence a non-productive cost, which at best avoids a loss. Conversely, managing safely is productive and can generate revenue in addition to preventing or avoiding losses; aviation and mining are prime examples.From Safety to Safely provides a practical perspective on managing safely, illustrating a practical form of synesis. It offers a new understanding of safety, combining concerns for productivity and safety rather than juxtaposing them, and it shows how to manage complex industrial and social systems in the spirit of resilience engineering and synesis. It is the first book to completely dispense with the loaded term "safety" while offering a practical and viable alternative. Spoiler alert: this book does not mention or analyse any celebrated accidents.This book is for all middle and senior managers, board members, and independent consultants seeking to ensure safe, revenue-generating operations.
The Limits of Interpretation: Essays on Bion and Field Theory (The New Library of Psychoanalysis)
by Giuseppe CivitareseThe Limits of Interpretation opens a window onto unexplored dimensions of Wilfred Bion’s thought, presenting essays that illuminate both familiar and lesser‑known facets of his work. It guides readers through complex notions such as visible‑invisible hallucinations, bizarre objects, and a radical reframing of the Oedipus complex – shifted from incest and parricide to arrogance and the desire for knowledge.Taking various of Bion’s key works in turn, Civitarese explores what is unique about Bion’s thinking on essential topics such as projective identification, infantile development, and intuition, to shed light on the continued importance of Bion’s early work, in particular for contemporary psychoanalysis. By focusing on Bion’s Kleinian‑phase essays, this volume highlights their pivotal role in comprehending his entire theoretical landscape and how far they extend beyond traditional Freudian and Kleinian frameworks. It even poses the question: was Bion ever truly a Kleinian?Offering a close reading and clear interpretation of Bion’s sometimes dense writing, this is essential reading for any psychoanalysts or psychotherapists wanting to understand Bion’s work better.
How to Help Clients Get the Most Out of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide
by Windy DrydenThis book aims to assist therapists in helping their clients decide if Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is for them and, if so, how to get the most out of the model.It does not seek to equip therapists with the particular REBT skills presented in training courses and skills-oriented books but rather strives to help therapists and their clients to be aware of and deal productively with more general issues that pertain to the effective practice of REBT. Topics covered include: Helping clients decide if REBT is for them. Helping clients prepare for their REBT sessions. Helping clients understand the process of change in REBT. Helping clients apply what they learn from REBT sessions. Helping clients become their own REBT therapist. This book is designed for all REBT therapists, whether experienced or in training.
Work Through the Folds: Chinese Vocational School Principals and Educational Equity
by Xi ZhanThe book explores the leadership of vocational high school principals in China, focusing on how their leadership is distributed among stakeholders and shaped by policy, culture, and social norms.Based on a qualitative study of 31 Chinese vocational high school principals, the author seeks to understand their interpretations of equity in vocational education and the reasons behind their leadership actions. By analyzing their personal views and experiences, she connects their micro-narratives with the broader narratives of the market and cultural legitimacy of academic-vocational tracking policies. Ultimately, the book fosters a dialogue between existing empirical evidence on effective principal leadership styles and the process of principals’ becoming.The book will appeal to scholars and students of principal leadership, school management, and educational policy, as well as school administrators and principals facing challenges of educational equity.
Handbook of Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Applications, Tools, and Techniques
by William Wolfgang ArrasmithThere has been a lot of innovation in systems engineering and some fundamental advances in the field of optics, imaging, lasers, and photonics that warrant attention. This volume focuses on applications, tools, and techniques of systems engineering‑related topics from government, industrial, and academic settings such as development and operations (DevOps), agile methods, and the concept of the “digital twin.”Handbook of Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro‑Optical and Infrared Systems: Applications, Tools, and Techniques offers more information on the application of decision and risk analysis and statistical methods in systems engineering such as design of experiments (DOX) methods, including statistical process control, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, blocking, 2k factorial analysis, and regression analysis. It includes new material using model‑based systems engineering and systems architecture methods in a system‑level design application. The integration of recent high‑speed atmospheric turbulence research results in the optical technical examples and case studies to illustrate the new developments is also included. A presentation of new optical technical materials for adaptive optics (AO) and atmospheric turbulence compensation (ATC) systems that are based on illumination from passive sources (natural light) or active sources (coherent light like from lasers) provides the technical focus for the systems engineering methods and techniques. Chapter 13 focuses on the technical aspects of the design process and uses the systems-level design as an illustration. In addition to covering lifecycle cost estimation methods and applying them to an integrated case study that is used to illustrate important concepts and techniques throughout this work, the final section brings everything together in terms of technical, cost, and schedule performance.Because this volume blends modern‑day systems engineering methods with detailed optical systems analysis and applies these methodologies to EO/IR systems, this new edition is an excellent text for professionals in STEM disciplines that work with optical or infrared systems. It’s also a great practical reference text for the practicing engineer and a solid educational text for graduate‑level systems engineering, engineering, science, and technology students.
Big Data Management and Analytics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications
by Rajesh Jugulum David J. Fogarty Chris Heien Surya PutchalaAs more companies go digital and conduct their business online, this book provides practical examples of how they can better manage their data and use it to generate maximum value. It offers an integrated approach by treating data as an asset and discusses how to preserve and protect it just like any other corporate asset.Big Data Management and Analytics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications illustrates effective strategies for managing, governing, and analyzing big data to gain a competitive edge for companies utilizing big data and analytics. It offers a comprehensive guide on methods, tools, and concepts to efficiently manage and analyze big data in order to make informed decisions. Additionally, this book explores the significance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in leveraging big data and how they can be optimized in a well-structured environment. This book also emphasizes treating big data as a valuable asset and outlines strategies for preserving and safeguarding it like any other corporate asset. The inclusion of case studies ensures that the methodologies and concepts presented can be easily implemented in day-to-day operations.Given the current significance of big data in the business world, this book equips readers with the necessary skills to effectively manage this valuable asset. It is tailored for practitioners, students, and professionals working in data mining, big data, and machine learning across various industries, including manufacturing.
Analytical Inventory Management and Optimization: Theories, Methods and Applications
by Majid Khan Majahar Ali Sani Rabiu Mohd Tahir IsmailIn this vital resource with discussion of and applicability to various industries, Ali, Rabiu, and Ismail guide readers through the challenging environment of inventory management and enable them to successfully balance the demand and supply of items in stock, a critical task in any field.The book covers a wide range of topics related to inventory management and optimization. After introducing the key concepts and principles of inventory management, such as inventory analytics, optimization, and models, the authors provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of various inventory control techniques that are essential for effective inventory management, such as ABC analysis, EOQ model, safety stock, and reorder point. They then introduce various mathematical models and optimization techniques such as system-level and item-level inventory analysis and show how to perform sensitivity analyses to test the robustness of these models. They then look at the role of inventory management in various industries such as supply chain management and logistics, manufacturing, and more; and address the effects and integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics to conventional inventory management practices. Additional topics include inventory forecasting, inventory management systems, inventory auditing and control, risk management. In combining mathematical underpinnings in the area with practical case studies throughout, readers will gain a solid understanding of the real-world applications of these different techniques so that they can apply inventory management and optimization best practices in their workplace.The comprehensive coverage makes the book a valuable reference for practitioners and students, particularly postgraduate and MBA students, who require such insights to improve business functions and make informed decisions. Because it provides the foundational mathematical knowledge required to comprehend any chapter, it is also accessible for readers without a strong background in mathematics.
Monotheism in the New Religious Movements of Japan: Historical and Taxonomical Challenges in Western Studies (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Kegan A. ChandlerThis book calls for a reformation of the image of monotheism in studies of Japanese religions and in the study of religions in general. According to most scholars, “Japan” and “monotheism” mix like oil and water. Whatever Japanese religion is, we are told, the “Western” category of monotheism cannot not be imposed. The predominance of this standard ruling makes critical the study of Japan’s new religious movements (NRMs)—exemplified in this volume by Kurozumikyō, Tenrikyō, and Konkōkyō, which have occasionally and controversially been pinned with the monotheism label. However, significant disagreement and confusion have persisted for nearly a century in Western scholarship over precisely how to classify these religions and furthermore over where their monotheism, if it exists, might have come from. Chandler argues that this long history of dissonance in the West is the result of a complex layering of taxonomical, sociocultural, and scholarly issues. Furthermore, he suggests this impasse can be addressed via an updated definition of monotheism that takes into account its nuances and includes new monotheistic subcategories. The book reveals the monotheism of Japan’s NRMs in light of this new framework and through a new historical investigation into Japanese sources of monotheism. It is especially relevant to scholars with an interest in Japanese religions and new religious movements as well as the comparative study of religion and philosophy of religion.
Geographical Thought: A Critical Introduction to Ideas in Geography
by Alex Jeffrey Anoop NayakThis new second edition of Geographical Thought remains a clear and accessible introduction to the key ideas and figures in human geography. A renewed focus on climate justice is layered throughout the book seguing into a new chapter on decolonising geography. Each of the chapters has been refreshed using the latest scholarship in the field, cutting-edge theory and contemporary case studies. From animal geographies to Black geographies, the current text is brimming with new theories, concepts and ideas.Across three distinctive parts ('Geographical Foundations', 'Geography at the Intersections' and 'Plural and Relational Geographies'), this book provides an essential introduction to the theories that have shaped the study of societies and space. Opening with an exploration of the founding concepts of human geography in the nineteenth-century academy, Nayak and Jeffrey examine the range of theoretical perspectives that have emerged within human geography over the last century from feminist and Marxist scholarship, through to postcolonial and non-representational theories. Each chapter contains insightful lines of argument that encourage readers towards independent thinking and critical evaluation. The supporting materials include a glossary, visual images, further reading suggestions and dialogue boxes.This book is an invaluable guide for students new to the discipline, seeking an introduction to the theories and ongoing debates, as well as those looking to deepen their understanding of human geography.
Communicating Disability: Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Communication and Mass Media
by Chad Painter Erin WillisThis book enables readers to confidently discuss and understand disability as part of the broader societal conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion.The influence of mass media can raise awareness, educate, reduce stigma, facilitate advocacy related to disability, and activate attitude and behavior change. Recognizing that disability is a complex, multi-dimensional topic, this book presents case studies, original research, and practical applications related to society and cultural events about disability to highlight prominent issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. While previous work examined disability through activism or historical lenses, this book explores contemporary industry practices and how current conversations are driving trends in the field. Divided into three parts related to journalism and news reporting, strategic communication, and health communication, the book provides readers with the knowledge and skills to create conversation that gives space to disability and facilitates advancement in inclusion.Filling a void in disability literature, this book will be of interest to scholars as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of health communication, journalism, strategic communication, media studies, disability studies, public health, and medical sociology.
Leaner Manufacturing: How to Make the Lean Production Process Easier, Faster, and More Cost-Effective.
by Terra Vanzant-Stern, PhDLean Manufacturing, the production method first popularized by Toyota, has often been reduced to charts and tools by many US manufactures -- they've abandoned the original intent of the methodology. Many of the concepts and theories have becomes misconstrued, but systems such as Kanban (a Japanese concept used in Just-in-Time manufacturing) and applying core Lean principals to manufacturing remain valid today.This book promotes Leaner Manufacturing as next generation thinking involving the manufacturing process. It considers transformative tools that still work well, such as value stream mapping, and considers the manufacturing process as well as design theory.Leaner Manufacturing simplifies current manufacturing terms including the four categories of manufacturing: casting/ molding, machining, joining, and shearing/ forming in layman’s terms. This simplification creates an opportunity for invention and the process for applying and securing a patent would also be included.In addition, Leaner Manufacturing covers how to improve/modernize Kaizen Events (Rapid Improvement Events), Value Stream Mapping Processes, and Kanban practices as well as shows the power of using Agile Scrum practices and easier Lean Analytics.Essentially, Leaner Manufacturing simplifies the valid concepts of Lean Manufacturing as well as manufacturing, in general, to make various processes easier and less expensive to implement. It shows how to make Kaizen Events (Rapid Improvement Events) more effective. And, it provides a way for leaders to ensure buy-in from their teams and stakeholders and provide for a motivated and inspired workforce.
Behaviour in Uncertainty: And Its Social Implications (Routledge Revivals)
by John CohenFirst published in 1964, Behaviour in Uncertainty begins with an analysis of the manner in which we weigh evidence or commit ourselves to a course of action. From here it is but a step of choices when life and limb are at stake, as in the behaviour of motorists and pedestrians on the road, or when suicide is contemplated, alone or with a loved one. In all these situations, as in acrobatics or on the playing field, there are elements of risk and hazard, and in all of them the individual may suffer from one of many diseases of decision making.These variations on the theme of behaviour in uncertainty are traced by the author in experimental predicaments, in adventures of the imagination, in moments of crisis, and in the confrontation with death. All this jumps to life historically when viewed against the background of divinatory practices through the ages. These universal practices demonstrate man's never-ending efforts to conquer the uncertainties that desert him and, in particular, to wrest the secrets which the future has in store. This is an interesting read for students of psychology.