Springer berlin springer mai 2026 (452 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dieses Essential konzentriert sich auf aktuelle Entwicklungen bei der Umwandlung lignocellulosehaltiger Biomasse durch Pyrolyse in die drei Hauptprodukte Biokohle, Bioöl und Synthesegas. Es bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Ausgangsbiomasse, stellt Strategien zu deren Vorbehandlung dar und enthält eine detaillierte Beschreibung des Pyrolyseprozesses selbst. Darüber hinaus diskutiert es die Co-Pyrolyse mit Kunststoffen zur Verbesserung der Bioöl-Qualität und gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über den Einsatz heterogener Katalysatoren. 54 pp. Deutsch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dieses Essential konzentriert sich auf aktuelle Entwicklungen bei der Umwandlung lignocellulosehaltiger Biomasse durch Pyrolyse in die drei Hauptprodukte Biokohle, Bioöl und Synthesegas. Es bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Ausgangsbiomasse, stellt Strategien zu deren Vorbehandlung dar und enthält eine detaillierte Beschreibung des Pyrolyseprozesses selbst. Darüber hinaus diskutiert es die Co-Pyrolyse mit Kunststoffen zur Verbesserung der Bioöl-Qualität und gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über den Einsatz heterogener Katalysatoren.…

Kombiprodukt. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dieses Lehrbuch erklärt, wie Dienstleistungsmanagement in der Praxis funktioniert und von der Wissenschaft erklärt wird. Sabine Haller und Christian Wissing erläutern die wesentlichen Aufgaben, die erfolgreiche Serviceanbieter meistern, und nutzen dazu zahlreiche Beispiele, Hintergrundinformationen und Theorien aus der Dienstleistungsforschung. Zwei Schwerpunkte zeichnen dieses Buch aus: Digitalisierung und Kundenorientierung. Denn ein erfolgreiches Dienstleistungsmanagement muss sich daran messen lassen, wie gut es innovative Technologien einsetzt, um konsequent die Bedarfe der Nachfragerinnen und Nachfrager zu befriedigen. Dabei planen moderne Serviceanbieter effektiv und handeln effizient; bei der Produktentwicklung, dem Prozess- und Qualitätsmanagement, der Kapazitätsplanung, dem Marketing, der Mitarbeiterführung oder der Erfolgssteuerung. Wie das geht, zeigt dieses Buch. Daher eignet es sich vor allem für Studierende und Lehrende sowie für Fach- und Führungskräfte der Betriebswirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Marketing und Dienstleistungsmanagement.Neu in der 10. Auflage: Vertiefungen zum Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement, zur Marketingforschung, zum Marketing- und Innovationscontrolling sowie zur Marketing Transformation, zu Data Science und zur Personalfreisetzung. Zudem wurden Beispiele, Statistiken und die interaktiven Flashcards auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Laden Sie die Springer Nature Flashcards-App herunter und nutzen Sie exklusive Inhalte, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen und zu vertiefen. 576 pp. Deutsch.…

Kombiprodukt. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dieses Lehrbuch erklärt, wie Dienstleistungsmanagement in der Praxis funktioniert und von der Wissenschaft erklärt wird. Sabine Haller und Christian Wissing erläutern die wesentlichen Aufgaben, die erfolgreiche Serviceanbieter meistern, und nutzen dazu zahlreiche Beispiele, Hintergrundinformationen und Theorien aus der Dienstleistungsforschung. Zwei Schwerpunkte zeichnen dieses Buch aus: Digitalisierung und Kundenorientierung. Denn ein erfolgreiches Dienstleistungsmanagement muss sich daran messen lassen, wie gut es innovative Technologien einsetzt, um konsequent die Bedarfe der Nachfragerinnen und Nachfrager zu befriedigen. Dabei planen moderne Serviceanbieter effektiv und handeln effizient; bei der Produktentwicklung, dem Prozess- und Qualitätsmanagement, der Kapazitätsplanung, dem Marketing, der Mitarbeiterführung oder der Erfolgssteuerung. Wie das geht, zeigt dieses Buch. Daher eignet es sich vor allem für Studierende und Lehrende sowie für Fach- und Führungskräfte der Betriebswirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Marketing und Dienstleistungsmanagement.Neu in der 10. Auflage: Vertiefungen zum Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement, zur Marketingforschung, zum Marketing- und Innovationscontrolling sowie zur Marketing Transformation, zu Data Science und zur Personalfreisetzung. Zudem wurden Beispiele, Statistiken und die interaktiven Flashcards auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Laden Sie die Springer Nature Flashcards-App herunter und nutzen Sie exklusive Inhalte, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen und zu vertiefen. 576 pp. Deutsch.…

Kombiprodukt. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dieses Lehrbuch erklärt, wie Dienstleistungsmanagement in der Praxis funktioniert und von der Wissenschaft erklärt wird. Sabine Haller und Christian Wissing erläutern die wesentlichen Aufgaben, die erfolgreiche Serviceanbieter meistern, und nutzen dazu zahlreiche Beispiele, Hintergrundinformationen und Theorien aus der Dienstleistungsforschung. Zwei Schwerpunkte zeichnen dieses Buch aus: Digitalisierung und Kundenorientierung. Denn ein erfolgreiches Dienstleistungsmanagement muss sich daran messen lassen, wie gut es innovative Technologien einsetzt, um konsequent die Bedarfe der Nachfragerinnen und Nachfrager zu befriedigen. Dabei planen moderne Serviceanbieter effektiv und handeln effizient; bei der Produktentwicklung, dem Prozess- und Qualitätsmanagement, der Kapazitätsplanung, dem Marketing, der Mitarbeiterführung oder der Erfolgssteuerung. Wie das geht, zeigt dieses Buch. Daher eignet es sich vor allem für Studierende und Lehrende sowie für Fach- und Führungskräfte der Betriebswirtschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Marketing und Dienstleistungsmanagement.Neu in der 10. Auflage: Vertiefungen zum Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement, zur Marketingforschung, zum Marketing- und Innovationscontrolling sowie zur Marketing Transformation, zu Data Science und zur Personalfreisetzung. Zudem wurden Beispiele, Statistiken und die interaktiven Flashcards auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Laden Sie die Springer Nature Flashcards-App herunter und nutzen Sie exklusive Inhalte, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen und zu vertiefen.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book offers a comprehensive journey through fifteen chapters, each illuminating a distinct aspect of technological advancement and its impact on sustainability. From IoT-driven aquaponics systems to predictive maintenance models, the book traverses diverse domains such as maritime leadership, data analysis, healthcare, and environmental management. Through practical insights and theoretical frameworks, it unveils how cutting-edge technologies like blockchain, AI, and IoT are revolutionizing traditional practices, fostering sustainability, and enhancing societal well-being. By navigating through real-world applications and challenges, this book can serves as a guide for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, showcasing the transformative potential of technology in building a more sustainable future. 125 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Energy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy, generate different amounts of energy over time and space, and are not always available when and where they are needed. A storage mechanism is often required to allow generated energy to be utilized effectively.This book reviews some of the important technologies for energy storage that utilize mechanical methods and thermal methods. In the first part of the book, mechanical energy storage methods are considered. These methods include pumped hydroelectric energy storage, gravitational potential of solid masses, and flywheels. In the second part, various methods of storing thermal energy are discussed. These include the use of the sensible heat of materials, the latent heat associated with phase transitions, and heat associated with chemical reactions. 121 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone-and anyone might be the one standing nearby. There's nothing worse than not knowing what to do.Are you afraid of finding yourself in such a situation Do you want to know how to help someone who's unresponsive Do you hope someone would help you if you were lying lifeless on the ground Do you want to understand why immediate action is vital for survival This book shows you how to respond correctly in the event of cardiac arrest. Through vivid explanations and personal interviews, you'll learn essential facts about resuscitation-not only the medically correct steps, but also legal, ethical, and philosophical aspects. Voices include survivors, first responders, emergency physicians, a lawyer, an airline captain, a chaplain, a psychotherapist, and intensive care specialists.This book is for everyone who wants to know how to give first aid during cardiac arrest. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This open access book explores which audiovisual translation methods or techniques are the most ethical when translating personal narratives dealing with trauma and emotions, and provides good practice guidelines for different stakeholders (audiovisual translators, Language Service Providers, charities, survivors and filmmakers) to ensure that the voices of those who have suffered from trauma and Gender-Based Violence are ethically conveyed on-screen. It also shows how subtitlers cope with the translation of challenging sensitive material. The work described in this book is based on Prof Bosseaux s Ethical Translation project and is underpinned by a practical component: a multilingual documentary featuring women who have gone through traumatic events and whose first language is not English. Above all, the research emphasises the importance of filming and translating ethically with a focus on making sure survivors and audiovisual translators voices are fully heard through respectful translation. This book showcases the theories and methods used and developed throughout the Ethical Translation project and the results of the research conducted, ultimately demonstrating the importance of carrying out practice-based research and encouraging collaboration between academics, practitionersand stakeholders to produce research that can be of use to, and be applied by, these groups. 144 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This open access book offers a critical appraisal of psychological research on creativity and insight, challenging the tautology that creative people have creative ideas. Instead, it demonstrates how insights emerge through interactive engagement with manipulable objects physical or digital.The author outlines an alternative methodology to trace the co-constitutive interaction between people and things. Using video analysis, he reveals creativity as distributed across person-object systems, with participants accomplishing insight through observable practices: moving, constructing, responding to what emerges. The focus shifts from analyzing cognitive processes to exploring how ideas stem from interaction with prototypes. Causal directionality is reversed: through making, ideas are discovered. A groundbreaking reflection on creativity and its dialogue with objects, this short monograph is an essential read for researchers in cognitive psychology, creativity studies, design, business, innovation management, and cognitive ethnography. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This Open Access book explores the evolving landscape of non-financial reporting and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance, with a specific focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises. Drawing on European regulatory frameworks, stakeholder theory, and empirical case studies, the book examines how SMEs navigate sustainability demands in a context traditionally dominated by large corporations and global standards.The book addresses the historical evolution of CSR, the challenges of ESG integration for investors, and the methodological development of a composite ESG indicator tailored to SMEs. It introduces innovative tools such as the Mazziotta Pareto Index and participatory accounting frameworks like CARE and SEMA, offering practical insights into ESG measurement and reporting. Through comparative case studies and analysis, it bridges the gap between ESG theory and SME realities, contributing to both academic research and professional practice.Ideal for scholars in economics, finance, and sustainability, as well as practitioners and policymakers, this book advances the conversation on responsible innovation, regional development, and the future of ESG in the SME sector. 134 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This open access book explores the complexity of socio-environmental extreme events and the possible ways to cope with them by mobilising critical and spatial thinking. Being set in critical disaster studies , it proposes a critique of dominant intellectual traditions and practices. However, unlike other works based exclusively on critical deconstruction, the book stirs an anticipatory, prefigurative and generative research sensibility for hope and new preparedness. Therefore, the volume proposes to unpack catastrophic and routine disaster related narratives, approaches, and actions often presented as necessary due to emergency reasons by referring to the rich debate on these topics developed in urban planning, policy, critical geography, environmental sociology, and political ecology. Technical solutions and new governance arrangements conceived to respond to disasters are closely observed to highlight what is at stake in an emergency, the differentiated impact of crises and disasters, their temporality and the medium/long-term effects of the response. Grounded in an extensive literature review of the topic and with relevant case studies in different parts of the world, the book appeals to those interested in applying critical thinking to contemporary territories in crisis, and addresses mainly researchers and master students from various backgrounds as well as policymakers. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book equips readers with the conceptual and practical knowledge they need to put into practice the design, development, and management of the next generation multiple access / non-orthogonal multiple access (NGMA/NOMA)-based network systems. The authors outline and evaluate NOMA technologies by exploiting AI/ML-based methodologies. The authors also discuss the role of NOMA in designing NGMA, and the applications/use cases of the next-generation NOMA. The book provides guidance for researchers, engineers and scientists in academia and industry working in the fields of telecom and computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. 70 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This richly illustrated and engaging book answers fundamental questions about materials and their impact on modern innovation, offering readers an accessible exploration of the fascinating history, science, and future of materials. From prehistoric stone tools to the advanced robotics of tomorrow, materials have shaped human history and innovation. They are integral to every aspect of human activity: from the flint used for survival a million years ago, to the sophisticated alloys and composites that power aircraft engines, create medical prosthetics, or enable the miniaturization of computer components. Across the ages, the fundamental challenge remains the same: harnessing the unique properties of materials to meet specific needs.But what exactly are materials What defines their properties and potential How did materials evolve from natural resources to engineered marvels What is 'materials science,' and why is it so vital today Can materials 'live' or change over time And how do we select, manipulate, and apply them to shape the world around us Whether readers are curious about their origins, their role in shaping human progress, or the cutting-edge innovations transforming industries today, this book reveals the secrets of materials and the incredible stories they tell. 130 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Synthesizing fifteen years of experience using Life Histories students, grades five to university, this textbook provides a framework for deepening student understandings of text and promoting classroom engagement through collaborative writing and performance. Intended for undergraduate and graduate education students, as well as practicing teachers for grades five through twelve, this textbook supports both pre-service and in-service teachers in meeting the literacy needs of diverse students through culturally responsive teaching.While practicing Life Histories, readers take on the persona of a character to write their stories and perform their narratives. In doing so, they develop empathy that helps them appreciate diverse human experiences as well as gain new and critical understandings about themselves and their world. Through Life Histories, students engage with diverse texts to make multi-layered analysis of readings, fostering empathy as well as artistic expression. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is about supply chain viability. A viable supply chain possesses the requisite variety and feedback mechanisms to adapt and respond to multiple future scenarios without knowing them in advance, ensuring both performance and the persistence of purpose. Viability views supply chains more as living organisms and less as engineered mechanisms. This expands the purpose of the supply chain from an operational asset focused on cost efficiency to a strategic integrator of business, society, and ecosystems of regenerative value creation. The book examines fundamental questions about how resilience and viability can be designed into supply chains.To address these questions, the book takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on supply chain management, industrial engineering, cybernetics and control, systems science, and biology. It offers a rich combination of foundational knowledge, practical frameworks, implementation guidelines, and philosophical reflections. At its heart, the book is about increasing business value through adaptability and equipping supply chains and ultimately society with the capabilities needed to survive and thrive in deep uncertainty. This book is not about perfection; it is about purpose. If you find missing connections or structures, feel free to create them, because life is not about rigid frameworks but about meaningful adaptation. This is a book about us. 98 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book comprehensively explores how AI tools can revolutionize academic writing, research, grant proposals, and educational practices. With a focus on practical applications, ethical considerations, and future trends, the book serves as an indispensable roadmap for academics, researchers, and educators eager to integrate AI into their work. Whether you're looking to enhance your research capabilities, craft compelling grant proposals, personalize learning experiences, or lead your institution into the future, this book provides the insights and tools necessary to navigate and shape the AI-enhanced landscape of academia. It demonstrates how to redefine scholarly work with cutting-edge AI innovations through real-life, practical examples, yet keeping the level of generalization high enough to keep it relevant for a few years. By balancing specific, actionable insights with broader perspectives,this bookequips readers to not only adapt to but actively influence the evolving role of AI in higher education, research, and funding acquisition, ensuring its value as a resource both now and in the coming years. 147 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book shows how U.S. courts have failed to protect the human rights of America s children. The Supreme Court has constructed a constitutional identity rooted in American exceptionalism and libertarianism. It has used this identity to disregard human rights law, claiming it is foreign to uniquely American constitutional values and that the very nature of the Constitution is restrictive. Children in the United States suffer as a result. Compared to other democracies, the United States has the highest or nearly the highest rates of under-five mortality, child poverty, juvenile incarceration, and child deaths by homicide. Through interviews with advocates, case studies, and a comparative analysis of other democracies, the book shows how the Court has marginalized the rights of children and it contrasts this to the human rights-centered approach taken by other national and regional courts. Chapter by chapter it demonstrates how U.S. courts consistently fail to protect children s rights to life and safety, their rights in the criminal justice system, and their rights to an education, health, and housing. Human rights are completely consistent with the U.S. Constitution, and the book sets out a plan to incorporate human rights into U.S. law. 156 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The climate crisis and the digital transformation of society have been accelerating in recent years and will continue to do so for the immediate future. So far technological breakthroughs and innovation have been unable to address or sufficiently mitigate the damage business has done to the environment, but there are new technologies and new business models that could spell a new beginning. This monograph presents a modern and original approach to the design and implementation of effective digital business models that provide positive services for addressing climate change. This includes artificial intelligence, digital platform solutions based on algorithms changing the functioning of technical organization, applied technological management supported by elements of automation and robotics and new mechanisms for implementing cybersecurity and safety principles. It will be of great interest to scholars and students of sustainability, business model innovation and digital business including artificial intelligence. 159 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book looks at therapeutic work with children and young people in ways which are distinct from pervasive mainstream conversations. Instead of being an intervention manual, this book focusses on the thought processes which practitioners in education and care settings undertake using vignettes and case studies. The book examines practice-related dilemmas as frequently from the perspective of the practitioner as the child, young person or their family. As such, it reflects the way in which the Mulberry Bush - an award-winning 75-year-old leading charity functions, by outlining its psychodynamic, reflective and collaborative approach. Often the voice of practitioners (residential care staff, teachers and teaching assistants) is absent from books like this, despite being the individuals working directly with the children and families and whose experience are at the core, and so this title offers an innovative corrective. 171 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines the nexus between livelihood capital and resilience across Africa, offering a regional perspective on how people cope with climate change, conflict, and economic uncertainty. Drawing on the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, it explains how natural, human, social, physical, and financial capital interact to shape absorptive, adaptive, and transformative capacities. Through a comparative analysis of North, East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, the book shows that resilience is context specific, shaped by governance systems, ecological conditions, and access to resources.By integrating case studies with policy analysis, the book highlights pathways for strengthening resilience through inclusive governance and strategic investment in livelihood assets. It emphasizes that resilience is not merely survival, but the ability to bounce forward toward equitable and sustainable futures. Through a synthesis of regional lessons and proffering practical recommendations, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in development and climate adaptation across diverse social and ecological contexts in Africa. 299 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This bookoffers the first critical edition and English translation of Vincenzo Figliucci sStanze sopra le stelle e macchie solari scoperte col nuovo occhiale(1615), a captivating poetic response to Galileo s astronomical discoveries. Written by a Jesuit mathematician and moral theologian, this overlooked work reveals how vernacular poetry could illuminate, mediate, and circulate new scientific knowledge in early modern Italy, and how science, in turn, couldreshape poetic language, themes, and forms as it sought expression beyond the boundaries of learned discourse.Weaving together inherited cosmological and philosophical frameworks into the cultural, religious, and linguistic debates of its time,Figliucci s poemuncovers a compelling and little-explored chapter in the intellectual history of the Scientific Revolution. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Using real-world case studies from across the Global South, this book shows how partisanship has been an important tool in journalism. The puroported 'objectivity' of commercial media often whitewashes bias and outright fabrications - such as the presence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq - and misrepresents them as untemered facts. In contrast, the explicitly partisan journalism practiced by the independent media outlets studied in this book expresses a philosophy of democratic participation, social justice, and advocacy. This text provides chapter examples of partisan journalism by Bolivian miners, Nicaraguan media workers, Venezuelan community media, Pan-African indigenous journalism, and Radio Free Palestine. 81 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Candidate Fetterman: John Fetterman s U.S. Senate Campaign Rhetoric examines the historic 2022 race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz. The book utilizes theories and concepts from the field of rhetoric to explore Fetterman s strategic campaign discourse. After a brief introduction, the book examines closely several of Fetterman s most significant rhetorical acts, which, the authors propose, are likely to have influenced the trajectory and outcome of the race. 97 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book explores the intricate dynamics of sustainable consumption, focusing on the gap between consumer perceptions and actual impact. Despite widespread endorsement of sustainability, high-impact behaviors remain underadopted and misperceived. Through a unique blend of systematic literature review, qualitative interviews, and a comprehensive survey of the Italian population, the authors investigate the barriers and drivers of sustainable consumption. They pay particular attention to the perceived impact and sacrifices associated with transformative shifts in consumption patterns, offering a nuanced understanding of sustainable decision-making.Key concepts include consumer misperceptions, behavioral barriers, and the cultural narratives shaping sustainability discourses in Italy. The authors provide original insights into the psychological traits influencing sustainable choices, making this book a must-read for those interested in aligning consumer behavior with high-impact sustainable practices. By uncovering the misalignments between intentions and behaviors, the book contributes to climate action debates and offers actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners.Ideal for scholars, educators, and policymakers, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting effective climate engagement strategies. It is particularly relevant for those in marketing, consumer behavior, psychology, and environmental studies, offering evidence-based insights to lower perceived barriers and encourage high-impact behaviors. 116 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines policy innovation in highly hierarchical societies, particularly in Asia. Drawing on an insightful case study from Thailand, it assesses how policy innovations come to be cultivated at the sub-national level of a centralised government. In particular, the book assesses the role of policy innovation cultivators in the policymaking process, including the constraints placed upon them and the tactics they employ to overcome them. Whilst this topic has received much attention from scholars in democratic societies, far less studies have examined the role of policy innovation cultivators in Asia and the Global South, where countries are often governed by hierarchical, semi-autocratic governments. The book therefore offers important insights into how the role of these cultivators differs in different parts of the world, depending on the political context, administrative system, and socio-cultural setting in which they operate. It also highlights the need for culturally sensitive approaches to studying policy innovation, tracing a journey through generative policy ecosystems. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy, public administration and governance, as well as politics in Asia and the Global South. 123 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book explores how trust, media, and democracy are deeply connected in times of digital change and political uncertainty. It shows how trust in democratic institutions and government is built, challenged, and contested through old and new media. The early chapters introduce key ideas about social and political trust and explain why trust and distrust both matter for democracy. It then examines the role of news media and journalism as mediators of trust, before turning to major contemporary challenges such as digitalisation, political polarisation, populism, and the spread of misinformation. Drawing on comparative research from across Europe, including the Covid-19 pandemic, later chapters analyse how citizens judge governments, experts, and media institutions. The book concludes by proposing a model of enlightened trust that highlights the importance of critical publics, media responsibility, and democratic debate. It will be of interest to readers searching for insights on trust, media, democracy, and the future of journalism and the public sphere. 155 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book sheds philosophical light on the current and future scope of artificall inteligence. Artifical intelligence (AI) I is becoming increasingly relevant in today's world. However, 'AI' is a very generic label that encompasses a multitude of realities and fuels very dissimilar reactions. Some share a positive view on it, stressing the important services provided by its applications to everyday life and in specific fields. Others grimly focus on possible biases of AI utilization outcomes and damaging consequence, and there are even apocalyptic visions of the terrible future impact of AI developments (Artificial General Intelligence - AGI) on humanity.Ricardo Crespo uses a classical philosophical approach to look at the nature of technology and of AI, including the ontology of AI and its potential abilities to think and act freely. This analysis reveals some of the current and upcoming perils of AI, calling for an appraisal of its actual pros and cons to determine the position and actions that should be adopted in its regard. Classical philosophical notions of metaphysics, epistemology, anthropology and ethics come in handy to gain a better understanding of this technological breakthrough. This approach challenges the notion that AI will eventually share human traits in the future. On the flip side, it will highlight the useful contributions that AI provides and will provide in the years to come. 131 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book examines language policy in Switzerland to explore how multilingualism is organized, governed, and experienced in everyday life. Focusing on education and public institutions, it shows how a system widely praised for managing linguistic diversity also produces tensions, hierarchies, and unequal forms of participation.Drawing on policy documents and interviews with educators and policymakers, the book traces how federalism, territoriality, and ideas of linguistic equality shape language practices across regions. The chapters examine the growing role of English, the marginalization of heritage languages, and the gap between symbolic recognition and meaningful inclusion. Situating the Swiss case within broader debates on language policy, migration, and social cohesion, the book speaks to scholars, students, and practitioners interested in multilingualism, education policy, and democratic governance. 142 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is about power in Nigerian politics. It is a profound analysis of the social forces in the power equation based on the South and the North power blocs. It illuminates the roots, materialisation, reproduction, and control of power in the Lugardian architecture that is Nigeria. The book takes readers into the changing dynamics of power and the processesleading up to the 2023 General Elections that saw the emergence of a southerner as President of the most populous country in Africa. Through this analysis, the book explains the role of the colonial and post-colonial elite in the structure of political power in Nigeria. This work articulates in brilliant brevity the nature of power in Nigeria.It is a crucial hands-on account that will aid both local and international scholars in their work. 61 pp. Englisch. …