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Cambridge University Press Myths of the Underworld Journey
Book SynopsisPlato, Aristophanes and the creators of the 'Orphic' gold tablets employ the traditional tale of a journey to the realm of the dead to redefine the boundaries of their societies. The narratives in this 2004 book reveal their meanings through close analysis of the specific ways in which each makes use of the tradition.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'Edmonds is a lively and intelligent guide to the many forks and detours on the journey. … anyone with an interest in Greek eschatology will find it a stimulating book.' JACTReview of the hardback: '… provides solid, interesting, and helpful insights'. Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This is an enterprising, enjoyable, and scholarly book … Edmonds' extensive treatment of the gold funerary lamellae should help to make those puzzling but fascinating texts better known, and his discussions of both the Frogs and the Phaedo deserve close attention from anyone seriously interested in those very different yet mythologically related works. Edmonds' arguments are always informative and thought-provoking, even where they prompt disagreement.' Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsReview of the hardback: '… stimulating … Edmond's approach leads to some intriguing discussion, and he does show how careful attention to the way the elements of a traditional tale are reworked in each telling can uncover hidden complexities.' Journal of Hellenic StudiesReview of the hardback: '… convincingly analyses how extensively Plato in the Phaedo redefines the ritual purity of the mysteries and funeral rites and traditional elements in mortuary journeys … The fascination for the reader in this analysis, as in Edmond's earlier ones, will be found in the details.' Raymond J. Clark, University of OttowaTable of Contents1. Introduction: the start of the journey; 2. Roadmaps of déviance: the 'Orphic' gold tablets; 3. Descent into the depths of comedy: The Frogs of Aristophanes; 4. The upward path of philosophy: the myth in Plato's Phaedo; 5. Conclusions: the end of the road.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Impact Social Studies Regions of the United
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Healing of America
Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller, with an updated explanation of the 2010 Health Reform BillImportant and powerful . . . a rich tour of health care around the world. —Nicholas Kristof, The New York TimesBringing to bear his talent for explaining complex issues in a clear, engaging way, New York Times bestselling author T. R. Reid visits industrialized democracies around the world--France, Britain, Germany, Japan, and beyond--to provide a revelatory tour of successful, affordable universal health care systems. Now updated with new statistics and a plain-English explanation of the 2010 health care reform bill, The Healing of America is required reading for all those hoping to understand the state of health care in our country, and around the world.T. R. Reid''s latest book, A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System, is also available from Penguin Press.
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University of Chicago Press On Interpretive Conflict
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The University of Michigan Press Education Culture and Identity in
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Beacon Press Ten Lives Ten Demands
Book SynopsisTold through the powerful stories of Black lives that were ravaged by racism, this manifesto holds 10 demands to rectify racial injusticeTold through his perspective as an activist, acclaimed commentator Solomon Jones tells the stories of real people whose lives and deaths pushed the Black Lives Matter movement forward. He explains how each act of violence was incited by specific instances of structural racism, and details concrete and actionable strategies to address crimes committed by our “justice” system.These stories and strategies are a critical resource for social justice activists looking to further their anti-racist education. These 10 demands form an actionable plan that is necessary to repair our racist past, change the racist present, and bring justice to the future: 1. George Floyd: Pay financial reparations to Black communities that have been damaged by legalized racism. 2. Mic
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Beacon Press Ten Lives Ten Demands LifeAndDeath Stories and a
Book SynopsisTold through the powerful stories of Black lives that were ravaged by racism, this manifesto holds 10 demands to rectify racial injusticeTold through his perspective as an activist, acclaimed commentator Solomon Jones tells the stories of real people whose lives and deaths pushed the Black Lives Matter movement forward. He explains how each act of violence was incited by specific instances of structural racism, and details concrete and actionable strategies to address crimes committed by our “justice” system.These stories and strategies are a critical resource for social justice activists looking to further their anti-racist education. These 10 demands form an actionable plan that is necessary to repair our racist past, change the racist present, and bring justice to the future: 1. George Floyd: Pay financial reparations to Black communities that have been damaged by legalized racism. 2. Mic
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Categorical Statistics for Communication Research
Book SynopsisCategorical Statistics for CommunicationResearch presents scholars with a discipline-specific guide to categorical data analysis. The text blends necessary background information and formulas for statistical procedures with data analyses illustrating techniques such as log- linear modeling and logistic regression analysis.Table of ContentsDetailed Contents ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xix About the Companion Website xx 1. Introduction to Categorical Statistics 1 2. Univariate Goodness of Fit and Contingency Tables in Two Dimensions 12 3. Contingency Tables in Three Dimensions 41 4. Log -linear Analysis 58 5. Logit Log -linear Analysis 90 6. Binary Logistic Regression 119 7. Multinomial Logistic Regression 153 8. Ordinal Logistic Regression 171 9. Probit Analysis 198 10. Poisson and Negative Binomial Regression 216 11. Interrater Agreement Measures for Nominal and Ordinal Data 232 12. Concluding Communication 255 Appendix A: Chi ]Square Table 259 Appendix B: SPSS Code for Selected Procedures 261 Index 266
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Investor Relations and Financial Communication
Book SynopsisEquips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledgeneeded tosucceedin investor relationsand financial communication Investor Relations and Financial Communicationisacomprehensive, up-to-dateintroduction totheinvestor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook providesthewell-roundedfoundationnecessaryfor anyonewantingtobegina career as anInvestorRelationsOfficer(IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, includingcommunicationskills,basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. Organized in five sections, the bookfirstidentifies anddefinesthejobs available in investor relations and financial communication,detailingtheresponsibilities,titles, salaries, and key players in theindustry.After thoroughlyexplainingthedisclosure offinancial and non-financial information, the author describesthe regulatory environment in whichprofessionalsoperateandoffersexpert insight intoissues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholderactivism, and crisis management.Subsequent sections highlighttheday-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionalsand discuss thefuture of thefield.This invaluable textbookalso: Describestheresponsibilities of the Investor Relations Officerthroughoutinitial public offering,periodic reporting,andperformance evaluationDiscusses therole ofinvestor relations professionalsindisclosingfinancialinformation and educating the investment communityEmphasizes thevarious skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such asmarketing and securities law complianceIncludes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of keyterms Investor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understandingisthe perfect textbook for bothprofessional development trainingprograms and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and isrequired reading for all those working in investorrelations, particularly early-career professionals.Trade Review"A precious and very much needed contribution, particularly useful for students who are interested in approaching the financial sector from a communication standpoint." - International Journal of Business Communication, Volume: 59 Issue: 4, page(s): 665-668Table of ContentsPart I Profession 1 1 Introduction to Investor Relations and Financial Communication 3 2 Investor Relations and Financial Communication Industry 24 3 Stockholders and Stakeholders 39 Part II Disclosure 61 4 Communicating Financial Information 63 5 Communicating Nonfinancial Information 81 Part III Context 93 6 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 95 7 Corporate Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Responsibility 107 8 Shareholder Activism and Crisis Management 121 Part IV Work 133 9 Main Activities and Publications in Investor Relations and Financial Communication 135 10 Going Public and Going Private 155 11 Measurement and Evaluation of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 169 Part V Transformation 179 12 Globalization of the Financial Markets and Regional Distinctions 181 13 The Future of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 189 Bibliography 200 Index 211
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McGraw-Hill Companies Loose Leaf for Humanities Through the Arts
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Why Do People Sing?: On Voice
Book SynopsisIn Why Do People Sing? Paddy Scannell explores some of the mysteries at the heart of vocal communication. What explains the communicative musicality of the voices between parent and child as a baby learns to talk? Can readers of fiction hear the voices of authors and characters within soundless written texts? How has radio affected voice, talk, music, and singing, and how has it made them public in new ways? And by putting the voice into recordings, to what extent have broadcasting technologies provided a radically new resource for historians? These questions and more are explored in the first three chapters. In the final chapter, Scannell boldly puts into words the inexpressible experience of listening to singing, wherein the glory of the human voice finds its purest expression. This highly original book makes a distinctive intervention by stressing the inherently positive qualities of talk (rather than language) as the basis for communication. Concise and beautifully written, it is suitable for students and scholars of media, communication, and other disciplines across the humanities, as well as general readers with an interest in this fascinating topic.Trade Review“Scannell’s book is a gem – distinctive and original. His commitment to a broad phenomenology of communication and the media offers an approach unlike anything else in the field, and his historical insights about the development of talk in broadcasting are unrivaled.”Martin Montgomery, University of Macau “In this probing set of personal meditations, Paddy Scannell plumbs our existential depths as interactive animals who find our ultimate meaning and freedom in the play of music and voice.”John Durham Peters, Yale UniversityTable of Contents Preface 1 The Voice of the Friend 2 Talk, Radio and Television 3 Technologies of Record 4 Why Do People Sing? Further Reading References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Digital Divide
Book SynopsisContrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the ‘digital divide’ – the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without – has persisted for close to twenty-five years.In this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality and what we can do to tackle it. Through an accessible framework based on empirical research, he explores the motivations and challenges of seeking access and the development of requisite digital skills. He addresses key questions such as: Does digital inequality reduce or reinforce existing, traditional inequalities? Does it create new, previously unknown social inequalities? While digital inequality affects all aspects of society and the problem is here to stay, Van Dijk outlines policies we can put in place to mitigate it.The Digital Divide is required reading for students and scholars of media, communication, sociology, and related disciplines, as well as for policymakers.Trade Review“Van Dijk continues his twenty-five-year leadership in digital divide research, from motivations and attitudes, access to adoption, use and skills, through to outcomes and solutions. His integrative model organizes these issues into a thoughtful, critical and readable story.”Ronald Rice, University of California, Santa Barbara “Jan van Dijk can be considered the godfather of digital divide theory. In this book, he brings his earlier work forward into a world that has changed beyond what even he could imagine. Building on existing research and new theoretical developments, he shows that digital divides are changing shape and are likely getting worse. Anyone interested in why, what and who we should be worried about in increasingly digital societies has to read this book.”Ellen J. Helsper, author of The Digital Disconnect: Social Causes and Consequences of Digital Inequalities“The book is rich conceptually and provides frameworks and categorisations to explain every step of the digital media appropriation process... a welcome resource for students and academics as a reference on the evolution of research on the digital divide since the mid-nineties.”Information, Communication & Society“The Digital Divide is an excellent reference for those being introduced to the subject and for those who have long been interested in the issue. I recommend it as a tool and look forward to using it myself in this strange, terrible and awe-inspiring year, and in many years to come.”PrometheusTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 1 What is the Digital Divide? 2 Research and Theory of the Digital Divide 3 Motivation and Attitude 4 Physical Access 5 Digital and 21st-Century Skills 6 Usage Inequality 7 Outcomes 8 Social and Digital Inequality 9 Solutions to Soften the Digital Divide ReferencesIndex
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Creativity: Seven Keys to Unlock your Creative
Book SynopsisThis is a lively and thought-provoking book about how to do creativity, unlock your potential, and make a difference. The artists, musicians, and writers we think of as ’very creative’ are just like us, except that they have spent time developing and realising ideas, and have found the confidence to share them with the world. None of this comes naturally. This wide-ranging book offers research, advice, and philosophy to fuel your understanding and passion for creativity. David Gauntlett draws on his own experiences of making music and experimenting with digital media alongside 25 years of researching creativity. Including insights from a diverse array of creators, this book highlights the vitality of the individual creative voice in a world where social media offers a weird mix of inspiration and suffocation, and our struggles for social justice are equally hopeful and upsetting. Creativity shows how vulnerability, experimentation, and courage can enable us to become bold and engaging creators.Trade Review"Growing up is how we become alienated from ourselves and the creative superpowers we had as children. Gauntlett shows us the way back to play, learning, and the joy of realizing our true creative genius. A must-read."Cecilia Weckstrom, The LEGO Group"This wonderful book makes the impossibly complex process of creativity accessible, emotional, and playful."Clare Twomey, ceramic artist"We’re often told that creativity is a vital gift of the rarefied few, but Gauntlett shows that its magic can be unlocked for all of us. An inspiring, enthusiastic and, for this reader, life-shifting book!"Ben Barry, Dean of Fashion, Parsons School of DesignTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Identity 2. Experimenting 3. Doing 4. Inspiration 5. Diversity 6. Keep going 7. Becoming Conclusion Notes Index
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Bohlau Verlag Liberalismus (be-)denken: Europa-Ideen in
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Dietrich Reimer Im Labor Des Zeichners: Joseph Beuys Und Die
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Dietrich Reimer Museumsethnologie - Eine Einfuhrung: Theorien -
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Dietrich Reimer Bekenntnisse: Formen Und Formeln
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V&R unipress GmbH Erich Maria Remarque Jahrbuch / Yearbook.
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V&R unipress GmbH Gender Studies - Queer Studies -
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V&R Unipress Von Angst Bis Zerstorung: Deutschsprachige
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V&R Unipress Dispositive Des Genus: Das Weibliche Geschlecht
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V&R unipress GmbH Fremdes zwischen Teilhabe und Distanz:
Book SynopsisFremdheit, Eigenheit und Vertrautheit haben einen relationalen Charakter und können einander stören, herausfordern, befruchten und ineinander übergehen, was nicht zuletzt mit dem prozessualen Charakter von Kultur(en) im Zusammenhang steht. Die Verfügungsgewalt über den Raum schließt immer die Frage ein, mit welcher Intensität Fremdes in den Erfahrungsbereich des Einzelnen, einer Gemeinschaft oder Gesellschaft eintreten darf, wie sich seine Positionierung sowie seine Ausweitungs- und Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten gestalten. Am Beispiel literatur-, kultur- und sprachwissenschaftlicher Analysen wird in diesem Kontext aufgezeigt, dass es eine inter- und intrakulturelle, inter- und intrapersonale Fremdheit (Bernhard Waldenfels) geben kann. Denn Fremdes kommt nicht nur in störender und beunruhigender Form von außen, sondern es wird auch intern aus der Mitte einer Gemeinschaft oder Gesellschaft generiert und wohnt jedem Menschen als Bestandteil seiner Persönlichkeit und Identität inne.The volume investigates in depth the phenomenon of the foreigner, who controlled by the schemata of social interaction can achieve both attractive and repulsive effects. These are often minimal situational shifts or context changes that determine the option for one side or the other and regulate the issue of social inclusion/exclusion without being stable over time. Attributions, labelling, stereotyping, stigmatization and discrimination that (can) be based on religious, ethnic, gender, ideological, economic, medical etc. categories ensure that inequalities are (re)produced in an interactive way via symbolic demarcations and the fields of one's own and the stranger's are being sealed. It is shown in this context, using examples of literary, cultural and linguistic analyses, that the problem of the foreigner does not only take on importance in light of the massive wave of migration and refugees, but also comes into its own in its social variant and entails (no less) critical encounters and/or painful arguments.
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V&R unipress UnFraming Topographies
Book SynopsisThe most current, multidisciplinary voice in the long-established scholarly discourse on âspaceâ
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NIAS Press China & Denmark
Book SynopsisThis is a survey of the evolving relationship between China and Denmark since first contact was made. One area that should be of particular interest to non-Danes is how the non-imperialistic Danish approach to China wrought a different perception of, and relationship with, the Chinese.Table of ContentsAntecedents - when Denmark discovered China; Dronningen af Danmark's journey to China 1742 - an example of the early Danish China trade; Denmark's China policy 1845-64; establishment of a Danish legislation in China; trade in command - Denmark's China policy 1912-49; wires, codes and people - the Great Northern Telegraph Company in China 1870-90; Danish trade with China 1900-49; diplomatic and political relations between Denmark and PRC 1949-94; trade and economic relations between Denmark and China 1949-94; trade and economic relations between Denmark and Taiwan 1949-95.
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Viella Editrice Disaster Narratives in Early Modern Naples:
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