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Book SynopsisA historical reconstruction of the making of a slave society in the Indian Ocean.Trade Review“Creating the Creole Island is a riveting portrait of a slave-owning society. Megan Vaughan’s elegant narrative combines rich and ground-breaking historical analysis with acute theorizing of human subjectivity. It will be of compelling interest to anyone concerned with the emergence of our modern ‘creole’ world.”—Michael Lambek, author of The Weight of the Past: Living with History in Mahajanga, Madagascar“Megan Vaughan has given us a vivid portrait of how a society was formed from the mixture of peoples and languages of eighteenth-century Mauritius. Slaves take the initiative here—one of the many new insights that Creating the Creole Island brings to history, literature, and anthropology. And the book is a wonderful read besides.”—Natalie Zemon Davis, author of Women on the Margins: Three Seventeenth-Century Lives“Creating the Creole Island offers an exciting and innovative approach to slave history in the eighteenth century. It is an extremely valuable resource for scholars working on slave histories from a variety of disciplinary angles. Its primary objective of historicizing the process of ‘creolisation’ contributes an invaluable dimension to current debates on ethnicity and identity in postcolonial Mauritius.” -- Srilata Ravi * Postcolonial Studies *"[P]owerful set of arguments about what it means to be a slave. . . . [A] compellingly detailed tale. . . . This is an important book of huge interest to Mauritian specialists and historians of the slave trade and slavery elsewhere, as well as scholars interested in questions of gender and identity." -- Clare Anderson * American Anthropologist *"Megan Vaughan's study is a tour de force. . . . A truly splendid and wide-ranging book with ramifications well beyond Mauritius. . . .This is a highly engaging, lively book." * Statement of the Prize Committe for the Heggoy Prize from the French Colonial Historical Society *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Preface xi 1. In the Beginning 1 2. Engineering a Colony, 1735–1767 33 3. Enlightenment Colonialism and Its Limits, 1767–1789 56 4. Roots and Routes: Ethnicity without Origins 91 5. A Baby in the Salt Pans: Mothering Slavery 123 6. Love in the Torrid Zone 152 7. Reputation, Recognition, and Race 178 8. Speaking Slavery: Language and Loss 202 9. Métissage and Revolution 229 10. Sugar and Abolition 253 Notes 277 Works Cited 305 Index 329

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Book SynopsisWork links dance and the aesthetics of everyday movement to ideas about social order.Trade Review“Social Choreography is an intelligent, precisely argued new take on longstanding issues regarding the relationship of ideologies and aesthetics, one which invigorates those debates through its encounter with the visual and kinesthetic materiality of dance forms.”—Jane Desmond, editor of Meaning in Motion: New Cultural Studies of Dance“A work of stunning originality and relentless intelligence, Social Choreography restores the performing body to its central place in the narrative of aesthetic modernism and its vexed relationship to politics. Taking his examples from the history of dance, popular as well as elite, and the discourses surrounding it in Europe and America, Andrew Hewitt conducts a master class in non-reductive ideology critique.”—Martin Jay, author of Songs of Experience: Modern European and American Variations on a Universal Theme“Innovative and groundbreaking, Social Choreography is a major contribution to intellectual history and in particular to the history of social theory. It is also a very important contribution to aesthetics where the reemergence of dance significantly reorders the hierarchy of the arts and of the tradition of theorizing the arts.”—Fredric Jameson, Duke UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Social Choreography and the Aesthetic Continuum 1 1. The Body of Marsyas: Aesthetic Socialism and the Physiology of the Sublime 37 2. Stumbling and Legibility: Gesture and the Dialectic of Tact 78 3. "America Makes Me Sick!": Nationalism, Race, Gender, and Hysteria 117 4. The Scandalous Male Icon: Nijinsky and the Queering of Symbolist Aesthetics 156 5. From Women to Girl: Mass Culture and Gender Panic 177 Notes 213 Index 249

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Book SynopsisA fascinating, first-person account of a historic era in the struggle for black empowerment in America.Long an iconic figure for radicals, Huey Newton is now being discovered by those interested in the history of America''s social movements. Was he a gifted leader of his people or a dangerous outlaw? Were the Black Panthers heroes or terrorists?Whether Newton and the Panthers are remembered in a positive or a negative light, no one questions Newton''s status as one of America''s most important revolutionaries. To Die for the People is a recently issued classic collection of his writings and speeches, tracing the development of Newton''s personal and political thinking, as well as the radical changes that took place in the formative years of the Black Panther Party. With a rare and persuasive honesty, To Die for the People records the Party''s internal struggles, rivalries and contradictions, and the result is a fascinating look back at a young revolutionary group determined to find ways to deal with the injustice it saw in American society. And, as a new foreword by Elaine Brown makes eminently clear, Newton''s prescience and foresight make these documents strikingly pertinent today.Huey Newton was the founder, leader and chief theoretician of the Black Panther Party, and one of America’s most dynamic and important revolutionary philosophers.Huey P. Newton''s To Die for the People represents one of the most important analyses of the politics of race, black radicalism, and democracy written during the civil rights-Black Power era. It remains a crucial and indispensible text in our contemporary efforts to understand the continuous legacy of social movements of the 1960s and 1970s. —Peniel Joseph, author of Waiting Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in AmericaHuey P. Newton''s name, and more importantly, his history of resistance and struggle, is little more than a mystery for many younger people. The name of a third-rate rapper is more familiar to the average Black youth, and that''s hardly surprising, for the public school system is invested in ignorance, and Huey P. Newton was a rebel — and more, a Black Revolutionary . . . who gave his best to the Black Freedom movement; who inspired millions of others to stand. —Mumia Abu Jamal, political prisoner and author of Jailhouse LawyersNewton''s ability to see theoretically, beyond most individuals of his time, is part of his genius. The opportunity to recognize that genius and see its applicability to our own times is what is most significant about this new edition. —Robert Stanley Oden, former Panther, Professor of Government, California State University, SacramentoTrade ReviewFrom Library Journal's review for The Huey Newton Reader: "... passionate and captivating writings that reveal a widely read political theorist committed to putting theory into practice to make a better world. This book is essential reading and primary-source research material for understanding the Black Panther Party, grass-roots organizing at its best, and the black power movement. "

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Book SynopsisIn the long-awaited second edition of Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication, Milton J. Bennett provides a comprehensive overview of the field from a constructivist perspective. In addition to his insightful analysis, Bennett offers a full complement of classic readings on the topic of intercultural communication, including: Science and Linguistics, by Benjamin Lee Whorf The Power of Hidden Differences, by Edward T. Hall Culture: A Perceptual Approach, by Marshall R. Singer Communication in a Global Village, by Dean Barlund Cultural Identity: Reflections on Multiculturalism, by Peter S. AdlerTrade ReviewA concise and coherent overview of the intercultural field and an amazingly exacting work that challenges our thoughts and inclinations. An outstanding achievement. -- Dialogin - The Delta Cultural Academy, Patrick SchmidtThis innovate collection, with its developmental learning focus, explores the core building blocks of intercultural communication. The introductory chapter lays out a coherent, theory-to-practice foundation in explaining everyday intercultural interactions. This timely volume, with its provocative set of essays, illuminates the complexities of intercultural relations. The book will be widely read by educators, trainers, counselors, managers and anyone who is curious about the field of intercultural communication. -- Stella Ting-Toomey, International Journal of Intercultural RelationsA thorough redo of the 1998 edition, Dr. Bennett does an incredible job presenting the key concepts of a complex dynamic, in the process pointing out what we may erroneously be holding onto in the work we do today. He highlights what is needed, and points the way for us to get there. -- Dianne Hofner Saphiere, Founder, Cultural Detective, www.culturaldetective.com

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Book SynopsisDrawing on rich archaeological evidence uncovered at Ichijodani, Pitelka proposes a new understanding of late medieval Japanese society.Exploring the city's layout, residents' possessions, politics, war, religion, and cultural networks, he argues that provincial centers could be dynamic and vibrant nodes of entrepreneurship and sophistication.Trade Review'Detailing the establishment, occupation, brutal destruction, and subsequent recreation of a nationally important heritage site, Morgan Pitelka invites us to join the 'dance of agency' at Ichijodani, seat of the powerful Asakura clan. Through detailed and painstaking reconstruction of the quotidian experiences of this provincial city, Pitelka eloquently demonstrates how investigations here both defined medieval archaeology in Japan, and demand a fundamental re-evaluation of the dominant historical narratives around the unification of Japan in the late sixteenth century.' Simon Kaner, Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures and the University of East Anglia'Reading Medieval Ruins invites us into the heart of a destroyed sixteenth-century city and resurrects the people who made their lives and livelihoods in the shadow of a fortified castle. It is both a beautifully rendered argument for the vitality of provincial urban spaces and a moving meditation on what was lost when these thriving communities were destroyed by war. By illuminating the ordinary lives and mundane objects that are too often obscured by tales of samurai generals and their conquests, this book makes a groundbreaking contribution to the history of Japan's medieval era.' Amy Stanley, Northwestern University'A wonderful and intellectual read, this book is an engaging look at medieval Japan through the eyes of both a modern historian and a common citizen living in the city of Ichijōdani before its destruction. This book balances enjoyability and history education without, at any point, being dry or dull. One can confidently recommend this book to both refined scholars and history enthusiasts.' Fin Davey, World History EncyclopediaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Prologue; 1. A provincial palace city as an urban space; 2. The material culture of urban life; 3. Late medieval warlords and the agglomeration of power; 4. The material foundations of faith; 5. Culture and sociability in the provinces; 6. Urban destruction in late medieval japan; Epilogue: The excavated nation on display; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisRelevant for experienced and emerging social work and human service practitioners alike, this book explores the uniquely challenging, yet seemingly ubiquitous issue of youth violence. It provides an authentic and accessible discussion of the theories and evidence that inform practice with youth violence alongside the voices of practitioners and the young people they work with. These voices are drawn from work with the Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program for youth violence. NNN provides a trauma-informed, culturally safe preventive-intervention for young people who use and experience violence, and specialist training for the workers who support them. The program embraces creative methods as a bridge between contemporary evidence on trauma and violence and Aboriginal healing practice. The dual focus of the program is informed and interconnected by action research involving Aboriginal Elders and community members, practitioners, and key service stakeholders, including young peopTable of Contents1.Youth violence, complexity, and context. 2.Justice responses to youth violence. 3.Practice responses to youth violence. 4.The Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program. 5.Trauma, culture, and youth violence. 6.Emotional recognition, regulation, and relationality. 7.Invalidation, voice, and connection. 8.Empathy expressed and experienced. 9.Power, control, and agency. 10.Shame named, known and (re)negotiated. 11.Choice, change, and identity. 12.NNN, a (new) way of working.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a practice-based analysis of European Union (EU) diplomacy and community-building.Unlike studies focusing on how EU community-building proceeds centrally in Brussels, this book turns to EU diplomacy in its bordering state of Ukraine. At a time when the EU's internal cohesion is being put to the test, this book provides novel insights into how feelings of belonging are produced amongst its members in the absence of a homogenous we'. Transcending the traditional dichotomy between macro-structures and micro-processes of interaction, the book demonstrates that the EU's large-scale community depends for its existence on practical instantiations of community-building in distinct communities of practice'. Using the case of an EU diplomatic community of practice' in Kyiv, Ukraine, takes these questions to the EU's margins, highlighting that the boundaries of community are key sites in which community materialises. The in-depth case study identifies diplomats' bound

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Book SynopsisThe Evolving Protection of Prisoners' Rights in Europe explores the development of the framing of penal and prison policies by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), clarifying the European expectations of national authorities, and describing the various models existing in Europe, with a view to analysing their mechanisms and highlighting those that seem the most suitable.A new frame of penal and prison policies in Europe has been progressively established by the ECHR and the Council of Europe (CoE) to protect the rights of detainees in Europe. European countries have reacted very diversely to these policies. This book has several key benefits for readers: A global and detailed overview of the ECHR jurisprudence on penal and prison policies through an analysis of its development over time. An analysis of the interactions between the Strasbourg Court and the CoE bodies (Committee of Ministers, Committee for the Prevention of Torture ) and their Table of ContentsIntroductionPART 1 EUROPEAN CASE LAW ON PRISONS: A SPLIT JURISPRUDENCE Chapter 1. The right to life: suicide and homicide prevention in prisonChapter 2. The prohibition of torture and inhumane and degrading treatment and the right to liberty and securityChapter 3. The execution of penalties in the jurisprudence of the European Court of human rights Chapter 4. The Rights of Prisoners within the CJEU’s case law.PART 2. EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN PRISON AND EUROPEAN liRESPONSES TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN PRISONChapter 5. Ireland: the weak European supervision of prison policies and its explanations Chapter 6. Strengths and weaknesses of the judicial protection in Germany. Chapter 7. The conduct of prison reforms. An assessment of the effectiveness of domestic remedies in Italy Chapter 8. The impact of the European Court of Human Rights on the supervision of conditions of detention by the French courtsChapter 9. Belgium: structural problems in the field of prison overcrowding, healthcare and security measures PART 3. THE IMPACTS OF THE EUROPEAN LAW ON PRISON REFORMSChapter 10. Reform vs. Resistance in the Romanian Penitentiary System. Prison Staff Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding their Role in Reaching the Legal Goal of Detention Chapter 11. Assessment of corrective measures in the United Kingdom Chapter 12. Systemic effects and dashed expectations: The two tales of Prison Litigation in Germany

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Book SynopsisA Translational Sociology provides an interdisciplinary investigation of the key role of translation in society. There is a growing recognition of translation's intervention in the intellectual history of sociology, in the international reception of social theory, and in approaches to the global literary and academic fields. This book brings attention to aspects of translation that have remained more elusive to sociological interpretation and analysis, investigating translation's ubiquitous presence in the everyday lives of ordinary people in increasingly multilingual societies and its key intervention in mediating politics within and beyond the nation.In order to challenge a reductive view of translation as a relatively straightforward process of word substitution that is still prevalent in the social sciences, this book proposes and develops a broader definition of translation as a social relation across linguistic difference, a process of transformation that leaveTrade Review'Sociologists! Read this book! It is a major contribution to sociological theorising, and rams home the point that you ignore translation matters at your peril. Translation Studies scholars! Read this book! Bielsa pushes the ‘sociological turn’ in Translation Studies further, deeper, and better than anyone else has yet managed. Everyone else! Read this book! It is a brilliantly incisive intervention into many of the pressing and inter-related cultural, linguistic, and political matters of our time.' David Inglis, University of Helsinki, Finland 'This book makes a significant contribution to the sociology of translation. It shows how translation is interwoven into the very fabric of social life and is central to many major questions in modern social and political thought.'Gerard Delanty, Sussex University, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. Translation and societyChapter 1. Translation and identityChapter 2. Translation and transformationChapter 3. For a translational sociologyPart II. Translation and politicsChapter 4. Politics of translationChapter 5. Translating democracyChapter 6. The translator as producerPart III. Translation and experienceChapter 7. Translation and modernity: Benjamin’s BaudelaireChapter 8. Translating strangersChapter 9. Homecoming: an auto-analysisConclusion: translation and reflexivityGeneral bibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisIn this third edition of Anthropology and Climate Change, Susan Crate and Mark Nuttall offer a collection of chapters that examine how anthropologists work on climate change issues with their collaborators, both in academic research and practicing contexts, and discuss new developments in contributions to policy and adaptation at different scales. Building on the first edition's pioneering focus on anthropology's burgeoning contribution to climate change research, policy, and action, as well as the second edition's focus on transformations and new directions for anthropological work on climate change, this new edition reveals the extent to which anthropologists' contributions are considered to be critical by climate scientists, policymakers, affected communities, and other rights-holders. Drawing on a range of ethnographic and policy issues, this book highlights the work of anthropologists in the full range of contexts as scholars, educators, and practitioners from academiTrade Review"This third edition of Anthropology and Climate Change is an excellent assemblage of articles and case studies exploring the reorientations required for fully capturing the multiple and complexly intertwined challenges of climate change, the need to reconfigure through a process of world-making different ways (worlds) of envisioning how we relate to one another and to our environments, and finally, the problems and pitfalls that occur when global policy fails to recognize local capacities and vulnerabilities. Challenging the neoliberal logic that negates the possibility of other possible futures, essentially construing neoliberal capitalism as some ultimate stage of human evolution (Baschet 2003), the authors assert that anthropology thus must tap into the full array of resources, past, contemporary and imagined, for guides for creating alternative futures beyond the current relentless construction of risk. Framing the focus of the third edition with the subtitle "From Transformations to World-Making," Crate and Nuttall and the various authors contend that if climate change doesn't move us toward imagining other worlds (ways) than current neoliberal approaches, we never will, and the consequences will be catastrophic. The third edition of Anthropology and Climate Change moves that discussion significantly forward."Anthony Oliver-Smith, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of FloridaTable of ContentsIntroduction: from transformations to worldmaking Susan A. Crate and Mark Nuttall Part 1: Reorientations 1. The arc of the Anthropocene: deep-time perspectives from environmental archaeology 2. Re-fielding climate change in cultural anthropology 3. A picaresque critique: the anthropology of disasters and displacement in the era of global warming and pandemics 4. Understanding Arctic melt: reflections on collaborative interdisciplinary research 5. ‘Knowing’ climate: engaging vernacular narratives of change Part 2: Worldmaking Practices 6. “Don’t look down:” green technologies, climate change, and mining 7. Getting it right: What needs to be done to ensure First Nations’ participation and benefit from large-scale renewable energy developments on Country? 8. Whither the winds of change? Worldmaking winds and seasonal disruptions in the northern Chilean Andes 9. The water obliges: climate change and worldmaking practices in Peru 10. Climate actions with a lagniappe: coastal restoration, flood risk reduction, sacred site protection, and Tribal communities' resilience 11. Climate change as colonial echo in the Canadian Arctic 12. On new ground: tracing human-muskox reconfigurations in Greenland 13. The disappearing free reindeer: unexpected consequences of climate change for Fennoscandian reindeer herding 14. Sakha and alaas: place attachment and cultural identity in a time of climate change 15. A reflexive approach to climate change engagement with Sherpas from Khumbu and Pharak in northeastern Nepal (Mount Everest Region) Part 3: Interventions 16. Why we need to pay attention to wealth and inequality in lowering carbon emissions 17. Decarbonization and making the energy future in the Welsh underlands 18. Representation and luck: reflections on climate and collaboration in Shishmaref, Alaska 19. Agricultural intensification in Northern Burkina Faso: smallholder adaptation to climate change 20. Anthropological contributions to IPCC assessment work 21. Negotiating science and policy in international climate assessments 22. From “lone ranger” to team player: the role of anthropology in training a new generation of climate adaptation professionals 23. Climate counter-hegemony: crafting an anthropological climate politics through student-faculty collaborations in the classroom and on the streets 24. Caiyugluku: pulling from within to meet the challenges in a rapidly changing Arctic 25. Culture and heritage in climate conversations: reflections on connection culture, heritage and climate change

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Book SynopsisThis popular and accessible text continues to cover the basic principles of the sociology of health and illness in an eminently readable way. This book investigates the relevance of sociology and considers a new direction one that places sociology in the context of healthcare settings, making the topic more realistic.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Lay health beliefs and doctor-patient relationships2. The body as a social entity3. The experience of chronic illness and disability4. Labelling and stigma5. Mental illness6. Social inequalities in health7. Gender and health8. Ethnicity and health9. Ageing society and older people10. Digital health

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Book SynopsisConsumers make purchasing decisions every day, taking into account their needs, preferences and beliefs which may change due to various determinants; some depending on the consumers themselves and others on the organizations acting in the market. What determinants are inducing these changes in consumers` needs, perceptions, attitudes, values, and finally, purchasing behavior? This edited collection offers a comprehensive description of the consumer behavior process and the determinants that affect it in the era of digitalization. This book offers a holistic perspective of consumer behavior in the 21st century in different European cultures that are characterized by new technologies, including smartphones, AR, IoT, AI, and social media, as well as cultural changes and the Covid-19 pandemic. The first part of the book is devoted to characteristic phenomena in consumer behavior in the era of digitalization, such as changes in the consumer buying decision-making processes, e-comm

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Book SynopsisFashion as a societal phenomenon has fascinated scholars in different disciplines such as history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and marketing often from an interdisciplinary perspective. Fashion mirrors societal changes, cultural norms, and values over time. It can be interpreted as mundane everyday practices, constructions of identity and status as well as being associated with the art world. In this book, the focus lies on marketing and the role of marketers when fashion permeates society in deliberate and subtle ways. This edited collection critically reflects upon the power of fashion in contemporary society and the role marketing and marketers play in the process of defining, creating, and preserving fashion, but also in divesting fashion that is no longer up to date. It expands on existing knowledge to better understand the role marketers play as cultural agents in determining fashion and its markets. Contributors to the book are international, advanced scholarsTrade Review"We are all implicated in the circuits of fashion production, consumption and disposal. But, it is rare that analyses manage to articulate the power dynamics which shape the cultural environment, texture lived experience and outline their salience for capital reproduction on a global scale. This impressive text does exactly that. It provides a critical, historical, socio-cultural perspective on this important industry which has significant impacts on our lives and potentially devastating effects in terms of inter-generational justice. It is essential reading." - Mark Tadajewski, University of York; Royal Holloway, University of London, UK "Professor Ekström once again has her finger on the pulse of consumer culture – and it’s racing! This book offers valuable critical perspectives on fashion as both a dizzying on- and off-line arena of consumption practices feeding personal identity and social hierarchies, and an exemplary model of market expansion feeding on symbolic, material and economic struggles and policing among consumers, and between activists, firms, and governing agents. This collection is essential reading for visionary marketing, fashion, design, and sustainability industry practitioners, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and future leaders in understanding what’s at stake with fashion now and in preparing for a sustainable future." - Professor Lisa Penaloza, KEDGE Business School, France"This book presents a very timely and remarkably comprehensive interdisciplinary perspective on the fashion industry’s cultural, societal, economic and ecological consequences. Nicely balancing historical and contemporary insights, readers of this book will learn about, not only what the fashion system has wrought, but how it could re-deployed to create a more sustainable and culturally diverse future." - Craig J. Thompson, Churchill Professor of Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Madison"This is a timely collection on the power of fashion to both reflect and influence social and cultural norms as well as the role of marketing in these processes. All the chapters make significant contributions to our understanding of the complex dynamics at the intersection of marketing and the fashion system. The volume is thus crucial reading for anyone seeking insights into the many diverse ways that fashion permeates contemporary society." - Pauline Maclaran, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK"This collection of fascinating essays tells us that fashion is more than an industry; it has become a central fact of our consumer society, making the discipline of marketing a key to understanding the workings of our unsustainable economy. The chapters reveal the mechanics of many fashion systems, from guns to runways, facemasks to museums, showing us why fashion provides both pleasure and dangers." - Richard R. Wilk, Distinguished Provost’s Professor Emeritus, Indiana University, USA"We are all implicated in the circuits of fashion production, consumption and disposal. But, it is rare that analyses manage to articulate the power dynamics which shape the cultural environment, texture lived experience and outline their salience for capital reproduction on a global scale. This impressive text does exactly that. It provides a critical, historical, socio-cultural perspective on this important industry which has significant impacts on our lives and potentially devastating effects in terms of inter-generational justice. It is essential reading." - Mark Tadajewski, University of York; Royal Holloway, University of London, UK "Professor Ekström once again has her finger on the pulse of consumer culture – and it’s racing! This book offers valuable critical perspectives on fashion as both a dizzying on- and off-line arena of consumption practices feeding personal identity and social hierarchies, and an exemplary model of market expansion feeding on symbolic, material and economic struggles and policing among consumers, and between activists, firms, and governing agents. This collection is essential reading for visionary marketing, fashion, design, and sustainability industry practitioners, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and future leaders in understanding what’s at stake with fashion now and in preparing for a sustainable future." - Professor Lisa Peñaloza, KEDGE Business School, France"This book presents a very timely and remarkably comprehensive interdisciplinary perspective on the fashion industry’s cultural, societal, economic and ecological consequences. Nicely balancing historical and contemporary insights, readers of this book will learn about, not only what the fashion system has wrought, but how it could be redeployed to create a more sustainable and culturally diverse future." - Craig J. Thompson, Churchill Professor of Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Madison"This is a timely collection on the power of fashion to both reflect and influence social and cultural norms as well as the role of marketing in these processes. All the chapters make significant contributions to our understanding of the complex dynamics at the intersection of marketing and the fashion system. The volume is thus crucial reading for anyone seeking insights into the many diverse ways that fashion permeates contemporary society." - Pauline Maclaran, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK"This collection of fascinating essays tells us that fashion is more than an industry; it has become a central fact of our consumer society, making the discipline of marketing a key to understanding the workings of our unsustainable economy. The chapters reveal the mechanics of many fashion systems, from guns to runways, facemasks to museums, showing us why fashion provides both pleasure and dangers." - Richard R. Wilk, Distinguished Provost’s Professor Emeritus, Indiana University, USATable of ContentsIntroductionKarin M. EkströmPart IFashion and Marketing in Society1. Fashion, Self, and IdentityColin Campbell 2. Fashion Police to Fast Fashion: "Slow Down and Pull Over!"Russell Belk3. Fashioning Marketing and its ConsequencesA. Fuat Firat, Deniz Atik, and Zeynep Ozdamar ErtekinPart II Social Change and Marketing4. Embracing Diversity and Body Positivity: The Role of Marketing in Fashion Marketsand Culture Stefano Prestini, Stefania Borghini, and Antonella Carù5. From Sanitary to Fashionable Masks: Lessons from Crisis MarketingFranck Cochoy, Anaïs Daniau, and Alexandre Mallard6. Marketing Gun Identities Through Firearm FashionsTerrence H. WitkowskiPart IIIFashion and Brands 7. A Social Practice Perspective on Fashion BrandingMarcus Gianneschi and Johanna Moisander 8. Museums as Channels for Marketing Fashion: Reflections on Marketization andArtificationKarin M. Ekström9. A Community in Love: The Relationship and Dynamic between Odd Molly and its CommunityHanna WittrockPart IVFashion, Waste, Sustainability and Ethics10. Consumption of Clothes and the Problems of Waste in Affluent Societies – Understanding the Driving Forces of Consumption and WasteKarin M. Ekström 11. Sustainable Fashion Marketing: Green or Greenwash? Elaine L. Ritch 12. ‘Ethical Fashion’ is a FictionEfrat TseëlonAfterword - Growing Demands of Ethics and Aesthetics Francesco Morace

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Book SynopsisCrime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction: An Illustrated Manual and Field Guide provides methodologies to help investigators to think broadly when seeking out evidence at a scene and, likewise, utilize all the information from a caseespecially the observable physical evidence, besides what are collectable, in reconstructing events.In the introductory chapters the author highlights the importance of crime scene reconstruction when answering the question How something could have happened? From there, he goes on to explain the principles of exchange, identification, individualization and reconstruction. Here, the observe-hypothesize model, proposed in this field-guide, is presented: outlining how every source of information ranging from laboratory reports, opinions from medical doctors, statements of witnesses, and confessions of suspects should be reconcilable with the evidence-based reconstruction made in the crime scene. In this, the author contends that qualifieTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Conceptual Foundations in Forensic Science and the Position of Crime Scene Investigation 3. General Crime Scene Procedure 4. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death by Hanging 5. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death Due to Traumatic Injuries 6. Schema for Exhuming Buried Human Remains 7. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death Due to Burns 8. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death Due to Fall from Height 9. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death Due to Electrocution 10. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death by Drowning 11. Schema for Investigating Cases of Death Due to Poisoning 12. Schema for Investigating Sexual Assault Cases 13. Schema for Investigating Cases Involving Firearms 14. Schema for Investigating Cases of Explosions 15. Schema for Investigating Structure Fires 16. Schema for Investigating Vehicle-Related Incident Scenes 17. Epilogue

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Book SynopsisVoluntariness is a necessary condition of valid consent. But determining whether a person consented voluntarily can be difficult, especially when people are subjected to coercion or manipulation, placed in a situation with no acceptable alternative other than to consent to something, or find themselves in an abusive relationship.This book presents a novel view on the voluntariness of consent, especially medical consent, which the author calls Interpersonal Consenter-Consentee Justification (ICCJ). According to this view, consent is voluntary if and only if the process by which it has been obtained aligns with specific principles of interpersonal justification. ICCJ is distinctive because it explains voluntary consent neither as a psychological' concept indicative of the inner states of a person's mind (e.g. willingness or reluctance) nor as a circumstantial' concept indicative of a person's set of options. Rather, ICCJ explains the voluntariness of consent as an interpersonalTrade Review"This book is extremely impressive. It presents a new and original approach to the issue of the role of voluntariness in valid consent, one emerging from and informed by a thorough knowledge of the extensive literature in the field and in a wide array of different debates. The presentation is very well organized, and the overall strategy is powerfully and clearly articulated. At the same time, it contains a remarkable number of fruitful and suggestive arguments."Roger Crisp, St Anne's College, University of Oxford, UK"Kiener proposes a radical, novel account of when consent is voluntary, namely that consent is voluntary by default and only becomes involuntary when motivated by influences that cannot be interpersonally justified. His account has striking implications for organ donation, payment in clinical trials and nudging, and also extends to sexual relations. The most significant and original contribution to consent in the last 20 years."Julian Savulescu, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsPart 1: A Novel Account of Voluntary Consent 1. Introduction 2. The History and Definition of Voluntariness and Consent 3. My Proposal: Interpersonal Consenter-Consentee Justification (ICCJ) Part 2: The Theory of Voluntary Consent 4. Voluntariness and Causation 5. Voluntariness and Morality 6. Voluntariness and Coercion Part 3: The Practice of Voluntary Consent 7. Nudging and Manipulation 8. Payment in Clinical Trials 9. Living Organ Donation 10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume addresses the broader aspects of the political and social landscape, human rights violations, accountability and advocacy efforts, and humanitarian challenges faced by the Rohingya from Myanmar. The work brings together different voices of legal, policy, and international affairs experts to construct a framework which addresses the complex and nuanced issues comprising the Rohingya crisis. Although there is recognition that international legal mechanisms are moving forward more quickly than anticipated, these processes do not constitute standalone sustainable solutions. Myanmar's myriad political, social cohesion, development and security challenges are likely to persist even as justice and accountability processes move forward. Thus, this book project is premised on the consensus that the international community should complement international justice mechanisms by looking toward creative and multi-faceted approaches in addition to justice and accountabiliTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Complex Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis Manzoor Hasan, Syed Mansoob Murshed and Priya Pillai Theme 1: The Rohingya Crisis and Myanmar’s Social and Political Landscape 1. Political-Legal Considerations of the Rohingya Refugee Situation: Seeking Accountability, Relief and Solutions Brian Gorlick 2. The double burden of lives in camps: Stateless Rohingya communities in Bangladesh and their multiple displacements Sadaf Noor E Islam and Nayanika Mookherjee Theme 2: Justice and Accountability 3. A Tale of Two International Law Principles: Ensuring Justice and Accountability for the Rohingya Quazi Omar Foysal 4. Who speaks for the Rohingya? Ideals and Realities of Intervention before the World Court Brian McGarry 5. Racialised Denationalisation as Apartheid Michelle Foster and Jade Roberts 6. Identifying ‘Other Argentinas’: Variables in Considering Universal Jurisdiction Forum States Jennifer Keene-McCann and Aakash Chandran 7. A "Patchwork Quilt" of Fact-finding and International Accountability in Myanmar Priya Pillai Theme 3: Toward Sustainable Solutions: Multi-faceted Engagements for Concrete Action 8. Are you real, seriously? Ethical dilemmas of an online role play on the Rohingya crisis Helen Hintjens, Md. Mizanur Rahman and Ron Linser 9. NGO roles in achieving Transitional Justice for crimes against the Rohingya Tonny Raymond Kirabira and Emma Palmer 10. Re-envisioning the Responsibility to Protect for the Rohingya Context Ahmed Shafquat Hassan

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Book SynopsisThe Journey from Prison to Community: Developing Identity, Meaning and Belonging with Men in the UK provides a practical guide for practitioners working with men to successfully make the transition between prison and the community. This transition presents significant challenges, especially for those who have served many years in prison; for those who have experienced multiple cycles of release/recall; for those whose personality traits make it harder for them to build relationships and cope with strong emotions; and for those whose lives have been characterised by trauma, chaos, crime and institutionalisation. Drawing on the authors'' clinical expertise and the lived experiences of real service-users, alongside the latest research in the field, the book identifies key issues in transition and explores the impact of these issues. Crucially, it provides guidance, tools and support to professionals working with men in the UK to build a crime-free, socially integrated aTrade Review'This is an exceptional book that digs deep into the complexities and challenges of community reintegration for individuals leaving custody. Jo Shingler and Jennifer Stickney do an outstanding job of bringing together the limited research in the area, and this is illustrated throughout with examples of what works (and what doesn’t) from experts in the field. The voices of men who have lived (and sometimes failed) experience of community reintegration are loud and clear in this volume and we need to listen to them. This book has the potential to change resettlement practice for the better and it deserves to be on the bookshelf of every criminal justice practitioner and parole board member in the country.' Dr Louise Bowers, HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist, Director of The Forensic Psychologist Service, UK'This insightful and often moving book focuses on the transition from prison into the community. Written collaboratively by scholars, community practitioners and people with lived experience, it discusses the practical, psychological and emotional challenges encountered on release and explores ways in which people can be supported. Many chapters reflect on trauma, commonly aggravated by imprisonment itself, and the incessant difficulties posed by these experiences, interacting so painfully with the stigma that many encounter. The book will be of value to researchers and practitioners, but also to those anticipating their own release from prison. Among the powerful messages from this volume is that, in a criminal justice culture preoccupied with punishment, risk and monitoring, it is usually kindness, genuineness and trust that work best in supporting desistance.' Rob Canton, Professor Emeritus, De Montfort University, UK'This impressively researched book is very obviously grounded in an intimate knowledge of prisons and the people in them, and has much practical advice to offer. In offering a theoretical framework for the unsung work of so many different people it has the potential to improve outcomes – but also perhaps to raise the status of that work in the eyes both of the public and those delivering it.' Peter Dawson'This book is a valuable resource for clinicians working within criminal justice and those with an interest in the system and people it cares for. It shines a light on a wide range of issues that men resettling from prison experience from the perspective of clinicians and other practitioners, together with the academic evidence that gives context to their stories. It provides an insight into the people behind the processes and provides tools and practices to support their successful progression from custody to the community.' Chris Gunderson, Head of Future Regime Design in Prisons, HM Prison & Probation Service, UK'This book marks a paradigm shift for forensic practitioners, providing a voice to the people we work with by co-creating a resource that is essential for both practitioners and aspiring practitioners. It focusses on lived experience; what it feels like, is like for people who know the pain of imprisonment and who face the challenges of leaving prison, reconnecting with society and recovery. In particular it focuses on what it is like to work with professionals as they take this journey. Those authentic, lived experiences call for us ‘professionals’ (also human beings) to change, to be more genuine, compassionate, human as we work with people on their journey through and out of prison. I want to thank the authors for creating this book, for shining a light for the future of our profession and providing much needed direction.' Dr Nic Bowes, Forensic Psychologist, Reader in Forensic Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Chair of the British Psychological Society Division of Forensic Psychology, UK'A volume aching with the recognition of mutual humanity, and what it means to better account for this when supporting those working to establish a life beyond the walls of prison. Contributors confront us with the multiple barriers – and trauma – efforts to resettle after prison are so often fraught with. In so doing they prompt us to meaningfully consider how we might better support those who live and work inside. A profoundly important contribution to the literature, offering no easy answers, but a multitude of creative and thoughtful insight about how we might do better.' Dr Kate Herrity, Research Fellow at Kings College, Cambridge University, UK'This book represents a welcome multi-disciplinary addition to the literature on the issues and practicalities of supporting post-imprisonment resettlement. It brings useful frontline insights into the challenges and opportunities experienced by people on release, but also perspectives how and why these challenges develop. It is a valuable resource for multi-disciplinary practitioners seeking to tailor their approaches to more effectively meet the needs of people navigating life post-release.' Dr Catriona Connell, Occupational Therapist, Research Fellow, Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research, University of Stirling, UK'Insightful and practical, this book demonstrates how the perspectives of experienced practitioners and their clients can be combined with research and theory to illuminate a multifaceted area which has often been poorly understood. It also leaves the reader in little doubt that the area of resettlement after custody is intrinsic to the effective operation, as well as the humanity, of the criminal justice system.' Dr Adrian Needs, Visiting Research Fellow, University of Portsmouth, UKTable of ContentsPart 1: Stages in Transition 1. One more step along the road to freedom. 2. “I can see freedom but I can’t have it”: Supporting people in the immediate aftermath of release 3. Recall, recovery and re-release Part 2: Specific Issues in the Transition Journey 4. Trauma and release from prison: Understanding and navigating trauma responses in the community 5. “180 prisoners and the noise… it hits you, BANG!!”: Sensory systems, incarceration and resettlement 6. Away from the chemical embrace: Navigating substance dependence from custody to community 7. “How could I know what to do?”: Supporting people in building practical skills for resettlement and reintegration 8. “I don’t have relationships anymore…”: Navigating licence conditions and transition into the community for men with sexual convictions Part 3: Professional Approaches to Resettlement 9. “It’s not just words, it’s something you can feel”: How therapeutic relationships can support prison-community transitions 10. “They spoke to me like I was a human, so I behaved like a human”: Mattering, hope and release from prison Afterword: Breaking down barriers to resettlement: Acknowledging and overcoming the “them and us” mindset

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the tensions that have arisen in the diaspora as a result of large numbers of Russian migrants entering established overseas parishes following the collapse of the Soviet Union.These tensions, made more fervent by the increasing role of the Church as part of the expression of Russian identity and by the Church's entry into the global culture wars', carry with them alternative views of a range of key issues cosmopolitanism versus reservation, liberalism versus conservatism and ecumenism versus dogmatism.The book focuses on particular disputes, discusses the broader debates and examines the wider context of how the Russian Orthodox Church is evolving overall.

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Book SynopsisIn Pulling Back the Curtain on Qualitative Research, the authors maintain that for sociologists the entire world is a laboratory. Seldom do they attend social gatherings without observing people and their interaction in a systematic and intellectually curious way. Regular trips to the grocery store, church services, and engagement with social media all open the door to sociological questioning and encourage forms of empirical observation and data collection.Here, in this practical and in-depth guide to conducting qualitative sociological field research, the authors offer step-by-step guidance to the processes of choosing a research question and forming research objectives; gaining entry to research settings; and reporting and analyzing findings. Each chapter features a past research assignment, wherein the authors draw attention to important ethical considerations and extract the many lessons, quirks, and unanticipated findings they experienced along the way that rTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements 1. Designing and Conducting Qualitative Research 2. Striving for Objective and Unbiased Qualitative Research 3. Visiting the Old Order Amish in Oklahoma and Kansas: Case Studies 4. Working on a Beef Slaughter Assembly Line 5. Portraying the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus at a Shopping Mall 6. Studying Morticians and Funeral Directors 7. Interviewing Topless Dancers 8. Riding With Modern American Motorcyclists 9. Performing a Content Analysis of Motorcyclists and the Media 10. Studying Kindergarten 11. Pumping Iron in the 1980s and Working Out in the Twenty-First Century 12. Conducting Qualitative Research in the Age of Disenlightenment Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the ways in which indigeneity interacts with climate change politics at multiple levels and at the same time offers a self-critical reflection on the role of ethnographic research (and researchers) in this process. Through a multi-sited ethnography, it shows how indigeneity and climate change mitigation are at this point so intensely intertwined that one cannot be clearly understood without considering the other. While indigenous identities have been (re)defined in relation to climate change, it argues that Indigenous Peoples continue to subvert pervasive notions of the nature/culture dichotomy and disrupt our understanding of what it means to be human in relation to nature. It encourages students and researchers in anthropology, international development, and other related fields to engage in more meaningful reflection on the epistemic shortcomings of âœthe Westâ, including in our own research, and to acknowledge the ongoing role of power, coloniality, extractivi

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Book SynopsisNPR''s Andrew Limbong talks to Amy Cooter of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies about how realistic an idea of a second civil war isNostalgia, Nationalism, and the US Militia Movement is an accessible primer on the contemporary US militia movement. Exploring the complicated history of militias in the United States, starting with the Revolutionary War period, this book leverages unique data from ethnographic fieldwork, in-depth interviews, and previously unseen archival materials from militia founder Norm Olson to detail the modern movement's origin and trajectory through the attempted insurrection of January 6th and beyond.This book uses the lenses of nostalgia and settler colonialism to explain militia members' actions and beliefs, including their understandings of both nationalism and masculinity. This aTrade Review“It is rare for scholars or journalists to have the kind of insider access to the militia movement that Amy Cooter has. Combining rich ethnographic data with historical context and sociological critique, Paper Patriots provides a rigorous analysis of the modern militia movement that should be required reading for anyone interested in understanding new developments and historical continuities on the American right.” Ruth Braunstein, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Connecticut“The militia and the hard right in America keep not going away. Indeed, given the global prevalence of populism, internet outlets, and patterns of democratic deconsolidation on a worldwide scale, the issues examined in this book seem likely to remain relevant well into the future. Its understanding of the origins of the militia movement, as well as the author’s access to Norm Olson’s archives, is valuable. The logic of the approach is right on target and adds to the conversation about the way(s) the militia movement operates in the United States, and, by extension, the hard right as well. I am a big fan of the promise of this book!” Lane Crothers, Professor of Politics, Illinois State University“Cooter convincingly argues that growth in the modern, unlawful militia movement is a barometer for broader political trends. With insights gleaned from both original empirical data and rich historical and theoretical framing, Nostalgia, Nationalism, and the US Militia Movement is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand contemporary threats to U.S. democracy.” Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, American University & PERIL“Cooter’s book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding contemporary militia groups or domestic extremism more broadly. Her years of research – often based on direct interaction with participants in these groups – reveal the complexity, fluidity, and inconsistency in what drives those who participate in nostalgic groups. And though this book focuses on militia groups, Cooter offers important lessons for stakeholders and practitioners who are concerned about a range of different forms of domestic extremism.” Sam Jackson, Senior Research Fellow, CTEC @ MIISTable of ContentsIntroduction1. The Modern US Militia Movement: Member’s Motivations, Beliefs and Practices2. Militia History in the US: Contextualizing the Modern Movement3. Militia Origins: The Gospel According to Norm Olson4. The Oklahoma City Bombing and Militia Decline: A Floundering Father 5. Settling for Nostalgia: How Nostalgia and a Rural Mentality Shape the Militia Movement6. The Movement’s Trajectory: The early 2000s, the Trump Era, and Beyond7. Conclusion: Signals of Violence and Informed Best Practices

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the role of law and policy in circular economy transitions and their impacts on justice, including on distributional equity and recognition and procedural rights, especially for people already marginalised under the current dominant economic system.Amid increasing demand for virgin raw materials, and unsustainable consumption and waste disposal that are driving the global ecological and climate crisis, there are growing calls to urgently transition to circular economies. Despite an increasing number of circular approaches being adopted, implemented, and integrated in national and local laws and policies, the number of commercially successful business stories remains isolated. Moreover, questions about whether circular economy laws and policies are delivering fair and just global outcomes need to be addressed. This book examines this significant knowledge gap to understand legal experiences, including justice and equity issues in the global context, so that

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Book SynopsisCriminal Procedure and Sentencing provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to each step of criminal procedure, from the arrest of the suspect through to trial, sentencing, and appeals. Taking a strong practical focus throughout, it covers all aspects of the process of the criminal courts.The tenth edition has been fully revised and significantly expanded, with updates including: key recent case law, new legislation including the Sentencing Act 2020, the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022, and the Police, Crime and Sentencing Act 2022, as well as the latest Criminal Procedure Rules and the new Criminal Practice Directions. Online support material will offer readers access to regular updates to the law and a comprehensive set of web links, as well as advice on additional reading and research for those seeking to engage in critical evaluation of the criminal justice system.The author's authoritative yet engaging writing style brings the subject to life and he

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Book SynopsisResearchers of human behaviour have identified an orgasm gap: Men usually orgasm during intercourse, whereas women often do not. This book addresses this mystery. The two leading explanations are either that women are psychologically broken - Freud's theory or badly designed the by-product theory. However, there is a much more compelling third explanation. Evolutionary biology, anatomy, physiology, and direct sex research suggest women have evolved under their own selection pressures and orgasm is a fitness-increasing consequence of such selective factors. This is revealed in their patterns of orgasmic response, which are neither random nor inexplicable.Key Features Synthesizes decades of peer-reviewed sex research in anatomy, biology, physiology, and behavior Engagingly written based on feedback from students, peers, and interested lay persons Makes sense of the orgasm gap between men and women Provides a wider context of human sexual dim

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the fundamentals of sport sociology and social issues in sport for students of physical education (PE) and coaching. It provides an accessible, jargon-free foundation for understanding the relationships between sport, education, and wider society that puts into context the reader''s applied studies in PE and coaching.Drawing on cutting-edge research, this book examines core topics in the study of sport and society, including the origins of sport, sport education, sport as business, commodification, globalisation, sport and health, sport and the media, gender, migration, and Indigenous people in sport. Throughout this book, in-depth commentary' pieces look closely at particular pieces of research that illustrate the sociological themes being examined, from the impact of sport media on school children to the effects of hegemonic masculinity in rugby.This book is invaluable reading for any course on sport and society, physical education, sports coachiTable of Contents1 The origins of sport 2 Sport sociology 3 Sport as education vs Sport as business COMMENTARY 1Professionalism vs Amateurism in New Zealand Club Rugby 4 The commodification of sport 5 The globalisation of sport COMMENTARY 2Indigenous Australians’ transitioning into the NRL and AFL 6 Sport, health, and sponsorship 7 Media–Sport COMMENTARY 3The influence of media–sport on Australianchildren 8 Sport and gender COMMENTARY 4Disrupting hegemonic masculinity in high-school rugby 9 The anti-social foundations of lifestyle sports Nick MaitlandCOMMENTARY 5Waves for wellbeing and surfing in middle age With Nick Maitland10 Transnational athlete migration

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the topic of identity and collective memory in football fandom. Drawing on global research in history, sociology and political science, the book looks at how, where and why football fans and supporters' groups introduce particular role models into their self-identity and performative narratives.The book presents original, cutting-edge research that illustrates the complex, multidimensional nature of the (re-)formulation of collective memory and the elevation of role models. It looks at the processes by which some supporters' groups celebrate historical and contemporary figures including political leaders, warriors, revolutionaries, or armed resistance groups that they believe embody patriotic, regional or nationalist virtues, as well as supporters' groups who define their patriotism in opposition to these figures. The book presents cases ranging from Ukrainian football ultras in the shadow of Russian aggression, and Jewish role models in Germany's collect

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume critically engages with the debate on teacher education systems in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), considering the effects of contemporary globalisation processes on each differing geographic location.Written by leading researchers from the BRICS countries, chapters reveal the processes present in these countries regarding the often-problematic relationships between research, policy, and practice, as well as the extent of integration between higher education institutions and basic schools, with particular emphasis on teachers' professional development. With a particular focus on the role of research and positioning of the school practicum, the book offers new insights into the processes of educational globalisation. It presents comparative discussions of the development of BRICS and the significance of education and preparation of teachers between the five nations, each with differing educational traditions.Ultim

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Book SynopsisTribalism is a key evolutionary feature of humans, and the recent growth in tribal polarisation presents a serious challenge to our highly individualistic civilisation. This fascinating book examines the psychological origins and consequences of tribalism both in our private and in our public lives.The chapters explore how social, evolutionary, biological, and cognitive factors shape our tribal habits, featuring contributions from eminent international researchers. The chapters review the nature and origins of tribalism, the psychological mechanisms promoting tribalism, how tribal narratives can distort rationality and perceptions of reality, and the role of tribalism in politics and public affairs. The contributions investigate how insecurity, the search for meaning and attachment, victimhood, grievance, and cognitive shortcomings can facilitate tribal bonding and how such groups once formed can foster conflict, hatred, and irrational behaviours. The book suggests tha

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Book SynopsisThis third edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an accessible overview of the core topics and theories in this fascinating discipline.The book provides an engaging discussion of core topics and theory in forensic psychology, alongside information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist. In addition to the established topics such as the psychology of crime and criminality, police psychology, victimology and correctional psychology, this edition has been fully updated to include coverage of: The impact of labelling offenders The effectiveness of new assessment Rehabilitation programmes Special topics such as terrorism, the effects of war on ex-service personnel and offender profiling have been updated, and further attention is paid to recent changes to legislation in the UK and other countries. The book also explores the importance of nature and nurture for people who commit offences, with a

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Book SynopsisThis textbook offers a unique insight into the theoretical and applied aspects of human development in relation to the cultural traditions of non-Western countries.Presented in a modular form, this comprehensive and thematic approach to lifespan development will help students develop an understanding of human development in varied Indian social contexts. Covering all stages of development including the development of self and personality, social understanding, human strengths, sustainable development, lifelong learning, and many more, the book highlights current research in these areas as well as provides learning objectives, points for reflection, web links, and a glossary.This book is an essential reading for undergraduate students of psychology, human development, and allied fields, as well as for postgraduates with an interest in studying human development in a non-Western context.

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Book SynopsisThis manual provides students in academic laboratory courses with hands-on experience in the major processes of forensic anthropology. Designed to accompany the textbook Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, sixth edition, the manual introduces core procedures and protocol, with exercise worksheets to reinforce the methodologies of forensic anthropology and enhance student comprehension. For the fifth edition, the manual has been updated in line with the textbook, incorporating new methods, figures, and worksheets. Each chapter contains explanations of the terminology, osteological features, and measurements needed to understand each of the topics. New for this edition, in many chapters students will find the incorporation of QR codes to give them immediate access to relevant video or website content to assist with the task at hand. In addition, in an attempt to create an inclusive learning environment, the authors have included online resources for most chapters that

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Book SynopsisDecolonising Design in Africa offers a groundbreaking exploration of design education in Africa through a decolonial lens. By examining the colonial legacies that have shaped design education in Africa, it foregrounds the problematic ways that current pedagogical approaches primarily reflect western values and priorities. This book advocates for integrating Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and philosophies into contemporary African design education. It spans a wide geographical and temporal range, from historical analyses of colonial influences to envisioning decolonised African design futures. It delves into diverse aspects including spirituality in design, cultural symbolism, sustainable practices, and the ethical dimensions of decolonising design.Pioneering in its interdisciplinary approach, the book weaves together theoretical discussions, methodological innovations like storytelling, and practical strategies for curriculum reform. It presents inspiring case studies of designers and educators who are actively decolonising their practices. Decolonising Design in Africa is a vital resource for design educators, students, practitioners, and policymakers, not just in Africa but worldwide. It makes a compelling case for reimagining design education in a more inclusive, contextually relevant and socially conscious way. The book's ultimate aim is to cultivate a new generation of designers equipped to address the complex challenges of a decolonising world.

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Book SynopsisThis volume addresses the pivotal role of feedback in enhancing students'' motivation and learning. Through a series of innovative studies, it uncovers the intricacies of how students perceive and utilize feedback, offering practical strategies for educators while bridging the gap between feedback research and classroom practice.The book showcases six outstanding studies that offer unique insights into how teacher feedback influences student learning and achievement, all from the perspectives of students. Chapters delve into various meaningful explorations of the paramount role of feedback in education, offering readers profound insights into its pivotal significance, the nuanced ways students respond to it, and the intricate mechanisms governing its influence on student achievement and engagement. The volume uncovers key mediators such as growth-oriented goals, feedback beliefs, and school identification, shedding light on how these factors shape the impact of feedback. Table of ContentsIntroduction to unlocking the power of teacher feedback: a student-centric perspective 1. The role of teacher feedback–feedforward and personal best goal setting in students’ mathematics achievement: a goal setting theory perspective 2. Individual differences in self-reported use of assessment feedback: the mediating role of feedback beliefs 3. Supporting students’ engagement with teachers’ feedback: the role of students’ school identification 4. Promoting student engagement with teacher feedback through rebuttal writing 5. Effects of cognitive appraisal styles and feedback types on feedback acceptance and motivation for challenge 6. A meta-analysis on the impact of grades and comments on academic motivation and achievement: a case for written feedback

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Book SynopsisA philosophical look at heavy metal''s dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world''s most influential and enduring rock bands. Dubbed the Beatles of heavy metal by Rolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classic songs like Paranoid, Iron Man, and War Pigs, songs whose lyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight. Their songs confront existential despair, social instability, political corruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil. This book explores the wide range of profound ideas in the band''s music and lyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as never before. Discusses and debates essential Black Sabbath topics and themes, such as the problem of evil, War Pigs and the nature of just war theory, whether or not Sabbath is still Sabbath without Ozzy, and whether evil is in the ear of the beholder Gives you new perspectives on Black Sabbath''s music and lyrics Provides a deeper aTrade Review“This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, shedding a lot of light on the members, music, and society with regards to everything from religion to family.” (Sacramento Book Review, 1 June 2013) “This is a thoroughly enjoyable read, shedding a lot of light on the members, music, and society with regards to everything from religion to family.” (City Book Review, 1 March 2013) “Black Sabbath & Philosophy is a wholly absorbing read large . . . A long-overdue work, and a rewarding one both for fans and those curious about the philosophical gravity behind all those murky riffs.” (PopMatters, 11 January 2013) “Much like Black Sabbath themselves, this wide-ranging, amusing book entertains and makes your brain ache in equal measure.” (Record Collector, 1 December 2012) “A book to dip into, that will get you thinking and almost certainly have you going back and listening to your old Black Sabbath albums in a different light. Highly recommended.” (Get Ready to Rock, 20 November 2012) Table of ContentsIntroduction: “What Is This That Stands Before Me?” x Acknowledgments: They Sold Their Souls for Rock ‘n’ Roll xii Part I Necessary Evil 1 1 Beyond Good and Evil: Facing Your Demons With Black Sabbath and Existentialism 3 William Irwin 2 Masters of a Better Possible Reality: Conquering Evil With Love 12 Liz Stillwaggon Swan 3 “Is It the End, My Friend?” Black Sabbath’s Apocalypse of Horror 20 Brian Froese Part II Playing Devil’s Advocate 31 4 Black Sabbath and the Sound of Evil 33 Joel McIver 5 The Worst of All Possible Worlds: Schopenhauer Meets Sabbath 41 James Heathers 6 Tony Iommi’s Hand of Doom: From Plastic Fingertips to Creative Freedom 51 Ken Pepper Part III The Dark Art of Metal 61 7 The Art of Black Sabbath: Aristotle Joins the Band 63 Greg Littmann 8 Black Sabbath and the Problem of Defining Metal 76 Søren R. Frimodt-Møller 9 Saint Vitus Dance: The Art of Doom 87 Manuel Bremer and Daniel Cohnitz 10 Gods, Drugs, and Ghosts: Finding Dionysus and Apollo in Black Sabbath and the Birth of Heavy Metal 96 Dennis Knepp Part IV Is It Still Sabbath Without Ozzy? 111 11 It’s Not Sabbath Unless Ozzy’s the Singer (But It’s Fine If You Disagree) 113 James Bondarchuk 12 Fightin’ Words: Sabbath Doesn ’ t Need the Ozzman 126 Wesley D. Cray 13 The Name Remains the Same—But Should It? 140 Mark D. White Part V Symptoms of The Universe 149 14 Wicked World: The Politics of the Supernatural in Black Sabbath 151 Erich Christiansen 15 “Demons, Dreamers, and Madmen”: Is Ozzy Going Insane? 163 Kevin McCain 16 “As the War Machine Keeps Turning”: Just War Theory, Pacifism, and the War on Terror 171 Jacob M. Held 17 Stop Stereotyping Sabbath: Sex, Subjugation, and Stupidity 182 Robert Arp Contributors: Children of the Grave 190 Index: The Writ 195

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Figures x List of Tables xv List of Boxes xvi Acknowledgments xvii About the Companion Website xviii 1 Introduction: The View from a Human-Made Wild 1 What is This Book? 6 The Authors’ Points of View 9 Part I Approaches and Perspectives 13 2 Population and Scarcity 15 A Booming China or a Busting One? 16 The Problem of Exponential Growth 17 Population, Development, and Environment Impact 19 The Other Side of the Coin: Population and Innovation 23 Limits to Population: An Effect Rather than a Cause? 24 Thinking with Population 29 3 Markets and Commodities 33 The Bet 34 Managing Environmental Bads: The Coase Theorem 37 Market Failure 39 Market-Based Solutions to Environmental Problems 40 Beyond Market Failure: Gaps between Nature and Economy 45 Thinking with Markets 48 4 Institutions and “The Commons” 51 Controlling Carbon? 52 The Prisoner’s Dilemma 52 The Tragedy of the Commons 54 The Evidence and Logic of Collective Action 56 Crafting Sustainable Environmental Institutions 58 Are All Commoners Equal? Does Scale Matter? 62 Thinking with Institutions 64 5 Environmental Ethics 67 The Price of Cheap Meat 68 Improving Nature: From Biblical Tradition to John Locke 70 Gifford Pinchot vs. John Muir in Yosemite, California 72 Aldo Leopold and “The Land Ethic” 74 Liberation for Animals! 76 CAFOs and Climate Change: Now that You Know, What Should You Do? 78 Holism and Other Pitfalls 78 Thinking with Ethics 80 6 Risks and Technology 83 The Bt Cotton Revolution 84 Environments as Hazard 85 The Problem of Risk Perception 87 Risk as Culture 90 Beyond Risk: The Political Economy of Hazards 92 Thinking with Risk and Technology 95 7 Political Economy 99 The Contradictions of COVID-19 100 Labor, Accumulation, and Crisis 101 Production of Nature 108 Global Capitalism and the Ecology of Uneven Development 110 Social Reproduction and Nature 112 Environments and Economism 114 Thinking with Political Economy 114 8 Social Construction of Nature 118 The Blank Spot on the Map 119 So You Say It’s “Natural?” 120 Environmental Discourse 124 The Limits of Constructivism: Science, Relativism, and the Very Material World 129 Thinking with Construction 132 9 Feminism and the Environment 136 Gender and Environment 138 From Earth as Woman to Ecofeminism 140 Feminist Approaches to Economies and Nature 142 Feminist Approaches to Knowledge and the Environment 146 Thinking with Feminism and the Environment 152 10 Racialized Environments 156 Structural Environmental Racism 158 Environmental Justice 159 Settler Colonialism 163 Whiteness and Nature 169 Thinking with Racialized Environments 170 Part II Objects of Concern 175 11 Carbon Dioxide 177 Stuck in Pittsburgh Traffic 178 A Short History of CO2 178 Institutions: Climate Free-Riders and Carbon Cooperation 184 Markets: Trading More Gases, Buying Less Carbon 190 Political Economy: Who Killed the Atmosphere? 193 The Carbon Puzzle 196 12 Trees 200 Chained to a Tree in Berkeley, California 201 A Short History of Trees 201 Population and Markets: The Forest Transition Theory 209 Political Economy: Accumulation and Deforestation 212 Gender, Trees, and Power: Feminist Insights into Forests 214 Ethics, Justice, and Equity: Should Trees Have Standing? 216 The Tree Puzzle 218 13 Wolves 222 Wolves, Be Wary Where You Tread 223 A Short History of Wolves 224 Ethics: Rewilding and Wolves 229 Institutions: Stakeholder Management 232 Feminism: Of Wolves and Masculinity 235 The Wolf Puzzle 238 14 Uranium 242 Promise and Peril in Post-Nuclear Worlds 243 A Short History of Uranium 244 Risk and Hazards: Debating the Fate of High-Level Radioactive Waste 250 Race: Environmental Justice and the Navajo Nation 253 Social Construction: Discourses at Work in Australia 256 The Uranium Puzzle 260 15 Tuna 264 Big Trouble for Big Tuna 265 A Short History of Tuna 265 Markets and Commodities: Eco-Labels to the Rescue? 270 Political Economy: Re-regulating Fishery Economies 273 Ethics: Saving Animals, Conserving Species 276 The Tuna Puzzle 279 16 Lawns 283 How Much Do People Love Lawns? 284 A Short History of Lawns 284 Risk and Chemical Decision-Making 288 Social Construction: Good Lawns Mean Good People 291 Political Economy: The Chemical Tail Wags the Turfgrass Dog 292 The Lawn Puzzle 295 17 Bottled Water 298 A Tale of Two Bottles 299 A Short History of Bottled Water 300 Population: Bottling for Scarcity? 305 Risk and Technology: Health and Safety in a Bottle? 307 Political Economy: Manufacturing Demand on an Enclosed Commons 309 Racialized Environments: The Burden of Bottled Water in the United States 312 The Bottled Water Puzzle 314 18 French Fries 318 Getting Your French Fry Fix 319 A Short History of the Fry 319 Feminist Approaches: The Body Politics of French Fries 325 Political Economy and Racialized Environments: Have it Your Way? 328 Ethics: Protecting or Engineering Potato Heritage? 333 The French Fry Puzzle 337 19 E-Waste 341 Digital Divides 342 A Short History of E-Waste 343 E-Waste and Markets: From Externality to Commodity 348 The Political Economy of E-Waste 351 E-Waste and Racialized Environments 355 The E-Waste Puzzle 359 Glossary 362 Index 372

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Website xi List of Figures xii Preface xiii 1 Globalization I 1Liquids, Flows, and Structures Some of the Basics 2 From Solids to Liquids (to Gases) 3 Flows 6 Heavy, Light, Weightless 9 Heavy Structures That Expedite Flows 11 Heavy Structures as Barriers to Flows 16 The Winners and Losers of Global Flows 18 On the Increasing Ubiquity of Global Flows and Structures 20 Thinking About Global Flows and Structures 21 Chapter Summary 23 2 Globalization II 31Some Basic Issues, Debates, and Controversies Is There Such a Thing as Globalization? 32 Is it Globalization, Transnationalization, or Regionalization? 35 If There is Such a Thing as Globalization, When Did it Begin? 36 Globalization or Globalizations? 43 What Drives Globalization? 47 Does Globalization Hop Rather than Flow? 48 If There Is Such a Thing as Globalization, Is It Inexorable? 49 Who Controls Globalization? 51 Does Globaphilia or Globaphobia Have the Upper Hand? 53 What, if Anything, Can Be Done About Globalization? 57 Chapter Summary 59 3 Globalization and Related Processes 67Imperialism, Colonialism, Development, Westernization, Easternization, and Americanization Imperialism 68 Colonialism 72 Development 75 Westernization 77 Easternization 80 Americanization 81 Comparisons with Globalization 92 The Era of the “Posts” 93 Chapter Summary 95 4 Neoliberalism 105Roots, Principles, Criticisms, and Neo-Marxian Alternatives The Historical Context of Neoliberalism 106 Neoliberalism: The Basic Principles 111 Critiquing Neoliberalism 118 Neoliberalism: The Case of Israel 124 The Death of Neoliberalism? 125 Neo-Marxian Theoretical Alternatives to Neoliberalism 126 Chapter Summary 130 5 Global Political Structures and Processes 139 On Political Processes and Flows 140 The Nation-State 141 “Imagined Community” 147 Changes in Global Nation-State Relations 149 Global Political Developments and Structures 160 Regional Political Organizations 163 Global Governance 164 Civil Society 167 Chapter Summary 173 6 Structuring the Global Economy 181 Before Bretton Woods 182 Bretton Woods and the Bretton Woods System 184 The End of Bretton Woods 194 Regional Economic Integration and Free Trade 199 Other Economic Organizations 207 The Role of Emerging Economies 208 The Multinational Corporation (MNC) 209 The Myth of Economic Globalization? 212 Chapter Summary 213 7 Global Economic Flows 219Production and Consumption Global Trade Flows 220 Global Value Chains 222 Increasing Competition for Commodities 231 The Economic Impact of the Flow of Oil 232 Race to the Bottom and Upgrading 235 Outsourcing 237 Financial Globalization 239 Corporations, People, and Ideas 243 Consumption 246 Chapter Summary 253 8 Global Culture and Cultural Flows 261 Cultural Differentialism 263 Cultural Hybridization 272 Cultural Convergence 276 Sport: A Case Study for Global Culture 287 Chapter Summary 293 9 High-Tech Global Flows and Structures 301Technology, Mass Media, the Internet, and Social Media Technology, Time-Space Compression, and Distanciation 302 Mass Media 311 The Internet and Social Media 318 Chapter Summary 332 10 Global Flows of People 341Migration, Human Trafficking, and Tourism Migrants 342 Migration Flows 345 Human Trafficking 369 Tourism 372 Chapter Summary 374 11 Global Environmental Flows 383 Modernization and Environmental Flows 385 Differences among Nation-States 387 Global Climate Change 388 Other Environmental Problems 399 Global Responses 404 Framing Global Responses 413 From Lightness to Heaviness in Environmental Flows 416 Collapse 416 Chapter Summary 417 12 Negative Global Flows and Processes 427Diseases, Dangerous Imports, Crime, Terrorism, War Borderless Diseases 429 Dangerous Imports 435 Crime 438 Terrorism 443 War 453 The Impact of Negative Global Flows on Individuals 462 Chapter Summary 463 13 Global Economic Power and Inequality 471Class Inequalities and Global Cities Class Inequality 472 Global Cities and the Rural-Urban Context 487 Chapter Summary 502 14 Global Power and Inequalities II 509Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Power and Inequality 510 Race and Ethnicity 519 Gender and Sexuality 532 Chapter Summary 543 15 Dealing with, Resisting, and the Futures of, Globalization 553 Dealing with Globalization 554 Resisting Globalization 568 Social Movements and Alter-Globalizations 574 The Futures of Globalization 585 Chapter Summary 588 Appendix 595 Anthropology 596 Sociology 596 Political Science 597 Economics 598 Geography 600 Psychology 601 Literary Criticism (Postcolonial) 602 Other Fields 603 Glossary 607 Index 619

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Part I The Grounds of Ethics 1 1.1 Aesthetics 1 1.2 Agency 5 1.3 Authority 8 1.4 Autonomy 12 1.5 Awareness and Consciousness 16 1.6 Character and Self-Cultivation 20 1.7 Conscience 23 1.8 Constraints 26 1.9 Evolution 28 1.10 Flourishing 31 1.11 Harmony 33 1.12 Hierarchy 36 1.13 Interest 39 1.14 Intuition 42 1.15 Natural Law 45 1.16 Need and Desire 49 1.17 Obligation 52 1.18 Pain, Pleasure, and Happiness 54 1.19 Power 58 1.20 Revelation 61 1.21 Rights 64 1.22 Salvation 68 1.23 Sympathy 71 1.24 Tradition and History 73 Part II Central Concepts in Ethics 77 2.1 Act/Omission 77 2.2 Act/Rule 80 2.3 Bad/Evil/Good 82 2.4 Beneficence/Non-Maleficence 85 2.5 Can/Ought 88 2.6 Cause/Reason 90 2.7 Cognitivism/Non-Cognitivism 93 2.8 Consent 97 2.9 Dharma 100 2.10 Excuse/Explanation/Justification 102 2.11 Exploitation 106 2.12 Golden Mean 110 2.13 Harm 113 2.14 Honour/Shame 116 2.15 Identity 121 2.16 Individual/Collective 124 2.17 Intentions/Consequences 127 2.18 Internalism/Externalism 130 2.19 Intersectionality 133 2.20 Intrinsic/Instrumental Value 136 2.21 Karma 139 2.22 Legal/Moral 142 2.23 Liberty, Freedom 145 2.24 Metaethics/Normative Ethics 149 2.25 Moral Subjects and Agents 152 2.26 Public/Private 155 2.27 Responsibility 158 Part III Frameworks for Ethics 162 3.1 Buddhist Ethics 162 3.2 Care 165 3.3 Confucian Role Ethics 168 3.4 Consequentialism 171 3.5 Contractarianism 175 3.6 Cosmopolitanism 178 3.7 Critical Theory and Culture Critique 181 3.8 Discourse Ethics 183 3.9 Divine Command 185 3.10 Duty and Deontological Ethics 188 3.11 Egoism 192 3.12 Naturalism 195 3.13 Particularism 198 3.14 Perfectionism 200 3.15 Rationalism 203 3.16 Relativism 205 3.17 Relationality and Ubuntu 209 3.18 Subjectivism 213 3.19 Virtue Ethics 216 Part IV Assessment, Judgement, and Critique 221 4.1 Ability 221 4.2 Alienation 224 4.3 Authenticity 226 4.4 Class 229 4.5 Common Sense 232 4.6 Consistency 236 4.7 Counterexamples 238 4.8 Equality and Equity 241 4.9 Fairness 244 4.10 Fallacies 248 4.11 Impartiality and Objectivity 251 4.12 The Is/Ought Gap 255 4.13 Justice and Lawfulness 259 4.14 Moral Sentiment 262 4.15 Paternalism 265 4.16 Politics 268 4.17 Race 271 4.18 Reflective Equilibrium 275 4.19 Sex and Gender 277 4.20 Speciesism 280 4.21 Thought Experiments 284 4.22 Universality and Universalizability 286 Part V The Limits of Ethics 290 5.1 Akrasia 290 5.2 Casuistry and Rationalization 293 5.3 Extreme Circumstances, Grey Areas, and Liminal Cases 296 5.4 Fallenness 299 5.5 False Consciousness 302 5.6 Forgiveness and Mercy 306 5.7 Free Will and Determinism 309 5.8 Historical Distance and Time 313 5.9 Moral Luck 316 5.10 Nihilism and Amorality 319 5.11 Pluralism 322 5.12 Radical Disagreement 325 5.13 Radical Particularity 328 5.14 Scepticism 331 5.15 Self-deception 334 5.16 The Separateness of Persons 337 5.17 Standpoint 339 5.18 Supererogation 343 5.19 Tolerance 346 5.20 Tragedy 349 5.21 War 351 Appendix Resources for the Practice of Ethics 356 Index 360

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Book SynopsisThis text offers the first book-length introduction to more-than-human geography, exploring its key ideas, main debates, and future prospects.An opening chapter traces the origins and emergence of this field of enquiry and positions more-than-human geography as a response to a set of intellectual and political crises in Western thought and politics. It identifies key literatures and thinkers and reflects on the varying usages and meanings of the idea of the more-than-human. Three subsequent sections explore cross-cutting themes that draw together the disparate strands of more-than-human geography: examining new materialisms developed in the field, analysing knowledge practices and methodologies, and finally reflecting on the political and ethical implications of a more-than-human approach. A final chapter examines the tensions between this approach and cognate work in environmental geography to review the strengths and the limitations of more-than-human geographies, and to sp

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Book SynopsisSacred Ecology examines bodies of knowledge held by indigenous and other rural peoples around the world, and asks how we can learn from this knowledge and ways of knowing. Berkes explores the importance of local and indigenous knowledge as a complement to scientific ecology, and its cultural and political significance for indigenous groups themselves. With updates of relevant links for further learning and over 180 new references, the fourth edition gives increased voice to indigenous authors, and reflects the remarkable increase in published local observations of climate change.Table of Contents1 Context of Traditional Ecological Knowledge 2 Traditional Knowledge Comes of Age 3 Intellectual Roots of Traditional Ecological Knowledge4 Traditional Knowledge Systems in Practice 5 Cree Worldview "From the Inside" 6 A Story of Caribou and Social Learning 7 Cree Fishing Practices as Adaptive Management 8 Climate Change and Indigenous Ways of Knowing 9 Holism of Indigenous Knowledge, Complex Systems, and Fuzzy Logic10 How Local and Traditional Knowledge Develops11 Indigenous Knowledge in Context: Myths, Worldviews, Contemporary Applications12 Toward a Unity of Mind and Nature

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Book SynopsisA broad and comprehensive guide to the study of criminology and criminal justice at undergraduate level, this book is essential reading for new students. Assuming no prior knowledge, it offers an essential overview to key themes and issues, brings together theory with practice, and provides useful hints and suggestions for developing the skills required to see you on your way throughout your degree. Features of the book include: A detailed discussion of the study of criminology and criminal justice in Higher Education, An overview of theories of crime and deviance, A discussion as to why and how we punish offenders, An exploration of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, A guide to criminological research and the methods and concepts involved, Examples of original sources in criminology, including key websites, Tips and advice on skills Trade Review"Peter Joyce has produced an excellent transition text for those either commencing or intending to study criminology at degree level that maintains academic integrity yet is accessible. Furthermore, Joyce helps to alleviate some of the concerns students may have regarding studying at university by exploring key skills that will be developed during their studies." - Stuart Agnew, Associate Professor in the School of Law and Social Sciences, University of Suffolk "This new edition of Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Study Guide is essential reading for all undergraduate students studying within the social science field. It is to be recommended to all students as the invaluable source which will see them throughout their studies. The text successfully informs students of a theoretical understanding to crime and deviancy while also providing practical guidance to undertaking criminological research. I will be highly recommending this book." - Dr Sarah Dubberley, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Wrexham Glyndwr University "This is a key resource for undergraduate students who are new to studying criminology. It covers core areas of the curriculum in an accessible and informative way. Students can get to grips with the terminology of the discipline, test their knowledge and skills with practice examples, and learn interesting facts and theories about crime, punishment and research!" - Dr Nicola Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Programme Leader BSc (Hons) Criminology, University of Sunderland Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The causes and prevention of crime and deviancy 2. Why and how offenders are punished 3. The criminal justice process – an overview 4. How to conduct criminological research 5. Criminology sources 6. The presentation of written work 7. Studying criminology in higher education 8. Taking it further exercises Key terms in criminology and criminal justice policy Index

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1999, this book provides a practical guide to those parts of the Children Act 1989 that relate to the provision of services by local authorities to children and families, dealing in particular with the powers and duties of local authorities in such circumstances, care and supervision proceedings and child protection issues. It combines a discussion of the legal framework of the Act and the regulations and guidance with information about good social work and legal practice, relevant research and recent case law. It is grounded on the author's practical experience of providing an advice and advocacy service for families and training for social workers, lawyers and other child care professionals.Table of Contents1. Setting the Scene. 2. Some General Legal Principles and the Forum for Cases. 3. Family Support Services. 4. Child Protection Procedures. 5. Emergencies and Assessments. 6. Proceedings for Care and Supervision Orders. 7. Contact. 8. Planning for Children. 9. Placement.

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Book SynopsisThe Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.tandfebooks.com/, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license.There has been an enormous increase in interest in the use of evidence for public policymaking, but the vast majority of work on the subject has failed to engage with the political nature of decision making and how this influences the ways in which evidence will be used (or misused) within political areas. This book provides new insights into the nature of political bias with regards to evidence and critically considers what an improved' use of evidence would look like from a policymaking perspective.Part I describes the great potential for evidence to help achieve social goals, as well as the challenges raised by the political nature of policymaking. It explores the concern of evidence advocates that political interests drive the misuse or manipulation of evidence, as well as counter-concTrade Review‘This book is a marvellous interdisciplinary synthesis, grounded in case examples and at once critical and constructive. As such, it is both instructive for policy practitioners as well as moving the scholarship of the field forward.’ - Vivian Lin, Professor of Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia‘This is essential reading for anybody working on the smarter use of evidence by government. It catalogues the many biases twisting how research is used by policymakers. It also addresses a vital challenge in our sector – a lack of legitimacy. As well as the academic rigour of this book, there are practical tips on what we can do about these problems, and lessons from across the globe showing where we get it wrong – and how we might get it right.’ - Jonathan Breckon, Head of the Alliance for Useful Evidence, U.K‘This important book goes well beyond standard analyses of evidence informed policy with detailed discussions of the politics of evidence and the political origins (and the cognitive psychology) of bias in the use of research evidence. It addresses a core and often overlooked issue of the governance of evidence use - including the need to consider the institutions and processes in place that can enable the appropriate use of evidence in decision making. This book will be a pretty essential read for anyone concerned with the policy, practice or study of using research to inform decision making.’ - David Gough, Professor of Evidence Informed Policy and Practice, Director of the EPPI-‘This book is a marvellous interdisciplinary synthesis, grounded in case examples and at once critical and constructive. As such, it is both instructive for policy practitioners as well as moving the scholarship of the field forward.’ - Vivian Lin, Professor of Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia‘This is essential reading for anybody working on the smarter use of evidence by government. It catalogues the many biases twisting how research is used by policymakers. It also addresses a vital challenge in our sector – a lack of legitimacy. As well as the academic rigour of this book, there are practical tips on what we can do about these problems, and lessons from across the globe showing where we get it wrong – and how we might get it right.’ - Jonathan Breckon, Head of the Alliance for Useful Evidence, U.K‘This important book goes well beyond standard analyses of evidence informed policy with detailed discussions of the politics of evidence and the political origins (and the cognitive psychology) of bias in the use of research evidence. It addresses a core and often overlooked issue of the governance of evidence use - including the need to consider the institutions and processes in place that can enable the appropriate use of evidence in decision making. This book will be a pretty essential read for anyone concerned with the policy, practice or study of using research to inform decision making.’ - David Gough, Professor of Evidence Informed Policy and Practice, Director of the EPPI-Table of ContentsList of Figures List of TablesList of BoxesAcknowledgmentsPart I: Evidence-based policymaking – opportunities and challengesChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Evidence-based policymaking – an important first step, and the need to take the nextPart II: The politics of evidenceChapter 3. Bias and the politics of evidenceChapter 4. The overt politics of evidence – bias and the pursuit of political interestsChapter 5. The subtle politics of evidence – the cognitive-political origins of biasPart III: Towards the good governance of evidenceChapter 6. What is ‘good evidence for policy’? – from hierarchies to appropriate evidenceChapter 7. What is the ‘good use of evidence’ for policy?Chapter 8. From evidence-based policy to the good governance of evidenceIndex

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