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Book SynopsisA comprehensive resource for human resources professionals in technical industries, this book offers strategies and best practices for expanding and maintaining a diverse workforce, including company branding, community engagement/partnerships, training, and organizational culture considerations.The pandemic and automation have forever changed how and where we work, what work we do, and who will do it. All this uncertainty has impacted talent pipelines in technical industries and highlighted the critical need for talent expansion and inclusion within this global sector. This book addresses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that technical industries face in creating a diverse workforceâa unique context that has been overlooked in broader discussions of workplace diversity. It looks back on the history of diversity management and forward to best practices for expanding talent, including attracting, recruiting, and retaining all talent, including special populations. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the importance of inclusivity in manufacturing, construction, and engineering, along with tools and techniques for implementing these strategies in any organization. A Talent Expansion Framework is included to serve as a blueprint for improving the depth and breadth of talent through action-oriented approaches by leadership, the community, and employees themselves.Human resources practitioners, business owners, and policymakers in technical industries and beyond will appreciate this bookâs focus on practical strategies and its actionable approach to acquiring, developing, and expanding talent.
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Book SynopsisGamma-ray astrophysics combines the exciting fields of Particle Physics and Astronomy. We get to study particle interactions in space! Using the Universe as our laboratory, we are able to study fundamental physics in extreme environments unavailable in labs on Earth.This book summarizes the history, theory, instruments, and current results in the field of particle astrophysics with cosmic gamma rays. We frame things from the experimentalistâs perspective. This book is meant to be a practical guide for students just beginning gamma-ray astrophysics research. It covers topics they donât teach you in your traditional physics classes!We start in the 1800s with Lord Kelvinâs âœThunderstormâ experiment, before going through the design and results of early balloon and satellite experiments, summarizing the particle physics theories of astrophysical phenomena like Pulsars and Dark Matter, describing current gamma-ray observatories, and finally discussing modern exciting results and open questions in the field. We also focus on how the instruments are built and what features determine the performance of each.Come learn about observatories made out of water and satellites that run on the power of a toaster. With the knowledge in this book, you should be able to read detailed research papers and have a better understanding of their content. Whilst not intended for a lay person audience, the content is accessible to non-specialist scientists and undergraduate physics students.This eBook was published Open Access with funding support from the Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics (SCOAP3). The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial (CC BY-NC)] 4.0 license.Key features: The first introductory book on wide field of view TeV gamma-ray observatories Describes particle astrophysics concepts and research results for a non-expert Accompanied by the open access code used to analyze HAWC data
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Book SynopsisK-pop Dance Education is the first comprehensive guide to teaching, studying, and researching K-pop dance in global contexts.Through ethnographic fieldwork with fifty K-pop dance professionals, idols, agency CEOs, and choreographers across the US and Korea, this book offers an inside view of K-pop dance pedagogy. Integrating dance and performance studies, media studies, and cultural studies, it establishes a foundational K-pop dance studies framework and introduces research methods theorizing its cultural, aesthetic, and industrial specificities. Addressing issues of authenticity, training, and postcolonialism, it shows how Koreaâs rigorous idol-training model becomes a creative fan practice in the US and how it overshadows local teachersâ labor under Western choreographers.Positioned to meet growing academic and public demand, this book provides adaptable teaching strategies for universities, arts high schools, community studios, and childrenâs and continuing education programs and serves as an essential resource for Korean pop culture, global performing arts, tourism, and study abroad courses.
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Book SynopsisMaking Machine Musicians: AI for Live Musical Performance explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into live music performances.Offering a comprehensive guide to developing âœmachine musiciansâ capable of interactive improvisation and real-time collaboration with human performers, this book introduces readers to cutting-edge trends in live musical AI. Chapters combine theoretical discussions, practical tutorials, and hands-on projects, providing step-by-step instructions for building autonomous music systems, experimenting with interactive AI tools, and exploring creative applications of AI in live performance. Accompanying software and tutorials ensure accessibility for musicians of all levels, fostering both technical fluency and artistic innovation. Whether used as a textbook, a self-study guide, or a practical manual, it equips readers with the knowledge and tools to explore the emerging field of musical AI and its potential to transform the way we create and experience music.This book will appeal to music technology professionals, educators, and novice musicians alike, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and live music.
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Book SynopsisThis approachable volume uncovers the often-hidden history behind the persistence and resilience of modern slavery in the United States, tracing its evolution from the forced labour on nineteenth century plantations to todayâs hidden global networks of coercion, exploitation and human trafficking.In the period leading up to our modern era, Americans participated in, and profited from, the enslavement of African men and women, Native American children, Chinese peasants, Polynesian islanders, American sailors, and teenage girls from Asia and Eastern Europe. Historical in approach, American Slavery Since Abolition explores the evolution of distinctly modern forms of exploitation like the Prison Industrial Complex, the gig economy, enslavement by the algorithm, cloning and organ theft. Engaging with concepts of agency and coercion, wage-slavery and economic inequality, the book unravels how old systems of domination seem to have been continuously reshaped and reinvigorated by new technologies, requiring ever-expanding supply chains. It shows how these encourage exploitation despite near-continuous efforts to abolish the repulsive trade in human misery, and in doing so, exposes the troubling ways in which the modern US, and most other economies, continue to participate in, and depend on, unfree labour.Lucid and unsettling, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of American history, politics, sociology and American studies.
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Book SynopsisMolecular Exercise Oncology breaks down the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the benefits of different types of physical activity â from aerobic and resistance exercise to simple daily activities â including key scientific findings that provide insights into the foundational concepts of modern exercise oncology, revealing exercise as a potent tool throughout the cancer continuum.This new book uncovers the evidence underpinning primary cancer prevention, how physical activity and exercise can improve treatment outcomes, reduce secondary recurrence risk, and enhance quality of life. With practical resources and pedagogical features, this text serves as an accessible and engaging key text to support student learning and to redefine the way exercise as medicine is perceived, in that every step counts in the battle against cancer.For students studying sport and exercise science, clinical exercise physiology and exercise as medicine, for researchers in the field, and for clinicians working with patients, Molecular Exercise Oncology offers invaluable insights into the latest findings in physical activity, exercise and cancer, with additional perspectives on the cellular and molecular basis of exercise as medicine.
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Book SynopsisDesigning Impactful PGCert in Higher Education Courses is the first guide to focus fully on the design, delivery, evaluation and ongoing development of Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert) provision.Combining practical tools with critical reflection, it addresses a longstanding gap in the literature on taught staff development programmes. Written for those leading a PGCert, teaching on one, or developing a course for the first time, this book is a companion for purposeful and values-led PGCert work. It uses âPGCertâ as an umbrella term for related taught staff development programmes internationally (e.g. PgCAP, PGCLTHE), many of which align with professional recognition routes such as AdvanceHE Fellowships.Structured around Rossiâs roots-to-shoots learning design model, the book explores five interconnected stages of PGCert design: Values, Context, Content, Assessment and Evaluation. While grounded in the UK higher education context, it speaks to global audiences and addresses contemporary challenges including inclusion, professional recognition, digital innovation and evidencing impact. Drawing on over two decades of practice as an educational developer and PGCert course leader, Virna Rossi brings together a wide community of colleagues to share evidence, case studies and adaptable tools for use in local contexts. This is a book that those involved in designing, running and evaluating PGCert provision will return to again and again, using its ideas and tools to make a demonstrable difference in practice.
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Book SynopsisA Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions in British English presents 5,000 of the most common multi-word expressions (MWEs) in contemporary British English, based on data from the British National Corpus 2014.Organized into ten functional categoriesâincluding idioms, phrasal verbs, collocations, and academic or speech formulasâthe dictionary provides detailed frequency, dispersion, and association metrics for each entry. Visual aids such as collocation graphs, sparklines and thematic boxes support comprehension and practical use. It is a comprehensive, research-based resource for understanding and using natural, high-frequency expressions in spoken and written English.Additional support materials for this book are available at https://lancslex.lancaster.ac.uk .Designed for learners, educators, and researchers, the dictionary highlights real-world phraseology across genres and registers.
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Book SynopsisAn interdisciplinary textbook that examines the relationship between globalization and social, political, economic, and environmental health determinants. The new edition of Global Health Governance and Policy: An Introduction provides a unique insight into the global systems and processes that ultimately affect peoples' health.Comprehensive and far-reaching, the book offers a concise overview of the structure, functioning and the role of the main governmental, intergovernmental, hybrid and non-state transnational actors, analysing how they shape health policy and governance across the globe. Updated to reflect important changes since the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2nd edition expands the analysis of specific health issues of global relevance, such as ecosystemic challenges; the global transformation of the food-system; the spread of infectious diseases; the tobacco and substance abuse epidemic; human migration; the increasing levels of social and economic inequality; the global financial crisis; trade and access to drugs. It looks in further depth into digital health and the rise of artificial intelligence, the geopolitical impact of regional conflicts, and the challenge of infodemics.An overview of health systems in the global landscape, global health financing, and career opportunities in global health, complete this fascinating textbook that consolidates as an essential reading for students of all levels and professionals of in a variety of disciplines with and interest in global health.
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Book SynopsisCombining history, theory, case studies and practical guidance, this book offers a critical introduction to interdisciplinary production in the arts and cultural industries.Taking a production studies approach, the book examines how arts and cultural organisations produce and present new work that integrate knowledge and working methods from different disciplines, while accounting for cultural policy, funding and audiences. It provides rich and detailed case studies of interdisciplinary production in practice across a range of international contexts. Rather than taking a specific artform as a starting point, the author focuses on the strategic act of conjunction and considers examples across multiple artforms including the visual and performing arts and beyond. Whilst providing historical and theoretical contextualisation, this book primarily focuses on new, accessible ways to both understand the promise of interdisciplinarity and execute its creation.As the first text to examine the working process of creating complex interdisciplinary cultural projects, this book will be of interest to advanced students in various creative disciplines, including media production, cultural industries and arts management, and curating.
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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the importance of place and the multifaceted process of placemaking to the creation of durable and meaningful urban environments. It features international thought leaders, judiciously curated and convened across disciplines, cultures, and viewpoints to debate their perspectives on the merits and challenges of place and placemaking. Chapters investigate the tenor, timeliness, and tensions of place, and how we envision, co-create, and communicate place with colleagues, citizens, and critics. Stemming from the first Rudy Bruner Debate on Urban Excellence, chapter authors expressly present their experience, insights, and questions on place and placemaking, inspiring critical reflection and action in the world that surrounds us. This book will be of interest to students and practitioners in urban planning, urban design, real estate, architecture, and landscape architecture and to urban advocates and civic leaders.
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Book SynopsisThis timely and innovative book provides an insight into the rapid growth of the wine trade in Hong Kong after the withdrawal of the import duty on wine in February 2008, and outlines Hong Kongâs journey towards becoming a successful global wine consumption and trading hub that has transformed the wine industry worldwide.The book draws on information from over 40 visits to private cellars, storages, vineyards, and attendance at seminars, tasting sessions and trade fairs, as well as other wine related events; over 70 interviews and focus groups conducted with consumers, collectors, diplomats, trade ministers, and other professionals such as auctioneers, distributors, educators, restaurant managers, and sommeliers; and a wide range of marketing material. The findings of this book have practical implications, with the aim of identifying target consumers, outlining a successful formula for transforming a region into a wine hub, mapping the connections between key individuals driving the wine trade, and assessing the potential impact of geopolitical uncertainties on the global wine trade. The book aims to contribute to the growing academic literature on business management, global consumer culture, luxury branding and marketing, and wine research. It illustrates the growth of the Hong Kong wine trade, the development of wine education, and changing consumption practices in the broader context of mainland China and other East Asian regions, highlighting their relationship with the West. The book explores what this transformation tells us about the economic history, cultural ideology, geopolitical changes, and social transformation of the region and explores how the creation of the wine trade was driven by visionary policymakers, inquisitive consumers, and entrepreneurial individuals.This book is relevant to courses in the field of anthropology, Asian studies, business management, geography, geopolitics, intercultural communications, luxury brand marketing, public health, sociology, tourism, and wine education, but equally importantly, it is of interest to professionals working in the food and beverage industry and related business sectors.
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Book SynopsisOn November 3rd, 1979, in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Communist Workers Party (CWP) planned a âœDeath to the Klanâ march in the predominately black, working class, public housing community of Morningside Homes. Nazis and Klansmen drove through and unloaded gunfire killing five CWP members. This work sets apart the story of Morningside Homes residents in this tragedy.The book outlines three key contributions, recognizing the fight for equality beyond the Civil Rights Movement, centering local history, and tying race and class together to underscore âœthe disregard for the impoverished.â It also offers a goal of becoming a blueprint for reconciliation and healing. It builds on previous notions about the relationship between political ideologies such as communism and the ways in which black movements connected or disconnected with those ideas depending on their class and geographical positionality.This book will be of interest to scholars in civil rights/black power history and urban history, specifically those studying the ways in which notions of community politics in the urban south worked to dismantle racial residential segregation.
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Book SynopsisLove, its Meaning and Exploration in Couple Therapy explores essential questions about love in couple relationships and couple therapy.The leading international contributors assembled here consider topics including how to encounter and work with love in the consulting room, what love means to couples and whether this can be problematic, specific challenges for same-sex couples and love in non-monogamous relationships. Each chapter considers an aspect of love and psychoanalytic practice or theory with openness and curiosity, providing a valuable and vibrant perspective on this essential topic. The contributing authors offer a variety of perspectives on love reflecting different theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks.Love, its Meaning and Exploration in Couple Therapy will be essential reading for all clinicians who want to understand, and find new ways of working with, love in intimate adult relationships.
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Book SynopsisMarc Blecher presents a seminal analysis on development of the urban working class in China. Chinese workers have been the subjects of a great deal of analysis by scholars, documentation by journalists and activists, and portrayal by writers, filmmakers, and artists. The Making of Chinaâs Working Class: A World to Lose seeks the foundation for all this in three questions: what kind of class is the Chinese working class?; what are the historical forces and processes that have formed it?; and how does the pattern of class formation help explain the working classâs reactions historically, presently, and even prospectively?Blecher offers a contribution not just to scholarship on Chinese labor politics, but on the countryâs politics and the stateâs hegemony more widely as well as to comparative labor politics. Combining usefulness, thoroughness, and clarity, The Making of Chinaâs Working Class is an outstanding resource for educators and students, a bookshelf staple
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Book SynopsisThis critical text proposes new ways of conceptualizing Black womanhood by challenging plantation patriarchal culture, its binary constructions, and methods of Black heterosexual coupling. Black Womenâs performances of womanhood are understood from juxtapositions with white idealism resulting in Black womanhood explained negatively or for what it is not, rather than positively and expansively as what it is and could be.This book contextualizes Black womanhood as it was shaped by historical experiences of plantation, trauma, survival, and most importantly, triumph. Myrie Obi expands upon her theory of butch heterosexuality, which identifies elements of gender presentation commonly marked as masculine. Using Jack Halberstam's essential work of queer theory, Female Masculinity, as a jumping off point, Myrie Obi uses the Commonwealth Caribbean as a site of new inquiry. Butch heterosexuality challenges the patriarchal gender binary and encourages an understanding of sexuality and gender performance as distinct, arguing against a conflation of female masculinity and lesbianism. The result is an alternative way to start conversations about decolonial approaches to understanding (Caribbean) Black women, Black sexuality and Black gender performances.The book is critical reading for scholar activists and students in the areas of Black Studies or Caribbean Studies, Black Sexualities and Gender Studies, sociology, social work, politics, gender justice and social justice courses.
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Book SynopsisFully updated and expanded throughout, this second edition of Contemporary India: The Basics provides readers with a clear and accessible guide through the richness, diversity, and complexity of modern-day India.This essential second edition highlights the changes that contemporary India has undergone over the last five years or so, including: An analysis of the 2024 general elections, the resulting coalition government, and the charismatic rise of Prime Minister Modi, whose leadership has reshaped the political party system and consolidated his influence. A discussion of Indiaâs debates on secularism and the nationâs search for a modern identity amidst tensions between state power and democratic ideals. Insights into Indiaâs growing global influence, its strained ties with Pakistan over the Kashmir region, and the impact of international conflicts on relations with Canada and the US. An examination of Indiaâs rise as the worldâs fourth-largest economy, the challenges of rural development, and the effects of globalisation. Reflections on the sustainability of Indiaâs growth, the impact of the global pandemic, and the consequences of the climate crisis. Featuring maps, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading, this is the ideal, fully updated, contemporary introduction to one of the most fascinating, culturally diverse, and complex countries in the world.
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Book SynopsisCreate Meaning with Sound: Sound Design Theory for Live Theatre offers an artistic framework that connects philosophy, perception, and storytelling to the practice of theatrical sound design, mapping out a theory of sound design for the performing arts.Drawing from historyâfrom the amphitheaters of ancient Greece to the modern digitally networked stageâthe book traces how humans have used sound to shape emotion, convey truth, and deepen narrative experience. This work provides clear definitions of fundamental concepts such as intention, choice, and meaning, establishing a shared language for designers and collaborators alike. Moving beyond technical manuals, each chapter combines theory with practical reflection and creative exercises that encourage readers to develop their own artistic voice.Designed for students, educators, and practitioners of Sound Design and Theatre Design, Create Meaning with Sound binds art and science to redefine sound design as a creative and interpretive artform in its own right. This book serves as both a classroom text and a creative reference, inviting readers to see themselves not merely as technicians but as storytellers who use sound to inspire emotion, provoke thought, and create meaning on stage and beyond.
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Book SynopsisWhat would anthropology look like if the South were our North? This book turns the map upside down and calls for transforming anthropology from a singular to a plural perspective, which recognizes the Global South as a site of original theory and research rather than merely a source of information.The book acknowledges the structure of racialized and gendered inequalities within which ethnographic research has historically been, and continues to be, conducted, and recognizes the hierarchies created in the West regarding non-Western anthropologists. The authors in this book offer fresh and accessible reflections on their anthropological journeys in the Global South, North, and the worlds in between. They share their ethnographic insights and personal stories to answer the question of why anthropology still needs the Global South.Why Anthropology Needs the Global South is an essential read for anthropology students, professionals and teachers, as well as for anyone seeking a compass for navigating the contemporary world.
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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1990, Gendered Jobs and Social Change is a systematic exploration of the changing structure of womenâs paid work in Britain since the Second World War and an invaluable and accessible text for undergraduate students, and teachers and researchers, in the areas of employment, gender, and class theory.Four substantial case-study chapters, drawing upon original research material, give in-depth accounts of developments across the whole range of womenâs employment, from the âpost-feministâ finance professional to unskilled workers in the hotel and catering industry. This empirical work is set within a context of discussion relating to current theoretical debates of the time concerning gender, occupational segregation, and class and stratification theory and research; it is then complemented by a review of the structure of womenâs employment in other western countries. Besides making an original contribution to research and theory, it also provides an invaluable summary and critique of developments at the time within a series of important sociological debates.
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Book SynopsisMale Icons and Identity in 1960s Britain: Revolt into Style explores the profound social and cultural transformations of the 1960s through the lens of masculinity.This collection of essays delves into how male identity, often resistant to change, serves as a barometer for the broader societal shifts of the era. Contributors from diverse academic backgrounds examine iconic figures from popular music (Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger), cinema (Michael Caine), and television (Patrick Macnee, Peter Wyngarde, and Patrick McGoohan), as well as artistic polymaths like Anthony Newley and Peter Whitehead. The essays also venture into the realms of politics, football, fashion, and fine art, providing a comprehensive view of how evolving masculine ideals influenced British culture. The collection highlights the tension between traditional values and emerging pluralistic ideals, offering a nuanced understanding of the period's cultural dynamics.This collection is ideal for students and academics in gender studies, cultural history, and sociology, as well as general readers interested in understanding a transformative decade when established norms of male identity faced unprecedented challenges.
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Book SynopsisThe last two decades have been marked by economic and social turmoil â from the global financial crash and the austerity turn to the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by cost-of-living crises, geopolitical conflicts and heightened political divisions. This succession of crises has destabilised economic and political systems and risks undermining the hard-won, albeit slow, progress towards gender equality in contemporary societies. At the same time, the way we live and work is being challenged by rapidly developing AI and digital technologies, the imperative to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions, and unresolved pressures to transform care systems to support womenâs sustained participation in waged work. Against this backdrop, this volume offers a long-term perspective on turbulence, grounded on comparative and country evidence from Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Global South. The chapters trace how acute shocks, chronic crises and systemic transformations reverberate through labour markets, households and state policies, reshaping gender inequalities and vulnerabilities and their intersections. The concluding discussion argues that turmoil is evolving into a polycrisis âan entanglement of economic, social, and ecological disruptionsâ while exposing a critical but neglected dimension of turbulence: the crisis of social reproduction and womenâs pivotal role in managing the tensions between production and the social reproduction spheres. By introducing a gender perspective into the polycrisis debate, this volume speaks to scholars in socioeconomics and gender studies; policy experts and advisors on gender equality; and activists, educators and the general public seeking to understand and address the challenges to gender equality in turbulent times.
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Book SynopsisThis powerful book is a multifaceted examination of anorexia nervosa, which explores the anorexicâs internal experience, as well as the key role that specific family dynamics play in the development, experience, and treatment of anorexia.Drawing from her experience as both a psychoanalytic practitioner and a former sufferer, the book builds on Dr. Krestowâs personal history and her clinical experience providing psychoanalytic therapy to anorexics. Presented in three parts, the book first explores the inner psychic drama experienced by people with anorexia: incessant thoughts, the inner torment and the ongoing internal battle for agency and independence from the family. Part Two examines the theme of corruption in the family, which often involves a view of the world as dangerous, and their need to keep the child close and attached. Finally, the book considers treatment implications and argues for the thoughtful and collaborative treatment stance of the therapist, including recognition of the anorexicâs poor level of mentalization, and the therapistâs respect for the anorexicâs intense need for agency that had been thwarted developmentally.Drawing on clinical material, and the authorâs own experiences, The Anorexicâs World in Psychoanalysis will be essential reading for psychoanalysts in practice and in training, to other clinicians working with anorexic patients, anorexics and their families, and the interested general public.
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Book SynopsisHuman Trafficking and Lived Experience draws from extensive interviews with survivors of human trafficking, offering best practices for meaning making through storytelling.Exploitation in human trafficking has been vastly studied and discussed across various disciplines, but this book focuses on the power of stories: how to use them wisely, without retraumatizing survivors, but instead fostering their empowerment and resilience.This is a vital guide for students and practitioners in cultural psychology, counseling, social work, and gender studies, as well as leaders in non-profit organizations and anti-trafficking task forces.
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Book SynopsisLearning from Queer and Trans Studies introduces readers to key topics in queer and trans studies and employs a queer and trans pedagogy through its non-linear structure that makes connections across disciplines, topics, fields of study, time, and place.Employing a thematic structure and innovatively introducing readers to trans and queer histories, language, geographies, theories, communities, bodies, and politics, the book centres queer and trans lives, and uses âœqueerâ and âœtransâ as methodologies for understanding the social world. As well as addressing established topics within the field, the text encourages critical analysis of personal, institutional, and structural dynamics that influence social, economic, education, medical, and political realities.Addressing trans and queer topics from intersectional, global, and transdisciplinary perspectives, Learning from Queer and Trans Studies: An Introduction is an important text for all those studying Gender Studies, Sociology, Politics, Literature, and many other subjects.
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Book SynopsisThis volume reimagines what it means to begin an academic life by exploring the diverse, nonlinear, and often invisible paths that lead people into academic careers. Through essays blending critique and celebration, it gives voice to those who balance doctoral work with caregiving, activism, migration, and marginalization. The volume challenges the myth of the âœideal academicâ and expands the meaning of success in higher education.Readers will gain both insight and affirmation from this collection. The essays deliver practical wisdom and emotional resonance by weaving autoethnography, poetic inquiry, and narrative reflection into acts of resistance and renewal. The bookâs approach is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from feminist, postcolonial, and organizational theory, to reveal how structural inequities shape who gets to belong in academia. By modeling reflective, creative, and plurality of writing, it offers readers ways for reimagining mentorship, scholarly identity, and the rhythms of academic life itself.Starting Academia Differently is written for early career researchers, doctoral students, and academic leaders seeking to make universities more humane, inclusive, and imaginative. It will also resonate with educators, mentors, and practitioners in higher education who wish to support diverse trajectories and foster spaces where different kinds of scholarship, and scholars, can thrive.
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Book SynopsisPhotography-Based Approaches in Health Research: Techniques and Applications is a groundbreaking guide designed to help health researchers and research students navigate the innovative world of photography-based research methods in healthcare. This practical resource capitalizes on the advantages of photographic techniques over traditional methods and provides a structured framework currently lacking in healthcare research. In this comprehensive book, readers will gain insight into a variety of photography-based methodologies such as photo-elicitation, photovoice, visual ethnography, photographic collage, and digital storytelling. This resource includes an in-depth discussion of the interrelatedness between photography and phenomenology in health research, offering a holistic context with historical aspects and exploring the future of photography-based research in the era of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Readers will benefit from case studies and examples from the author's own experience in mental health research, enhancing the book's authenticity and real-world applicability. The final chapter allows readers to apply their new knowledge through exercises and a research proposal template. Ideal for health researchers and students, this book delivers clear guidance for planning, designing, and conducting health research using photography. It offers practical tools for formulating research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings that integrate both visual and textual data. The added complexity of ethical considerations in using photography is addressed in a dedicated chapter.
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Book SynopsisWell-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism. It also extends far beyond philosophy: recent studies into the science and psychology of well-being have propelled the topic to centre stage, and governments spend millions on promoting it. We are encouraged to adopt modes of thinking and behaviour that support individual well-being or wellness.What is well-being? Which theories of well-being are most plausible? In this rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the topic, Guy Fletcher unpacks and assesses these questions and many more, including: Are pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being? Is desire-fulfilment the only thing that makes our lives go well? Can something be good for someone who does not desire it? Is well-being fundamentally connected to human nature? Is happiness all that makes our lives go well? Which things make our lives go worse? Is death always bad for us? How is the well-being of a whole life related to well-being at particular times? Fully revised and updated throughout, this second edition includes a new chapter on ill-being. Annotated further reading and study and comprehension questions follow each chapter, and a glossary of key terms is also included.The Philosophy of Well-Being is essential reading for students of ethics and political philosophy, and is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, politics and sociology.
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Book SynopsisInformation Horizons presents the Information Horizons (IH) theory and method, provides examples of its use in research and teaching, and shows how it can be used in combination with other research methods.Embracing the behavioral, cognitive, and social aspects of information seeking, sharing, and use, the IH research method is the first to originate in information science that uses a graphical data collection technique. The method has been used in numerous investigations around the globe, especially to learn from communities and domains not traditionally included in scientific research studies and to support UN Sustainable Development Goals. Offering study participants an opportunity to tell their story and to create a map that illustrates their information seeking patterns, the method is less intrusive and time-consuming than observational techniques. The book includes chapters by authors who have used the method and describe their use of it, including the benefits and challenges that they experienced. A toolkit chapter provides data collection and data analysis materials to facilitate use of the method. The book also includes chapters contributed by instructors who use the method in their teaching. These chapters provide details about how the theory and method are taught, with a special focus on hands-on exercises.Information Horizons will be of interest to information science researchers, educators and practitioners worldwide
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Book SynopsisIn a context of heightened global disruption, accelerating digital transformation, and increasing sustainability imperatives, the 5th edition of Operations Management for Business Excellence, provides a contemporary and analytically grounded framework for understanding how operations and supply chain management contribute to long-term organisational performance.The text integrates foundational principles of operations and supply chain management with recent developments in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, connected systems, and real-time analytics. It examines how these technologies are reshaping operational decision-making, blurring traditional boundaries between planning and execution, and raising new questions concerning governance, ethics, and the role of human judgement in technology-enabled systems. Each chapter combines conceptual clarity with applied examples, linking operations strategy to practical challenges such as warehouse design in the era of Industry 5.0, omnichannel logistics, returns management, and supply network resilience. A consistent five-pillar strategic framework â adaptability, customer-driven innovation, continuous competitive recalibration, proactive risk management, and workforce empowerment â provides a structured lens through which advanced supply chain concepts are analysed.Written for undergraduate and postgraduate students, executives, and practitioners, the book balances analytical rigour with accessibility. It encourages critical evaluation of how organisations can design effective, resilient, and responsible operations, positioning operations management as a discipline that integrates people, technology, and sustainability to create enduring value.
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Book SynopsisThis book explores how innovation can serve as a powerful catalyst for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). As the world grapples with challenges such as climate change, inequality, health crises, and education gaps, this book presents innovation not only as a technological advancement but as a multidimensional process involving social, cultural, institutional, and organizational transformation. Through a rich compilation of real-world case studies, cross-disciplinary perspectives, and evidence-based insights, the book explores how innovative strategies are being designed and implemented across sectors to foster inclusive development, economic resilience, and environmental stewardship. It highlights how community-led solutions, digital tools, policy reforms, and collaborative frameworks can contribute to systemic change and more sustainable futures. The volume underscores the importance of context-sensitive innovation that responds to local needs while aligning with global sustainability objectives. Offering both conceptual frameworks and practical strategies, this book provides a roadmap for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers committed to integrating innovation with sustainable development. It will be of particular interest to those engaged in economics, environmental studies, public policy, development studies, and the broader sustainability discourse.
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Book SynopsisIn a rapidly changing educational landscape it is more important than ever for teachers to stay informed and adaptable. This exciting text builds on the original Edu Book Club and helps teachers and school leaders to navigate the wealth of evidence-based CPD by bringing together key publications, podcasts, blogs and other resources on teaching showing how the ideas and research can be translated into everyday classroom practice.Focusing on innovative practices, emerging technologies, and critical issues facing educators and an increased emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and social and emotional learning, the book provides providing practical solutions to help educators enhance their teaching practices and positively impact student success.Each chapter examines a key publication or resource and covers:â The rationale for choosing that title or resourceâ An interview with the authorâ A summary of the key ideas â Key takeaways and implications for classroom practiceWith an accompanying website featuring the video interviews and additional resources, accessible at https://glt-alwayslearning.co.uk/posts/glt-friends-book-club-edu-book-club, this will be a valuable resource for teachers and school leaders at all stages of their careers.
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Book SynopsisA Clinicianâs Guide to ADHD in Women provides readers with a toolbox of strategic therapeutic approaches for diagnosing, treating, and working with women with ADHD.Clinicians are guided through an integrative approach to identifying and treating women with ADHD, including explorations of hormonal factors and psychiatric conditions that accompany ADHD in women. The psychotherapueutic approach outlined in this guide is pragmatic and solution-focused, including gender-sensitive approaches to treatment, medication, hormonal interventions, and psycho/social treatment. Vignettes illustrate how an application of strategies, medication, social solutions and care can facilitate and treat women with ADHD and co-occuring psychiatric conditions.This book is an essential resource for clinicians and treatment providers that wish to transform the lives of women suffering with both diagnosed and undiagnosed ADHD.
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Book SynopsisWith contributions from experienced scholars in sociology and anthropology, Ethnographyâs Ghosts illuminates and interrogates the 'ghosts' of past ethnographic fieldworkâwhether revisited in practice or in the imagination. This book captures the remnants of past ideas, people, and legacies that shape current practices, highlighting how fieldnotes transform into precious archives that both anchor and haunt researchers. By revisiting these notes, scholars experience a blend of nostalgia and revelation, freeing themselves from the pressures of immediate research demands and gaining new insights. The volume also addresses the ethical complexities of dealing with both personal and others' ghosts, offering a nuanced look at how past experiences continue to influence present scholarship. This book makes an important intervention in discussions amongst sociologists, anthropologists, and other social scientists engaged in or reflecting on ethnographic research.
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Book SynopsisIf youâre reading this, you probably have a unit plan nearbyâstuffed in a binder, buried in a shared drive, or gleaming from a fresh box of published curriculum. Thereâs solid content in there. Maybe even great content. But if youâve found your way to this book, something isnât lining up: the work doesnât fit your students, gaps remain, or last yearâs units didnât deliver.All too often, curriculum shortfalls are chalked up to implementation. But in Unboxing the Curriculum, author Kate Roberts, with Maggie Beattie Roberts, argues that itâs often the road map that needs some work. The path doesnât lead where it should, and sometimes, there be dragons.This book offers a field guide for charting a better course through unit planning. In its pages, youâll learn to:â see your curriculum clearlyâ set smart prioritiesâ tailor units to your classesâ monitor for equity, engagement, and relevanceâ and build supplemental materials that truly support your students.With real classroom examples and team-friendly protocols that apply to any subject, grade level, or program alongside a robust appendix full of practical use-tomorrow tools, youâll navigate prepackaged or scripted curricula and prewritten units without losing sight of the students in front of you. The result? A path learners can take to their destination.Like a map well marked, Unboxing the Curriculum plots a direct route through mandates and box sets right to the hearts of the students in front of you.
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Book SynopsisPlacemaking is a popular approach to creating or fostering appealing, livable communities. This book addresses the critical gap in placemaking evaluation by providing methodologies and practical tools for developing holistic and consistent approaches to measuring the impacts of placemaking projects. The authors integrate history and theory of placemaking and evaluation with the practice of reporting the impacts of unique and individual placemaking projects to stakeholders, enhancing public accountability and transparency. Chapters provide a comprehensive framework for designing evaluation systems tailored to various placemaking projects, integrating both qualitative and quantitative research methods. This book is essential for scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders of placemaking projects, and students in urban planning, urban design, and public administration courses.
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Book SynopsisThe Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics is a comprehensive manual for mental health professionals that details the vital aspects of psychedelic integration therapy.The book provides essential skills, tools, and insights for preparing clients for psychedelic sessions, supporting them during the experience, and aiding post-session integration for long term benefits. Chapters describe the personal work, tools, and mindsets professionals need before they begin work in this area, and the book also covers vital topics such as proper client screening for safety, vital psychedelic psychoeducation, and the relationship between mindfulness skills, psychedelics, and other states of consciousness.Throughout the manual, clinicians will find engaging stories and case studies, academic research, and practical guidelines to help them bridge the gap between traditional mental health practices and the emerging field of psychedelic therapy.
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Book SynopsisNavigating the Impossible in Online Learning Design explores a range of innovative practices and opportunities for rethinking teaching and assessment in online higher education. Emerging societal norms like remote work, lifelong learning, and consumer technologies have challenged traditional approaches to university education, leaving post-secondary students in need of greater flexibility from their institutions. Building upon authentic empirical research cases and constructivist learning approaches, this book demonstrates how teaching and assessment can be designed to integrate and leverage digital technologies, engage and motivate learners, and facilitate collaborative and innovative learning in ways that align with the needs of increasingly automated societies. Chapters focus specifically on educational activities often considered impossible to undertake or be assessed online, such laboratory work, practicums, fieldwork, physical assessment, and research supervision. Tools and formats discussed include generative artificial intelligence, models of gamification, micro-learning, personalized learning, virtual reality, and more. Instructional designers, learning scientists, and teaching faculty charged with course design and development will come away inspired to sustain innovation in online teaching and assessment.
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Book SynopsisMindfulness is now a zeitgeist. The mainstreaming of mindfulness â what Time Magazine calls the âœmindful revolutionâ â is being powered by research documenting the physical and mental health benefits of meditation. Like most revolutions, the mindful revolution is composed of multiple, competing forces. While corporate âœMcMindfulnessâ has received considerable and appropriate critical attention, less work has been done on the generative political potential of contemplative practices, particularly on how they might support the liberation goals of progressive social movements.This book is the first collection to systematically map the political implications of contemplative practices of all kinds â Buddhist meditation, yoga, and Indigenous ritual to name a few â with an explicit focus on the political, with an interdisciplinary approach, and from practitioners with first-hand experience. In addition to making a novel argument about the authorâs own area of expertise, each chapter includes a literature review that maps the existing research and commentary at the intersection of contemplative praxis and applicable terrain of political struggle being covered in the chapter. Readers will come away with both a broad and deep understanding of emerging themes, new areas of research, and future directions.
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