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The exciting and versatile range of activities performed by construction engineers is rarely fully appreciated by the public. Yet as well as being a key industry for the economy, construction is also important for society: Modern life without buildings and infrastructure would be simply inconceivable. With that in mind, this publication presents the engineering profession (and by extension the entire industry) as it really is: Fascinating, creative, diverse and innovative. Engineers and their innovations are presented in the context of their social, economic and political influences. The book combines an historical perspective with a focus on contemporary projects.

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Entgegen einer weitverbreiteten Annahme existierte bereits lange vor der Moderne eine intensive künstlerische Beschäftigung mit okkulten und esoterischen Themen. Visionen, Fern- und Hellsehen, Tischerücken, paranormale Erscheinungen und unzählige weitere Phänomene, die mit dem Mesmerismus zusammenhängen, übten von Beginn an eine unglaubliche Faszination auf Künstler aus. Mit dieser Arbeit liegt erstmals eine kunsthistorische Untersuchung zu Mesmerismus und Hypnose in der bildenden Kunst von 1775 bis 1912 vor. Eingebettet in die Disziplinen der Naturwissenschaften, der Medizin- und Philosophiegeschichte sowie der Literaturwissenschaft werden in Fallstudien Werke von Künstlern wie Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Carl Gustav Carus, Max Klinger, James Tissot, Alfons Mucha und Albert von Keller beleuchtet.

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Recent developments in cognitive narrative theory have called attention to readers' active participation in making sense of narrative. However, while most psychologically inspired models address interpreters' subpersonal (i.e., unconscious) responses, the experiential level of their engagement with narrative remains relatively undertheorized. Building on theories of experience and embodiment within today's "second-generation" cognitive science, and opening a dialogue with so-called "enactivist" philosophy, this book sets out to explore how narrative experiences arise from the interaction between textual cues and readers' past experiences. Caracciolo's study offers a phenomenologically inspired account of narrative, spanning a wide gamut of responses such as the embodied dynamic of imagining a fictional world, empathetic perspective-taking in relating to characters, and "higher-order" evaluations and interpretations. Only by placing a premium on how such modes of engagement are intertwined in experience, Caracciolo argues, can we do justice to narrative's psychological and existential impact on our lives. These insights are illustrated through close readings of literary texts ranging from Émile Zola's Germinal to José Saramago's Blindness.

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Deliver on your digital transformation by learning from the insights and experiences from organizations adapting their approaches to life in the digital world. Business leaders, industry strategists, academics, and policy makers are all scrambling to make sense of digital transformation, and to define strategies for success in our increasingly digital economy. This book provides today’s leaders, managers, and practitioners with the tools for understanding, leading, and delivering in the digital age. »What I see here is an excellent survey of the best thinking on Digital Transformation. It’s a book I wish I had written.« Brad Power, Process Innovator »A clear and crisply written guide for any manager considering delivering digital transformation who would like a digestible introduction to key technology trends, organisational and social impact as well as a glimpse of the future.« Petrina Steele, Equinix »A thoroughly enjoyable read. A great synthesis of many different sources that I’m sure will be an invaluable guide for managers.« Richard Sargeant, faculty.ai

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