Intricate Interactions
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Understanding Interactions In Complex Systems
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Author : Stéphane Cordier
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-06
Understanding Interactions In Complex Systems written by Stéphane Cordier and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-06 with Mathematics categories.
Since human activities are embedded in interactions, they are at the very center of the modeling of any form of social life, shaping societies, groups and interpersonal relationships. All theories of social, cognitive and cultural life are thus associated with explicit or tacit models of the nature of interactions and relations. This book proposes a multifaceted exploration of the complex nature of interactions, and of the modeling of complex interactional systems. It shows that all disciplines can be enriched by exploring alternative paradigms in the modeling of interactions, and that if discipline-bound studies tend to underestimate the multi-dimensional nature of interactions, ignoring it is not an option. It will be of great interest for anyone involved in disciplines such as economics, geography, linguistics, communication studies, education sciences and sociology, and in fields such as the study of networks, interactional systems, relations between agents, and mathematical and computational modeling.
Intricate Interactions
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Author : Nottingham Trent University Staff
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2010
Intricate Interactions written by Nottingham Trent University Staff and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Communication in science categories.
Supercomplexity In Interaction
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Author : Victoria Orange
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-11-08
Supercomplexity In Interaction written by Victoria Orange and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-08 with Psychology categories.
This book aims to explore the supercomplexity of interaction and to suggest ways of teaching about this supercomplexity in various settings, including intercultural communication and language-learning. Using complex systems theory, the author argues that interaction is actually a supercomplex adaptive system which interconnects a number of different complex systems (the 4Es: Expression, Encounter, Education, Emotion) to give it meaning. She then draws on the concept of heartfulness to promote different ways of understanding and teaching the supercomplexity of interaction. This book will be of interest to language educators and students, as well as scholars of intercultural communication.
Complex Interactions Among Ecosystem Services Human Well Being And Their Linkages To Telecoupling Processes
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Author : Min Gon Chung
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Complex Interactions Among Ecosystem Services Human Well Being And Their Linkages To Telecoupling Processes written by Min Gon Chung and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Electronic dissertations categories.
With rapid economic and population growths, the increasing separation between where ecosystem services are needed and from where they are supplied makes managing multiple ecosystem services difficult. It is also challenging to strengthen the synergies between such ecosystem service flows and conservation activities as conservation activities can enhance human well-being through the improvements of ecosystem services. Increasing the demands for ecosystem services across regions may accelerate ecosystem service flows yet also damage the basic ability to provide ecosystem services in supply areas. However, little research has holistically examined the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of increasing separation between the supplies of and demands for ecosystem services. To fill these gaps in knowledge, the overall objectives of this dissertation are to examine the intricate interconnections among ecosystem service flows, natural systems, human well-being, and conservation policies simultaneously. This dissertation research applies the integrated framework of telecoupling (socioeconomic and environmental interactions over distances) to systematically uncover the agents, causes, and effects of dynamic ecosystem service flows across multiple coupled human and natural systems.This research explores telecoupling processes regarding nature-based tourism (cultural service, Chapter 2 and 3), food (provisioning service, Chapter 4), and fresh water (provisioning and regulating service, Chapter 5) as well their interactions with biodiversity, human demands, and conservation policies. The spatial scale of this research is at the global level, as flows of tourists, food, and fresh water occur across national and regional boundaries. Chapter 2 shows that protected areas managed strictly for biodiversity conservation have more visitors and species than those managed for mixed use. High population density surrounding protected areas and national income levels are also major socioeconomic factors related to nature-based tourism. Chapter 3 indicates that global tourism networks have become highly consolidated over time and that reduced transaction costs (e.g., language, distance, and visa policies) are more important in attracting international tourists than natural and cultural attractions. Furthermore, cost of living differences between countries decreased in importance over time. International tourist flows are resilient to political instability and terrorism risks. Chapter 4 investigates the effects of international food trade on biodiversity hotspots between developed and developing countries. My results show that international food trade may benefit global biodiversity due to the increasingly important role of developing countries without biodiversity hotspots in food exports. Chapter 5 explores how to integrate watershed conservation activities with built infrastructure approaches to sustain freshwater ecosystem services for global cities. My results indicate that wetlands in protected areas contribute to sustaining freshwater provisions to global cities. Forests in protected areas complement large dams for sediment reduction and hydropower production for cities, but cities mainly depend on dams for flood mitigation.By assessing ecosystem service flows to people over distances, this research identifies how multiple ecosystem services are managed in order to provide benefits for distant beneficiaries and to whom subsidies (or payments) are paid for biodiversity and ecosystem service conservation. The integration of the telecoupling framework with ecosystem services provides new perspectives on global sustainability that help with the development of proactive strategies for biodiversity and ecosystem service conservation.
Multiculturalism In Transit
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Author : Klaus J. Milich
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 1998-12-01
Multiculturalism In Transit written by Klaus J. Milich and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-01 with Social Science categories.
Multiculturalism is one of the most controversial topics in both the United States and Germany.This interdisciplinary collection of essays by German scholars in American Studies and American scholars in German Studies analyze the "other" from this dual perspective and from their respective disciplines such as literary and cultural studies, political science, anthropology,and history. More particularly they examine multiculturalism in terms of national and ethnic identities, as well as gender and race, and look at the disciplines and institutions that produce and legitimize discourses on subjects such as minority literatures, feminism, and the notion of foreignness itself. What becomes clear is the fact that careful attention must be paid to the particular conditions and different ideological concepts that shape this term, i.e., the "national" historical, political, social, and institutional contexts in which it appears, circulates, and accrues meanings. Contributors: G. Welz, T. Brennan, B. Ostendorf, R. Hof, S. Lennox, A. Koenen, F. Hajek, C.Gersdorf, G. H. Lenz, F. Trommler, H. C. Seeba, A. Seyhan, A. Hornung, B. Thomas, G. O. Kvistad, H.-J. Puhle
The Affective Agency Of Public Space
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Author : Asma Mehan
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2024-09-23
The Affective Agency Of Public Space written by Asma Mehan and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-23 with Social Science categories.
The Affective Agency of Public Space explores the pivotal role that public spaces play in fostering social inclusion and community cohesion within various settings, including Europe and the United States. This scholarly work underscores the critical importance of developing inclusive public zones that enhance urban life and promote integration and interaction among diverse community groups. It also confronts and debunks common myths about ‘different people,’ actively addressing misconceptions while promoting the recognition of diverse identities and voices. Through a comparative lens, the book presents insightful case studies that illustrate its core themes. Serving as a timely and important academic resource, this text is indispensable for urban planners, educators, architects, designers, and sociologists committed to progressive urban planning methodologies.
Advances In Disordered Systems Random Processes And Some Applications
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Author : Pierluigi Contucci
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017
Advances In Disordered Systems Random Processes And Some Applications written by Pierluigi Contucci and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Science categories.
This book offers a unified perspective on the study of complex systems with contributions written by leading scientists from various disciplines, including mathematics, physics, computer science, biology, economics and social science. It is written for researchers from a broad range of scientific fields with an interest in recent developments in complex systems.
Foundations Of Professional Psychology
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Author : Timothy P. Melchert
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2011-07-12
Foundations Of Professional Psychology written by Timothy P. Melchert and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-12 with Psychology categories.
Recent advances in the scientific understanding of the human mind and brain along with the emphases on evidence-based practice and competency-based education are creating increasing pressures to update some of the traditional approaches to structuring and organizing education and practice in the field. There have also been many calls in recent years for a unified approach to conceptualizing professional practice in psychology. This book examines whether there exists a unified conceptual framework for the field that is firmly based on current scientific understanding regarding human development and functioning, that applies across all the clinical populations and practice areas within the field, and that would also help integrate professional psychology more fully into health care and the sciences generally. Presents a unified science-based conceptual framework for professional psychology Provides an overview of the whole treatment process as informed by a biopsychosocial approach, from intake through outcomes assessment Avoids highly technical language so that students and practitioners from across the field can follow the discussion
Oxford Textbook Of Psychopathology
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language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023-04-18
Oxford Textbook Of Psychopathology written by and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-18 with Psychology categories.
Now in its Fourth Edition, the acclaimed Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology aims for both depth and breadth, with a focus on adult disorders and special attention given to personality disorders. It provides an unparalleled guide for professionals and students alike. Esteemed editors Robert F. Krueger and Paul H. Blaney selected the most eminent researchers in abnormal psychology to provide thorough coverage and to discuss notable issues in the various pathologies which are their expertise. This fourth edition is fully updated and also reflects alternative, emerging perspectives in the field (e.g., the NIMH's Research Domain Criteria Initiative; RDoC, the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology; HiTOP). The book exposes readers to exceptional scholarship, the history and philosophy of psychopathology, the logic of the best approaches to current disorders, and an expert outlook on what researchers and mental health professionals will be facing in the years to come. This volume will be useful for all mental health workers, including clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, and as a textbook focused on understanding psychopathology in depth for anyone wishing to be up to date on the latest developments in the field.
Gated Luxury Condominiums In India
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Author : Dhara Patel
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-06-17
Gated Luxury Condominiums In India written by Dhara Patel and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-17 with Architecture categories.
Gated Luxury Condominiums in India: A Socio-Spatial Arena for New Cosmopolitans critically examines gated luxury condominiums in contemporary India, exploring their role in shaping elite power and identity within the framework of neoliberalism. It delves into the spatial structure, perception and post-occupancy experience of these enclaves, offering valuable insights into India's urban development. This book convincingly elucidates the complex socio-spatial transformations underway in India, inviting readers to understand the depth and breadth of these changes, particularly within the rapidly expanding middle and upper-middle classes. It adopts a robust multi-disciplinary approach, combining methodologies such as spatial ethnography, threshold mapping, qualitative interviews and discourse analysis. Focused on the architectural typology of luxury condominiums, the study serves as a lens for broader social transformations grounded in case studies from Mumbai and Pune. Through a meticulous dissection of the lived experiences of various categories of users – owners, visitors and service staff – the book unveils the complex socio-spatial hierarchies perpetuated within these enclaves. Drawing on theories of cosmopolitanism and postcolonial critiques, the monograph makes a significant scholarly contribution to the disciplines of architecture and the built environment. It fills a gap in the existing literature on modern domesticity in India, offering original research that highlights how architecture is instrumental in socially divisive practices of elite formation. It will appeal to scholars, researchers and students across disciplines like architecture, landscape design, spatial sociology, urban studies and area studies, focusing on India and South Asia. It is particularly compelling for those interested in the sociocultural dynamics of the middle class, encompassing themes such as domesticity, material culture and spatial politics within the context of Indian condominiums.