Knowledge Networks And Power
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Knowledge Networks And Power
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Author : U. Holm
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-05-12
Knowledge Networks And Power written by U. Holm and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-12 with Business & Economics categories.
This book presents more than four decades of research in international business at the Department of Business Studies, Uppsala University. Gradually, this research has been recognized as 'The Uppsala School'. The work in Uppsala over the years reflects a broad palette of issues and approaches.
Networked Governance And Transatlantic Relations
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Author : Gabriella Paar-Jakli
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-04-29
Networked Governance And Transatlantic Relations written by Gabriella Paar-Jakli and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-29 with Political Science categories.
In today’s complex and interconnected world, scholars of international relations seek to better understand challenges spurred by intensified global communication and interaction. The complex connectedness of modern society and politics compels us to investigate the pattern of interconnections among actors who inhabit social and political spaces. Gabriella Paár-Jákli's study aims to advance theory and practice by examining the networks used by specialists in North America and Europe to achieve their policy goals in the area of science and technology. Her book suggests that to overcome policy problems transnationally, three critical factors should be considered. First, as science and technology policy becomes increasingly critical to resolving global issues, it should be regarded as an integral element of the foreign policy process. Second, as liberal international relations theory argues, the increasing role of NGOs must be taken seriously alongside states as vital agents of policy reform. Third, as transatlantic relations remain center to maintaining the global order, they must be reconsidered. Paar-Jakli assesses the role of digital networks as facilitators of regional cooperation. Utilizing various techniques of social network analysis, her research indicates an active and structurally discernible network in cyberspace among transatlantic organizations, and demonstrates the role of virtual networks as facilitators of cooperative arrangements in transatlantic relations. Paár-Jákli's original research uses social network analysis to investigate transatlantic cooperation, a new approach that will be noteworthy to network and transatlantic scholars as well as policymakers.
Practicing Science Fiction
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Author : Karen Hellekson
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
Practicing Science Fiction written by Karen Hellekson and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
Drawn from the Science Fiction Research Association conference held in Lawrence, Kansas, in 2008, the essays in this volume address intersections among the reading, writing, and teaching of science fiction. Part 1 studies the teaching of SF, placing analytical and pedagogical research next to each other to reveal how SF can be both an object of study as well as a teaching tool for other disciplines. Part 2 examines SF as a genre of mediation between the sciences and the humanities, using close readings and analyses of the literary-scientific nexus. Part 3 examines SF in the media, using specific television programs, graphic novels, and films as examples of how SF successfully transcends the medium of transmission. Finally, Part 4 features close readings of SF texts by women, including Joanna Russ, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Octavia E. Butler.
Foucault And Heidegger
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Author : Alan Milchman
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2003
Foucault And Heidegger written by Alan Milchman and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Philosophy categories.
Michel Foucault and Martin Heidegger are two of the most important intellectual figures of the twentieth century, and yet there are significant, largely unexplored questions about the relationship between their projects. Foucault and Heidegger stages a crucial critical encounter between these two thinkers; in doing so, it clarifies not only the complexities of the Heidegger-Foucault relationship, but also their relevance to questions about truth and nihilism, acquiescence and resistance, and technology and agency that are central to debates in contemporary thought. These essays examine topics ranging from Heidegger's and Foucault's intellectual forebears to their respective understanding of the Enlightenment, modernity, and technology, to their conceptions of power and the political.
Sustainable Infrastructure For Cities And Societies
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Author : Michael Neuman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-12-31
Sustainable Infrastructure For Cities And Societies written by Michael Neuman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-31 with Architecture categories.
The central role of infrastructure to cities, and in particular their sustainability, is essential for proper planning and design since most energy and materials are themselves consumed by or through infrastructures. Moreover, infrastructures of all types affect matters of economic and social equity, due to access that they provide or prevent. Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies shows how fundamental planning, design, finance, and governance principles can be adapted for sustainable infrastructure to provide solutions to make cities significantly more sustainable. By providing a contemporary overview on infrastructure, cities, planning, economies, and sustainability, the book addresses how to plan, design, finance, and manage infrastructure in ways that reduce consumption and harmful impacts while maintaining and improving life quality. It considers the interrelationships between the economic, political, societal, and institutional frameworks, providing an integrative approach including livability and sustainability, principles and practice, and planning and design. It further translates these approaches that professionals, policymakers, and leaders can use. This approach gives the book wide appeal for students, researchers, and practitioners hoping to build a more sustainable world.
Webs Of Influence
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Author : Barrett Williams
language : en
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Release Date : 2025-04-11
Webs Of Influence written by Barrett Williams and has been published by Barrett Williams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-11 with Social Science categories.
**Discover the Interwoven Tapestry of Our World with "Webs of Influence"** Unlock the mysteries of the world with "Webs of Influence," an electrifying dive into the hidden networks that shape every facet of our lives. From the connective fibers of social media to the complex ecosystems of nature, this eBook maps the unseen threads linking every corner of the globe. **Chapter Highlights** - **Introduction to Hidden Networks** Delve into the networks hiding in plain sight. Understand how invisible connections govern everyday life and see the world in a new light. - **The Web of Social Media** Explore how platforms act as connective hubs, how algorithms sway opinions, and the true power of going viral. - **Ecosystems as Complex Networks** Witness the interconnectedness of species and the profound human impact on Earth’s natural balance. Discover the disruptions climate change brings to these vital networks. - **Historical and Revolutionary Networks** Relive the trading paths of the Silk Road and uncover how networks have fueled revolutions, spreading ideas that changed societies forever. - **Financial and Urban Networks** Unravel the global economy's hidden ties and examine the intricate systems of our bustling urban landscapes. - **Biological and Psychological Networks** Journey through the human body’s intricate web of neural and cellular communications, and explore the complex network of human relationships and influence. - **Future of Networks** Prepare for a hyper-connected future with a look at emerging technologies and their implications. **Why Read "Webs of Influence"?** Engage with a narrative that brings complex ideas to life, making the abstract tangible. Each chapter not only explains the mechanics of diverse networks but also asks you to consider their impact—both visible and unseen—on our current and future world. Prepare to have your understanding transformed as "Webs of Influence" reveals the profound, yet hidden, connections that unite us all. Whether you're a curious learner or a network novice, this eBook is your gateway to comprehending and embracing the invisible networks that define our existence.
Proceedings Of The Eighth International Conference On Management Science And Engineering Management
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Author : Jiuping Xu
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-05-06
Proceedings Of The Eighth International Conference On Management Science And Engineering Management written by Jiuping Xu and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-06 with Business & Economics categories.
This is the Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Management Science and Engineering Management (ICMSEM) held from July 25 to 27, 2014 at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal and organized by International Society of Management Science and Engineering Management (ISMSEM), Sichuan University (Chengdu, China) and Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal). The goals of the conference are to foster international research collaborations in Management Science and Engineering Management as well as to provide a forum to present current findings. A total number of 138 papers from 14 countries are selected for the proceedings by the conference scientific committee through rigorous referee review. The selected papers in the first volume are focused on Intelligent System and Management Science covering areas of Intelligent Systems, Decision Support Systems, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.
The Routledge Handbook Of Us Foreign Policy In The Indo Pacific
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Author : Oliver Turner
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-12-30
The Routledge Handbook Of Us Foreign Policy In The Indo Pacific written by Oliver Turner and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-30 with Political Science categories.
This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of US foreign policy throughout the Indo-Pacific. Home to around 60 percent of the world’s population; most of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies; around half of the world’s states with full nuclear capabilities; and a complicated web of unresolved tensions, disputes, and conflicts, the Indo-Pacific is arguably the most diverse, dynamic, and contested region on Earth. US strategy there has evolved over centuries, with its physical presence going broadly unchallenged since at least the middle of the last century. However, the rapid development and expanding influence of China – alongside the growth of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and others – as well as political and economic crises and disruptions within the United States itself, mean that in recent times the US has come to occupy a newly uncertain position and perceive a range of highly unfamiliar challenges. To explore how the US has managed, and continues to manage, its regional history, and how it approaches the modern-day landscape of an Indo-Pacific only recently normalised within international political discourse, the book contains 33 newly commissioned chapters from leading experts in the field. It does so partly with help from the more traditional realms of International Relations theory as well as more critical realms. It also unpacks US policy and strategy as it pertains to regional governments, states, and multilateral institutions, as well as to pressing issues including inter-state security, human rights, trade, artificial intelligence, and cyber strategy. It does so in four parts: History of the US in the Indo-Pacific Theorising US Policy and Presence in the Indo-Pacific The US and Indo-Pacific States and Institutions The US and Indo-Pacific Issues The book is designed to be of interest to students and scholars of the US in the Indo-/Asia Pacific; the international relations of the Indo-/Asia Pacific; and US foreign policy.
Social Science And Policy Challenges
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Author : Georgios Papanagnou
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Social Science And Policy Challenges written by Georgios Papanagnou and has been published by UNESCO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Political Science categories.
Producing scientific knowledge that can inform solutions and guide policy-making is one of the most important functions of social science. Nonetheless, if social science is to become more relevant and influential so as to impact on the drawing and execution of policy, certain measures need to be taken to narrow its distance from the policy sphere. This decision is less obvious than it seems. Both research and experience have proved that policy-making is a complex, often sub-rational, interactive process that involves a wide range of actors such as decision makers, bureaucrats, researchers, organized interests, citizen and civil society representatives and research brokers. In addition, social science often needs to defend both its relevance to policy and its own scientific status. Moving away from instrumental visions of the link between social research and policy, this collective volume aims to highlight the more constructed nature of the use of social knowledge.
Online Education For Lifelong Learning
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Author : Inoue, Yukiko
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2007-02-28
Online Education For Lifelong Learning written by Inoue, Yukiko and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-28 with Education categories.
Provides theoretical understanding of the link between open and lifelong learning and online distance education. Offers a critical discussion of distance, open and lifelong learning, with a focus on new and emerging challenges of online distance education in global learning communities.