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"This book traces the dynamics of military-technological innovation in Russia over the last hundred and fifty years, particularly focusing on three distinct periods: the introduction of rifled breech-loading weapons in Imperial Russia in the nineteenth century, the invention of nuclear weapons in the Soviet Union in the twentieth century, and the development of precision-guided weapons in post-Soviet Russia in the twenty-first century. The analysis relies extensively on primary data obtained from Russian archives, complemented by a series of expert interviews, and deciphers Russia's distinct strategic cultural approach to military-technological innovation" -- Provided by JStor

"Understanding Children's Perspectives in Social Research delves into the transformative shift in social research that positions children as active participants rather than passive subjects. This book explores the profound impact of integrating children's perspectives on research outcomes, ethical considerations, and the broader landscape of education and policymaking. Through interdisciplinary insights, practical methodologies, and real-world case studies, it empowers researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to amplify the voices of children, enhancing research quality and inclusivity"--

This book presents a biography of the Danish botanist Eugen Warming. As the author of a treatise on ecology that brought him international recognition, he was able to inspire the first generation of 20th-century European and American ecologists. His innovative approach to nature and his Arctic and tropical missions heralded the birth of a new science and an ecological awareness. As a professor at several Scandinavian universities during a period of intense debate and controversy over evolutionary theories, Eugen Warming vigorously asserted his convictions. Birth of Scientific Ecology presents the image of a man of knowledge and power, recognized by his contemporaries as a founder of ecology and a player in the ecological project of the Kingdom of Denmark at a time when the empires were clashing

TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY The book comprises 56 peer-reviewed chapters comprehensively covering in-depth areas of circular economy design, planning, business models, and enabling technologies. Some of the greatest opportunities for innovation in the circular economy are in remanufacturing, refurbishment, reuse, and recycling. Critical to its growth, however, are developments in product design approaches and the manufacturing business model that are often met with challenges in the current, largely linear economies of today's global manufacturing chains. The conference hosted by the REMADE Institute in Rochester, NY, brought together U.S. and international researchers, industry engineers, technologists, and policymakers, to discuss the myriad intertwining issues relating to the circular economy. This book consists of 56 chapters in 10 distinct parts covering broad areas of research and applications in the circular economy area. The first four parts explore the system level work related to circular economy approaches, models and advancements including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to guide implementation, as well as design for circularity approaches. Mechanical and chemical recycling technologies follow, highlighting some of the most advanced research in those areas. Next, innovation in remanufacturing is addressed with descriptions of some of the most advanced work in this field. This is followed by tire remanufacturing and recycling, highlighting innovative technologies in addressing the volume of end-of-use tires. Pathways to net-zero emissions in manufacturing of materials concludes the book, with a focus on industrial decarbonization. Audience This book has a wide audience in academic institutes, business professionals and engineers in a variety of manufacturing industries. It will also appeal to economists and policymakers working on the circular economy, clean tech investors, industrial decision-makers, and environmental professionals

"With unflinching clarity, Hidden Healers cuts through the myths about incarcerated women to expose the all-too-real brutalities they face within a criminal legal system never designed for them. Backed by three decades of experience providing therapeutic programs inside prisons across the United States, trauma specialist Dr. Stephanie S. Covington has used her unique access to amplify the voices of the women themselves. Stories from two dozen interviews with formerly incarcerated women are threaded throughout this journey into the criminal legal system, and their insights ground Covington's analysis. Hidden Healers illuminates realities most never see: that the majority who get caught up in the criminal justice system have themselves been victims of harm, that the degradations of today's prisons and jails only magnify their trauma--and that incarcerated women regularly risk punishment to tend to one another's well-being in unexpected acts of kindness. Grounded in current research and rich with personal narrative, Hidden Healers is a poignant and riveting look inside women's prisons and jails--and what we can do to help"--

"This book presents an integrated and holistic discussion on titanium in aquatic environments, including toxicity aspects, levels, the specific case of nanoparticles, detection techniques, physiological biota effects and, health risk assessments to both humans and aquatic organisms. Novel bioanalytical approaches for titanium determinations are also discussed. It contains worldwide and regional aspects on titanium occurrence, fate, and toxicity, bringing new knowledge on global issues and addressing key environmental exposure and health risk concerns to both humans and aquatic organisms"--

Chapter One: An Overview of Digital Law -- Chapter Two: Legal Challenges regarding Digital Operations -- Chapter Three: Challenges regarding Implementation of Digital Law -- Chapter Four: Challenges regarding Execution of bilateral Digital Law -- Chapter Five: Best Practice of Digital Laws in Different Countries -- Chapter Six: Digital Evidence admissibility and digital law practice -- Chapter Seven: Common Legal Framework of Digital Law -- Chapter Eight: Future of Digital Law.

Das Forschungsprojekt "DigitalRessourcen" hat die Ressourcenintensität und die Treibhausgasemissionen der digitalen Transformation in Deutschland sowohl auf Mikro- als auch auf Makroebene analysiert. In zehn Fallstudien (Mikroebene) wurde die Ressourcenintensität digitaler Anwendungen nach der Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodik berechnet. Auf Makroebene wurden für die IKT-Branche der Rohstoffkonsum RMC (raw material consumption), der Rohstoffeinsatz ⁠RMI⁠ (raw material input) und der CO2-Fußabdruck der Digitalisierung in Deutschland für die Jahre 2000-2020 berechnet sowie sieben Szenarien für die Jahre 2020-2050 modelliert.

We often hear that there is no way out of the modern economic and political tensions that fall along geographic lines. The media regularly declares that rural America is dying and that rural voters are driven only by anger. This narrative of hopelessness centers on the role that markets have played in abandoning rural regions and populations. In Reviving Rural America, Ann M. Eisenberg analyzes our society's laws and policies' role in the urban/rural divide to make the case for hope. She demonstrates how law and policy, as well as decision-makers acting on their own subjective values, have contributed to modern rural challenges. Each chapter debunks a common myth about rural people, places, and policies, helping reveal how we got to where we are now. Ultimately calling for our laws and policies to steward rural America holistically, as a collective resource for all, this book envisions an alternative, more resilient and more just future.

This book presents the first comprehensive study of Iran's complex relationship with Africa during the late Pahlavi era. While many studies of Iran's foreign relations during the Cold War present Iranian policy as fully aligned with the United States, Robert Steele reveals Iran as an independent actor capable of forging its own path, and shows that Africa was central to Iran's economic policy and security strategy during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Africa was where the shah sought allies to balance the radicalism of Nasser, often through Iranian aid, customers for Iranian oil and potential sources of uranium. Bolstered by the British withdrawal from the Persian Gulf in 1971 and the oil price hike of 1973, Steele also shows how the shah saw an opportunity for his Iran to play a leading role in the Indian Ocean, revealing the central place of Africa in Iran's global strategy.