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"In recent decades there has been many attempts to describe, explore and explain the new 'post-modern' capitalism of the 21st century. In this context, this book looks at one of the most exciting strands of this research in the late twentieth century: the flexible specialisation research programme. Drawing on the history of ideas, discourse, and literature on capitalism of the last four decades, the book shows that although 'flexible specialization' anticipated some of the ways in which capitalism was being transformed in the late twentieth century, they underestimated and failed to anticipate the forms of 'creative destruction' and corporate digital control which were becoming embedded in the global capitalist accumulation dynamic itself. The sudden disappearance of the Soviet Union and the 'end of history' failed to open-up the pathway for new forms of modern social democracy but gave rise instead to the new digital Behemoths. Today, the classical tendencies of capitalism as anticipated by Marx are all too present and, despite talk of post-capitalism' and 'digital/techno-feudalism', the landscape of monopoly-finance capital has consolidated itself. The book counterposes the flexible specialisation research programme (FSRP) with the various Marxist interpretation of the capitalist transition, together with the wider social and economic theories that emerged in the first decades for the twenty-first century around, for example, the 'great acceleration', de-growth, and post-growth. This book will be of interest to all readers concerned with both heterodox political economy, critical social theory, intellectual history and, above all, the prospects for social transformation leading to social justice and an 'egalitarian enlightenment'"--

Prejudice against Muslims has a long and complex history, shaped over many centuries. In recent decades, discrimination, violence, and human rights abuses against Muslims have taken a significant turn, with rising reports and discussions of Islamophobia across the globe. However, as the authors of 'A Global Racial Enemy' argue, much of the conversation has missed the key features of this increasingly insidious phenomenon. This book puts race at the center of the analysis, exposing the global racialization of Muslims. With special attention paid to the United States, China, India, and the United Kingdom, the authors examine both the unique national contexts and - crucially - the shared characteristics of anti-Muslim racism

"Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez reveals her experience as the U.S. born daughter of immigrants and what happened when, at fifteen, her parents were forced back to Mexico in this galvanizing yet tender memoir. Born to Mexican immigrants south of the Rillito River in Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth had the world at her fingertips as she entered her freshman year of high school as the number one student. But suddenly, Elizabeth's own country took away the most important right a child has: a right to have a family. As her parents' visas expired, they were forced to return to Mexico, leaving Elizabeth responsible for her younger brother, as well as her education. Determined to break the cycle of being "a statistic," she knew that even though her parents couldn't stay, there was no way she could let go of the opportunities the U.S. could provide. Armed with only her passport and sheer teenage determination, Elizabeth became what her school would eventually describe as an unaccompanied, homeless youth, one of thousands of underage victims affected by family separation due to broken immigration laws. For fans of Educated by Tara Westover and The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande, My Side of the River explores separation, generational trauma, and the toll of the American dream. It's also, at its core, a love story between a brother and a sister who, no matter the cost, is determined to make the pursuit of his own dreams easier than it was for her"--

Sanitation and Wellbeing -- Sanitation Policies, Programmes and Actions -- Current Scenario and Regional Variations -- Survey of Three States -- Toilet Construction and Behavioural Change -- Household Characteristics and Sanitation -- Public Action -- Discussion and Policy Implications.

This discussion paper provides an examination of proposed solar radiation modification (SRM) technologies and their multifaceted implications, based on insights gained from two expert workshops convened by the German Environment Agency and the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, blended with an overview of the academic literature as well as personal assessments and opinions from the authors. SRM encompasses diverse methods proposed to moderate the effects of climate change by reducing solar insolation into the earth climate system, with prominent options including stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and marine cloud brightening (MCB). While some advocate for SRM research as imperative given the urgency of the climate crisis, others emphasize the need for caution due to potential technological, ecological, and geopolitical of SRM. The governance of SRM research poses significant challenges, with disagreements often rooted in divergent worldviews and values. We underscore the importance of nuanced approaches, advocating for a multilateral moratorium on the use of SRM while also supporting a stringent framework regulating research activities. Our analysis highlights the necessity of an informed and inclusive dialogue on SRM governance, balancing scientific inquiry with ethical and societal considerations.

While the 1914 Christmas truces have a mythological status in British culture, intimate interactions with the enemy are, this edited collection shows, a staple of modern warfare. Spanning the nineteenth century to the present, chapters consider how feeling for the enemy is shaped by competing ideals of nationalism, patriotism and cosmopolitanism, and explore limits to recognitions that 'they are just like us' structured by nationality, race, religion and class. Contributors scrutinise asymmetries of power in enemy encounters, including by gender, sexuality, economic security or precarity

Kohlenstoffmanagement (auch Carbon Management) zielt darauf ab, entstandenes Kohlendioxid (CO2) aus der Atmosphäre fernzuhalten oder zu beseitigen, damit es nicht zur Erderwärmung beiträgt oder verbleibende Treibhausgas-Emissionen ausgeglichen werden können. Ein weiteres Ziel ist, Kohlenstoff für die Herstellung von Produkten bereitzustellen, ohne fossile Rohstoffe zu nutzen. Drei Bausteine stehen dafür zur Verfügung: - Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), - Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU), - Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). - Die Bundesregierung möchte mit zwei Strategien, der Carbon Management Strategie (CMS) und der Langfriststrategie Negativemissionen (LNe), einen strategischen Rahmen für das Kohlenstoffmanagement in Deutschland schaffen und hat dazu erste Eckpunkte formuliert. Der vorliegende Impuls des Akademienprojekts "Energiesysteme der Zukunft" (ESYS) ordnet anhand dieser Eckpunkte die Rolle und Grenzen des Kohlenstoffmanagements im Klimaschutz ein: - Können die Ziele im Klimaschutz auch ohne Carbon Management erreicht werden? - In welchem Verhältnis steht das Kohlenstoffmanagement zur Vermeidung von Treibhausgas-Emissionen? - Warum ist die CO₂-Speicherung wichtig? -- In einigen Bereichen wie der Zementindustrie und der Landwirtschaft lässt sich die Entstehung von Treibhausgas-Emissionen absehbar nicht komplett vermeiden. Schon das Ziel der Klimaneutralität bis 2045 wird daher nicht erreichbar sein, ohne CO2 abzuscheiden und dauerhaft zu speichern. Dabei allein auf die Speicherung in Vegetation und Boden zu vertrauen, erscheint zu riskant. Gleichzeitig kann und sollte das Carbon Management nur begrenzte Klimaschutzbeiträge leisten. Die erforderlichen Technologien müssen in die breite Anwendung gebracht und teilweise neu entwickelt werden, was Zeit erfordert und zumindest erste Entscheidungen für den Einstieg in das Carbon Management heute dringlich erscheinen lässt. Gemeinsam genutzte Infrastrukturen, technische Komponenten oder natürliche Ressourcen erfordern zudem eine übergreifende Betrachtung von CCS, CCU und CDR. Der Impuls benennt Herausforderungen und Nachbesserungsbedarfe bei den vorliegenden Eckpunkten, damit CMS und LNe letztlich eine schlüssige Gesamtstrategie für das Carbon Management bilden. Er zeigt zudem regulatorische Handlungsoptionen auf, wie Klimaneutralität und später Netto-negativ-Emissionen erreicht werden können.