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"The history of the most significant Mao-era industrial enterprise, Anshan Iron and Steel Works, reveals the hybrid nature of China's industrialization, shaped by both transnational and local dynamics. Through this unique lens, Hirata explores the interplay of socialism and capitalism within the global history of late industrialization"--

"Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data, poetry, and art, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. Visionary farmers and financers, architects and advocates help us conjure a flourishing future, one worth the effort it will take-from all of us, with whatever we have to offer-to create. If you haven't yet been able to picture a transformed and replenished world-or see yourself, your loved ones, and your community in it- this book is for you. If you haven't yet found your role in shaping this new world, or you're not sure how we can actually get there, this book is for you. With grace, humor, and humanity, Ayana invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question, together: What if we get it right?"--

"In Pamirian Crossroads and Beyond Hermann Kreutzmann offers insights in his fieldwork-based research in High Asia during four decades. A human-geographical perspective is pursued in which case studies about colonial and post-colonial boundary-making, exchange relations of mountain communities across international borders, the transformation of agricultural and pastoral practices and the effects of modernisation strategies in neighbouring counties are centred in the Hindukush, Wakhan Quadrangle, Pamirian Crossroads, Karakoram Mountains and Himalaya. Empirical evidence is augmented by in-depth archival research, thus allowing a perspective from the 19th to the 21st century. By shifting the focus to mountain peripheries and emphasising spaces in between urban centres of power in Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and the Central Asian Republics different arenas of confrontation and effective changes emerge"--

Naturnahe Moore und Auen schützen als Kohlenstoffspeicher das Klima. Durch ihren Wasserrückhalt puffern sie Hochwasser- und Trockenperioden ab. Nicht zuletzt sichern sie Lebensräume für gefährdete Arten. In Deutschland sind jedoch rund 94 Prozent der Moore trockengelegt sowie nahezu alle Überflutungsgebiete (Auen) von den Flüssen abgeschnitten. Die Stellungnahme "Klima - Wasserhaushalt - Biodiversität: Für eine integrierende Nutzung von Mooren und Auen" der Nationalen Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina betont die Notwendigkeit der Wiedervernässung von Mooren und der Renaturierung von Auen. Sie zeigt Handlungsoptionen auf, um die nationalen und internationalen Verpflichtungen im Klima-, Gewässer- und Biodiversitätsschutz zu erreichen und diese Flächen trotzdem wirtschaftlich nutzen zu können.

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Strategic, Managerial and Marketing Advancements -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Understanding Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.3 The Need for Delineating Proper Strategies for NPOs -- 1.4 Non-Profit Business Model -- 1.5 Business Model Innovation -- 1.6 The Three Value Processes in Business Model Innovation -- 1.7 Value Co-creation in NPOs -- 1.8 Importance of Customer Engagement in Value Co-creation -- 1.9 Customer Engagement Through Social Media in Non-Profit Organisations -- 1.10 Non-Profit Branding as a Strategic Communication Approach -- 1.11 Organisational Resilience of NPOs -- 1.12 Concluding Discussion -- References -- 2 Managing Major Running Sports Events: The Case of the Athens Authentic Marathon -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- 2.3 Research Design and Methodology -- Research Context -- Method -- 2.4 Results-Discussion -- Sample Profile -- Management Dimensions -- Business Planning -- Tangibles and Hospitality -- Operations Planning (Technical and Athletic) -- Medical -- Security and Risk Management -- Marketing and Communication -- Staffing and Volunteering -- Environment and Sustainability -- 2.5 Managerial Implications, Limitations, and Suggestions for Further Research -- References -- 3 German Taxation Aspects of Non-Profit Organisations and Charitableness -- 3.1 Introduction: The Non-Profit Third Sector Bridging State and Market -- 3.2 The European Social Model and Its Legal Framework Regarding Taxation -- 3.3 Fundamental Principles of Tax Incentives for Non-Profit Organisations in EU Member States -- Key Tax Implications of Non-Profit Status -- Tax Privileges for Asset Management and Taxation of Economic Business Operations.

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Economy, Industries and Context -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- 1.3 Contextual and Theoretical Foundation -- 1.4 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Economy -- 1.5 Delineating Non-Profit Organisations: Industries and Context -- 1.6 Concluding Discussion -- Implications and Future Research -- References -- 2 Understanding the Non-Profit-Government Relationship During Crisis: The Case of Israeli Non-Profits Under Covid-19 -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- New Public Governance and the Role of Non-Profits in the Delivery of Public Services -- Co-production with Non-Profits -- Co-production and Policy Ideation -- New Institutionalism -- Discursive Institutionalism -- 2.3 Research Design and Analysis -- Analysis of the Israeli Case -- From Broad to Narrow Co-production: 1949-1952 -- Narrow Co-production:1952-1980 -- Co-management: 1980-2020 -- From Co-management to Co-governance: 2000-2016 -- "Connecting to Resilience in an Emergency": 2017-2020 -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- 3 The Problem of Equality in Opportunities and Competitiveness Between NPOs and SMEs -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methods -- 3.3 Research Results -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Emerging Quaternary and Quinary Sectors in the Digital Age: Assessing the Leverage of Competitive Intelligence in the Research and Not-for-Profit Organisations -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Theoretical Approach: from the Three-Sector Model to the Five-Sector Model -- Limitations of the Three-Sector Model -- Introduction of the Five-Sector Model -- The Theoretical Foundations of the Quaternary and Quinary Sectors.

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Delineating Non-Profit Organizations: Structures, Models and Technology -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Methodology -- Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria -- Descriptive Statistics -- Year of Publication, Type, and Methodology -- Journals, Research Field and Ranking -- Studied Population -- 1.3 Thematic Analysis -- Non-Profit Organizations-Types, Operations, and Collaborative Behaviors -- Impact of Emerging Technologies -- The Role of Internet Services and Digital Transformation -- Advantages of Artificial Intelligence, Reasons for Resistance, and Ways of Overcoming Them -- Cloud Services and Big Data -- Communication Through Social Media and Digital Platforms -- 1.4 Theoretical and Practical Contribution -- 1.5 Avenues for Future Research -- References -- 2 Friend or Frenemy: A Case Study of AI Adoption by Strained Governmental Service Providers -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Literature Review -- AI in the Public Sector: Opportunities and Challenges -- AI Implementation in Workplaces: Employee-Centric Perspective -- 2.3 Research Methods -- 2.4 Findings -- Introduction to the Case -- Affective Event 1: Introduction of Eva into the Everyday Work of NOS's Communication Department -- Affective Event 2: Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic -- How Managers Facilitated Eva's Implementation--Success Factors -- Organisational Culture of Learning and Technology Acceptance -- Development of the Common Knowledge Base -- Focus on Improved Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction -- National Strategy and Governmental Support -- 2.5 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 3 The Impact of CSR Initiatives on Non-profit Cultural Organizations' Relationships with the Public -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Literature Review.

Das Praxishandbuch nimmt die alltäglichen Formen von Gewalt in zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen in den Fokus, die, systemisch ausgeübt, auf Macht und Kontrolle einer Person über eine andere zielen. Was entsteht, ist zum einen ein fundierter Überblick über die Verbreitung der Gewaltformen unter Berücksichtigung verschiedener vulnerabler Gruppen. Zum anderen werden die gesundheitlichen und sozialen Folgen sowie Möglichkeiten der Prävention, Intervention und Verbesserung der Versorgung von Gewaltopfern umfassend dargestellt. Abgerundet wird der Band mit erfolgreichen Maßnahmen aus der Praxis, die zur Nachahmung anregen.

Klappentext: Das Radikalentreffen bei Potsdam hat aufgeschreckt. Die Furcht vor einer Gefährdung der Demokratie mobilisiert Menschen, auf die Straße zu gehen. Massendemonstrationen zeigen Wirkung. Sie bringen Feinde der Demokratie in die Defensive. Trotzdem muss über die Gründe des Aufstiegs der Populisten und über weiter existierende Risiken vor der Europawahl gesprochen werden. Der Publizist und Blogger Armin König war 27 Jahre lang Bürgermeister. Der promovierte Verwaltungswissenschaftler schreibt über Triggerthemen, Ursachen des Populismus, ein potenzielles AfD-Verbot, Rechtsstaatlichkeit, Fairness im Umgang mit den Bürgern. Was Mut macht: Die demokratische Gesellschaft verfügt über Power und wird aktiv, wenn sie herausgefordert wird. Die Proteste haben eine signifikante Resonanz erzielt. "Es sieht so aus, als ob die 'schweigende Mitte' ihr Phlegma und ihre Resignation trotz der anhaltenden Krise der Ampelregierung überwunden und eine ganz eigene Sprache und Form des Widerstands gegen rechtsradikale und extremistische Feinde der Demokratie gefunden hat. Sie, die demokratische Mitte, muss auch aktiv dafür einreten, dass dies sich bei Wahlen niederschlägt: Bei der Europawahl, bei Kommunalwahlen, bei Landtagswahlen. Vielleicht sollten die Regierungen im Bund und in den Bundesländern aber auch einfach mal besser regieren. Good Governance tut not. Das schafft Vertrauen und hält Populisten klein. Es geht um alles. Es geht um unsere Zukunft. Weil mir das wichtig ist, habe ich dieses Buch geschrieben." (Armin König)

"The Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality is motivated by a core question in social science: to what extent does one's family background and childhood experience predict success in life? This innovative Research Handbook provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary account of research on intergenerational inequality, focusing on its origins in sociology and economics. Expert contributors explore patterns of intergenerational persistence, how mobility varies for different groups, and the processes through which intergenerational inequality is produced. Chapters cover a range of novel topics including the intergenerational reproduction of elites, parental joblessness and its intergenerational impact, and the role of migration for intergenerational mobility. Bringing together experts from across the globe and from a variety of social science disciplines, the Research Handbook campaigns for greater cross-fertilisation between disciplinary boundaries and encourages future researchers to develop a deeper understanding of current mobility in order to better inform and improve social policy. This incisive Research Handbook will serve as a crucial reference point for researchers, scholars and students of social sciences, sociology, social policy, and economics. Its practical applications will also be highly beneficial for policymakers and practitioners working in social affairs"--