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In The Struggle for Development and Democracy Alessandro Olsaretti argues that we need significantly new theories of development and democracy to answer the problem posed by neoliberalism and the populist backlash, namely, uneven development and divisive politics heightened by the 9/11 attacks. This volume proposes a general theory of development and democracy, as part of a unified theory of power, emphasizing that development needs markets, civil society, and the state, and also the proper networks and interactions amongst markets, civil society, and the state. Imperialism undermines these interactions, and turns countries into providers of cheap land or labour. This book begins to sketch the mechanisms at work, and to answer one question: how did imperialist elites build their power?

This book explores the emergence of identity politics and violence at the forefront of political life in an Indian state. Through a close reading of everyday politics in West Bengal, India, the volume presents unique observations on Indian politics and its trajectories

As wildfires rage, pollution thickens, and species disappear, the world confronts environmental crisis with a set of global institutions in urgent need of reform. Yet, these institutions have proved frustratingly resistant to change. Introducing the concept of Temporal Focal Points, Manulak shows how change occurs in world politics. By re-envisioning the role of timing and temporality in social relations, his analysis presents a new approach to understanding transformative phases in international cooperation. We may now be entering such a phase, he argues, and global actors must be ready to realize the opportunities presented. Charting the often colorful and intensely political history of change in global environmental politics, this book sheds new light on the actors and institutions that shape humanity's response to planetary decline. It will be of interest to scholars and advanced students of international relations, international organization and environmental politics and history.

"This foundational textbook investigates the economic, environmental, and social sustainability issues facing the hospitality industry today, and explores ideas, solutions, strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. This updated fourth edition features new content including: Research on nature-based solutions and zero carbon approaches in facilities; technologies for energy; water and waste management; changes in consumer behaviour; and environmental and social impacts of food production A new chapter on employees, diversity, inclusion and well-being in the industry A new chapter on the challenges of operating in the Global South More than 100 international industry case studies and focused info boxes New practical exercises, discussion questions, and research project ideas based on real-life sustainability scenarios Accessible and comprehensive, this book is essential reading for all students as well as current and future managers in the hospitality industry"--

This book discusses youth development in the Indian context. It reviews the demographic and socio-economic background and future prospects of youth, the role of family and culture in their development, changing political and socio-economic situations, mental health and well-being of the youth, and skill development programmes and policies

Die Grundlagen der Plattformökonomie für das Gesundheitswesen verstehen -- Wie Plattformen und Marktplätze das Gesundheitswesen verändern -- Erfolgsfaktoren von Plattform-Geschäftsmodellen im Gesundheitswesen -- KI als Enabler für Plattform-Geschäftsmodelle der Zukunft.

Sterben ist eines der großen Rätsel der Menschheit. Aus medizinischer Sicht handelt es sich dabei um ein sich schrittweise vollziehendes Organversagen. Die Psychologie betrachtet es als einen seelischen Verarbeitungsprozess. Sterben ist aber auch ein soziales Phänomen: Wir sprechen darüber, betrachten es auf Bildern, regulieren und organisieren es. Der sozialwissenschaftliche Blick auf das Sterben ist bisher nur wenigen bekannt. Die Beiträger*innen des Bandes zeigen theoretisch und empirisch die sozialen Ordnungen des Sterbens auf und eröffnen dabei neue Perspektiven zur Diskussion und Erforschung dieses besonderen Phänomens.

This book explores contemporary approaches to mobile storytelling, with contributions covering mobile education, news and screen storytelling, creative practice research, and the impact on vulnerable communities and social innovation. With 18 original chapters, Schleser and Xu bring together international media and communication scholars, digital storytellers, filmmakers, musicians, and educators to discuss the significant contributions made by mobile storytelling within academia, culture and society, resulting in a vibrant and interdisciplinary collection that will be a valuable resource to researchers across the arts, humanities and social sciences.This edited collection is a result of the collaboration between Mobile Studies International (MSI) and the Mobile Innovation Network & Association (MINA) at the International Mobile Storytelling Congress (IMSC) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China