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1. Openness of Government Affairs in China:Development in 2020 and Prospects in 2021 Innovation Project Team on the Rule of Law Index of the Law Institute of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences -- 2. Deepening the Openness of Government Affairs and Building a Transparent Government in Hubei Province Government Affairs Management Office of the Government of Hubei Province -- 3. Investigation Report on Litigation Cases Relating to Government Information Disclosure in Guangzhou Area-Based on the Analysis of 1,168 Cases Handled by Guangzhou Railway Court Since 2016Research Group of the Administrative Tribunal of the Intermediate Court of Railway Transport of Guangzhou Municipality,Guangdong Province -- 4. The Characteristic Mechanism for and Innovative Explorations of the Open Government Work in Xicheng District of Beijing Municipality Project Group on Open Government Work,the Government of Xicheng District of Beijing Municipality -- 5. Promoting Implementation,Standardization,and Service through the Openness of Government Affairs in the Field of Taxation Taxation Publicity Center of the State Administration of Taxation -- 6. The Suzhou Practice of Promoting the Openness of Government Affairs and Servicing Enterprises with the "Policy Calculator" Project Group of the General Office of Suzhou Municipal People''s Government -- 7. Report on the Index of Transparency of Government Affairs in Pilot Free Trade Zones in China (2020)—From the Perspective of Information Disclosure on Government Websites of Free Trade Zones Innovation Project Team on the Rule of Law Index of the Law Institute of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences -- 8. Current Situation and Prospect of Government Press Release in China Innovation Project Team on the Rule of Law Index of the Law Institute of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Intro -- Change -- About the Author -- Copyright Information © -- Acknowledgement -- Contradictions -- 42 (After the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams) -- Illusion (After Discourse on the Method by René Descartes and The Matrix) -- Eyelash -- Reflection -- Pieces of You -- Child/Adult -- I Quit -- Hard -- The End -- Catch Up -- The Dart -- Better -- One Step at a Time -- Rebuilding -- Remember When -- Can I Write Today? -- Blank Page -- Forward -- Trial Run -- From an Ambivert -- Quiet Pain -- I'm Always Here -- Cuddle -- Some Kind of Wonderful -- Plans -- Stranded -- Coffee Shop -- Process -- Speak -- On Talking About It -- Liked It Better -- Work in Progress -- I Believe You -- Screen Time -- The Moment -- Start of Something New -- Logic -- Grasping at Straws -- Mind Wanders -- Butterfly -- Grief -- Everything Will Be Okay -- Metamorphosis -- Rabbit Holes -- When I Tell You I Want You -- Conversation Starter -- Learning How to Unlearn -- Feels Good -- Weaning -- Ceremony -- Hands -- On Losing Your Friend -- An Open Letter to The Universe -- Right Person, Wrong Time -- Spinning -- The Hard Way -- On the Reaction from Others -- This Will Break Your Heart, Mum -- Again -- On Telling You Everything -- Your Kiss -- On Your Success -- The Art of Not Having Your Poop Together.

Intro -- Hanging on the Ledge of Life -- Dedication -- Copyright Information © -- Acknowledgement -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 12 -- Chapter 13 -- Chapter 14 -- Chapter 15 -- Chapter 16 -- Chapter 17 -- Chapter 18 -- Chapter 19 -- Chapter 20 -- Chapter 21.

Intro -- Cover -- Half-Title -- Series -- Title -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Series Editors' Foreword -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History of social network analysis -- 3 Key concepts and measures -- 4 Applications of network analysis -- 5 Criticisms and frequently asked questions -- 6 Software for social network analysis -- 7 Looking back and looking forward -- References -- Index -- Copyright.

"Current planning and design modes of cities are facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and call for innovative thinking. In a world that is becoming highly urbanized, the need for a new outlook is propelled by global fundamental changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects. The book introduces fundamental principles of timely sustainable urban design. It pays attention to architecture, integration of natural features, public urban spaces, and their successful use. Readers will benefit by learning new strategies on how cities are transitioning to active mobility by placing the well being of citizens at the heart of planning; making buildings fit nature; supporting local culture through preservation; and including community gardens in neighborhoods among other. Written by a practicing architect, professor, and an author, the uniqueness of the book is in the choice of topics to make it highly contemporary and the meticulously selected international case studies on their photographs and drawings"--

"With a novel focus on the individual members of the G20, this innovative book explores the perspectives and behaviours of those within the global summit, unpacking what they are seeking to achieve, how they go about doing this, and the domestic impact of the G20. Providing insights from the summit, Hugo Dobson comprehensively analyses the G20's development and practices from the perspectives of the nineteen member states and one inter-governmental organisation that have shaped it. Chapters examine members' reactions to the upgrading of the G20 to a summit of leaders in 2008, its development thereafter into the premier forum for international economic cooperation, and the expansion of its agenda beyond macroeconomic issues to a range of global collective action problems. Looking at its future from a country-specific perspective, Dobson concludes that the G20 will continue to engage with stakeholders and evolve in terms of its membership, as seen in the decision at the 2023 Delhi summit to include the African Union, thereby providing a basis for future research on its members' perspectives, positions and behaviours. This multidisciplinary book will be an invigorating read for students of international relations and politics, global governance, sustainable development, climate change and energy transitions, and security and terrorism. Its exclusive insights will also be of use to policymakers and third sector organisations who are stakeholders in the G20 process"--

In his ground-breaking new book, Sathnam Sanghera traces the legacies of British empire around the world. Beautifully written, and not just a welcome corrective but a book for our times. This is essential reading Peter Frankopan An absolute masterpiece James O Brien Deeply poignant . . . riveting . . . brave, painful, urgent and timely Jerry Brotton, The Financial Times 2.6 billion people are inhabitants of former British colonies. The empire's influence upon the quarter of the planet it occupied, and its gravitational influence upon the world outside it, has been profound: from the spread of Christianity by missionaries, to nearly 1 in 3 driving on the left side of the road, to the origins of international law. Yet Britain's idea of its imperial history and the world's experience of it are two very different things. With an inimitable combination of wit, political insight and personal honesty, the award-winning author and journalist explores the international legacies of British empire - from the creation of tea plantations across the globe, to environmental destruction, conservation, and the imperial connotations of Royal tours. His journey takes him from Barbados and Mauritius to India and Nigeria and beyond. In doing so, Sanghera demonstrates just how deeply British imperialism is baked into our world. And why it s time Britain was finally honest with itself about empire.If Britain wants to move forward as a key player on the world stage, Sanghera demonstrates, we must take time to understand our past - all warts, and all wonders, considered Alice Loxton, The Sunday Times Engages in deep research and historical re-analysis . . . also a profoundly moving work of personal insight, intelligence and compassion Elizabeth Day Puts Sanghera in the firmament of great imperial historians Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, The i

Collective memory can make and break political culture around the world.Representations and reinterpretations of the past intersect with actions that shape the future. A nation's political culture emerges from complex layers of institutional and individual responses to historical events. Society changes and is changed by these layers of memory over time. Understanding them gives us insight into where we are today.Encompassing examples from colonization and decolonization, revolving around the critical junctures of the world wars, this book illustrates how collective memory is produced and organized, through commemoration, through monuments, and through individuals sharing stories. Using concrete examples from around the world, James H. Liu shows how different disciplines can come together through shared concepts like narratives and generational memories to provide mutually enriching perspectives on how political culture is made, and how it changes

"This edited volume reviews important contemporary issues through relevant case studies and research in China and Australia, such as the challenges posed by climate change, the development of eco-urban design, research on sustainable habitats and the relationship between ecology, green architecture and city regeneration, as well as, in general, the future of the city in the new millennium. The authors represent a broad selection of international experts, young scholars and established academics who discuss themes related to urban-rural destruction and economic and spatial regeneration techniques, the sustainable reconversion of natural landscapes and eco-urban design in the context of the current evolution of architectural and urbanism practice. The book aims to explain the conditions in which the contemporary debate about urban regeneration and rural revitalisation has developed in Australia and China, presented by different theoretical and methodological perspectives. It also provides a multifaced and critical analysis of relevant case studies and urban experiences in Australia and China, focusing on environmental disruption, resized urban interventions and the need for more efficient and sustainable forms of regeneration and urban renewal practice in urban-rural contexts. This book will be an invaluable resource for architects, planners, architectural and urban historians, geographers, and scholars interested in modern Australian and Chinese architecture and urbanism"--

Armed Groups is the most comprehensive text to provide a framework for categorizing the key actors that pose a threat to today's security arena - terrorists, mercenaries, insurgents, militias, and transnational criminal organizations - and analyzing their characteristics to provide a thorough overview. Drawing on case studies, histories, and a rich, yet underexplored theoretical literature, this study presents students with the tools to methodically examine these often overlooked, but key drivers of violence in the international system. Additionally, globalization, the privatization of force, and the return of great power competition have altered the security landscape and enhanced armed group threats. These forces have also led to an increasing overlap between conflict and crime, and a growth in the state use of armed group proxies. Coming to terms with armed groups - their objectives, strategies, internal composition, and the environment that fosters them - remains a critical task for practitioners, scholars, and policy makers alike in understanding the changing nature of war. This second edition, updated throughout, includes new material on the importance of private military companies, the shift to sub-Saharan Africa as an important center of conflict, the return of great power politics, the increased use of social media and advanced technology, and the increasingly criminalized nature of armed groups.

"Drawing from original interviews with black Rhodesian veterans and extensive archival research, M.T. Howard tackles the question of why so many black soldiers fought steadfastly and effectively for the Rhodesian Army during the war of liberation (1965-1980). It enriches scholarly understandings of the motivations and loyalties of colonial troops"--