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In Her Hands examines the various strategies women have utilized to fight for recognition as individuals vulnerable to and living with HIV/AIDS across multiple settings since the 1980s. Taking a new chronological and thematic approach to the study of the US epidemic, it explores five arenas of women's AIDS activism: transmission and recognition, reproductive justice, safer sex campaigns for queer women, the carceral state, and HIV prevention and treatment. In so doing, it moves the historical understanding of women's experiences of AIDS beyond their exclusion from the initial medical response and the role women played as the supporters of gay men. Asking how and on what terms women succeeded in securing state support, In Her Hands argues that women protesting the neglect of their health-care needs always risked encountering punitive intervention on behalf of the symbolic needs of fetuses and children - as well as wider society - deemed to need protecting from them.

"This edited volume presents research and policy insights into the theory and practice of dispute systems reform in diverse jurisdictions. It highlights how important extra-judicial mechanisms are for resolving cross border disputes, as evidenced both by the breadth of scholarship dedicated to the issue and proliferation of parties resorting to non-litigious dispute resolution mechanisms in recent years. Drawing on selected case studies, the book examines the impact of comparative research and policy analysis in advancing reform of dispute resolution institutions at both the regional and global levels. It explores the challenges and opportunities of understanding and assessing developments in systems of dispute resolution in diverse social and political contexts through comparative research. With growing number of disputes which have come to involve cross-border issues, anyone interested in transnational and comparative dispute resolution will find this book a useful reference"--

Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Praise For Acting on Cultural Policy -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction. Arts Practitioners: 'Spear-Carriers' or Actors in the Spotlight? -- Arts Practitioners in the Policy Process -- New Playwriting Policy: Introducing the Case Study -- Methodology of the Research -- The Case Study -- Definitions and Parameters -- Structure of the Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Arts Practitioners in Cultural Policy Research -- The Treatment of Practitioners in Cultural Policy Research -- The Treatment of Practitioners in Public Policy Theory -- Cultural Policy Research: A 'Late Developer' -- Using Public Policy Approaches in Cultural Policy Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: A Framework for Participation -- Democratisation, Governance and Civil Society -- Processes of Involvement -- Information and Knowledge -- Selection and Representation -- Resources, Recognition and Influence -- Consultation and Agreement -- Special Interests and the 'Common Good' -- Principles of Involvement -- The Concept of Civil Society -- Arts Practitioners in Civil Society -- Participation, Power and Democracy -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Public Theatre Writing Policy in England Since 1945 -- Introduction to the Case Study -- Does Britain Have Cultural Policies? -- Theatre Writing Policies: Some General Points -- National Government: Setting the Parameters -- Theatre Writing Policies: The Arts Council -- Theatre Writing Policies: Regional Arts Bodies -- Theatre Writing Policies: Local Government -- Key Issues in Public Theatre Writing Policy -- Financing Theatre Writing -- New Writers or New Writing? -- New Plays and Box Office Risk -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Playwrights and Theatre Companies: New Playwriting Policy and Practice -- Engaging with Policy.

This book delivers an in-depth analysis of the US-DPRK Peace Treaty which will be concluded as a final result of the Korean Peninsula peace process that is currently ongoing. Since North Korea launched its nuclear weapons development program in the early 1990s, the Korean peninsula has become a critical point of global politics along with the Sino-American (G2) hegemonic competition. The US-DPRK Peace Treaty is the key to the denuclearization and de jure peace on the peninsula as well as Northeast Asia. Different from the comprehensive peace treaty between the four parties (US, China, and the two Koreas) already proposed for the past few years, the book suggests a 'bilateral' approach to the agreement between the US and the DPRK, which will trigger the peace as a system considering the US's practices in this regard after 1783. Such a challenging and provocative method provides deeper understanding of the legal and political circumstances for the expected US-DPRK Peace Treaty. The book will navigate scholars, practitioners, and students towards terminating the 1953 Armistice, establishing nuclear peace as well as a rapprochement between the two countries. In practice, it will be a useful guideline for the conflicting parties in the various parts of the globe to adopt peace treaties in the twenty-first century

This book redefines the relationship between Marxism and history. At its roots, Marxism was aimed at analyzing society in order to change it, reflecting on the past to create the 'poetry of the future.' No single event of the past was as important to early Marxists as the French Revolution of 1789. Studying the varying uses of the history of that past event among Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and prominent European Marxists before 1914 (Karl Kautsky, V.I. Lenin, and others), this book argues that we should take the historiography of concrete past events seriously. It was not only an auxiliary element of Marxism, but a core constitutive element in its formation. Thus, this book calls for transcending traditional approaches to Marxism as a fixed set of social theories combined with strategies for the present and future. Important to students of Marxism, the labor movement, and the French Revolution alike, this study contains refreshing perspectives on the interplay between past, present, and future and on the role of states, social classes, socio-economic determination, and political organization in history

This book explores how robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance human lives but also have unsettling "dark sides." It examines expanding forms of negativity and anxiety about robots, AI, and autonomous vehicles as our human environments are reengineered for intelligent military and security systems and for optimal workplace and domestic operations. It focuses on the impacts of initiatives to make robot interactions more humanlike and less creepy (as with domestic and sex robots). It analyzes the emerging resistances against these entities in the wake of omnipresent AI applications (such as "killer robots" and ubiquitous surveillance). It unpacks efforts by developers to have ethical and social influences on robotics and AI, and confronts the AI hype that is designed to shield the entities from criticism. The book draws from science fiction, dramaturgical, ethical, and legal literatures as well as current research agendas of corporations. Engineers, implementers, and researchers have often encountered users' fears and aggressive actions against intelligent entities, especially in the wake of deaths of humans by robots and autonomous vehicles. The book is an invaluable resource for developers and researchers in the field, as well as curious readers who want to play proactive roles in shaping future technologies

This edited book serves as the first instalment of a two-part title that aims to provide an academic exploration of the contemporary issues and perspectives on tourism in the Philippines. With a strong geographical focus, this book is the first country-focused volume under the series, Perspectives on Asian Tourism. Comprised of chapters based on conceptual and empirical research, this book aims to develop a foundational and practical knowledge base on Philippine tourism management. The chapters cover a range of national, regional, and local tourism management issues that cut across the following themes:-Governance issues in Philippine tourism destinations-The Tourism Act of 2009 -Tourism impacts and sustainability-Innovative tourism development strategies-Tourism marketing campaigns (i.e., It's More Fun in the Philippines!)-Philippine tourism and the ASEAN integration-Tourism and hospitality education in the PhilippinesThe contributions are drawn from the works of Filipino academics based in the Philippines and overseas institutions, and international academics researching tourism issues in the Philippines. The chapters are informed by a diverse set of disciplines including, but not limited to tourism studies, hospitality management, marketing, human resources management, public policy, environmental management, community development, and education. This edited book is divided into four parts: first, an introduction to the development of policy and contemporary management issues in Philippine tourism; second, nature-based tourism and the natural environment; third, product development and branding; and fourth, accreditation and industry standards. The volume culminates with a synthesis of the progress of Philippine tourism development and management implications using the cases and experiences outlined in the chapters. This book serves as a systematic guide to the current state of tourism development and management in the Philippines, and as essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, educators, and, more importantly, tourism policy-makers

Why do states still need diplomats? Despite instantaneous electronic communication and rapid global travel, the importance of ambassadors and embassies has in many ways grown since the middle of the nineteenth century. However, in theories of international relations, diplomats are often neglected in favor of states or leaders, or they are dismissed as old-fashioned. David Lindsey develops a new theory of diplomacy that illuminates why states find ambassadors indispensable to effective intergovernmental interaction. He argues that the primary diplomatic challenge countries face is not simply communication - it is credibility. Diplomats can often communicate credibly with their host countries even when their superiors cannot because diplomats spend time building the trust that is vital to cooperation. Using a combination of history, game theory, and statistical analysis, Lindsey explores the logic of delegating authority to diplomats. He argues that countries tend to appoint diplomats who are sympathetic to their host countries and share common interests with them. Ideal diplomats hold political preferences that fall in between those of their home country and their host country, and they are capable of balancing both sets of interests without embracing either point of view fully. Delegated Diplomacy is based on a comprehensive dataset of more than 1,300 diplomatic biographies drawn from declassified intelligence records, as well as detailed case studies of the U.S. ambassadors to the United Kingdom and Germany before and during World War I. It provides a rich and insightful account of the theory and practice of diplomacy in international relations.

"This book aims at providing an updated view of the newest trends, novel practices and latest tendencies concerning the benefits, advantages, opportunities, and challenges that building an international successful process of making positive and constructive contributions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in terms of: (a) finding robust, sustainable, and inclusive development solutions capable to foster individuals' human rights, and generally make sure that no one is left behind in the Post-COVID-19 Era; (b) ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being globally, for all at all ages, no matter the individuals' level of income, age, race, or gender; (c) promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the Post-COVID-19 Era, based on equitable quality education for all people, thus promoting lifelong-learning opportunities capable to help individuals develop new skills, become more independent, and offer the opportunity to develop and to progress"--

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Guide to Health Literacy -- Common Misconceptions about Healthy Relationships -- Questions and Answers -- Dating and Attractiveness -- 1. How can I tell if I am ready to date or seek a partner? -- 2. How do I cope with loneliness? -- 3. What can I do to be noticed by potential partners? -- 4. How do I "ask someone out" without feeling awkward? -- 5. Will asking out a friend ruin the friendship? -- 6. Are dating or hookup apps a good way to meet potential partners? -- 7. Is a "hookup" or "friends with benefits" arrangement right for me? -- 8. How do I keep the conversation going on a first date? -- 9. How do I respond to others who are pressuring me to date or become sexually active if I don't feel ready? -- 10. Does dating someone from a different background present any unique challenges? -- Building Connection and Trust -- 11. How can my partner and I feel more connected to each other? -- 12. Is it important that my partner and I have the same interests or hobbies? -- 13. How can my partner and I learn to speak the same "love language?" -- 14. What are the barriers to connection, and how are they overcome? -- 15. How can my partner and I build trust? -- 16. Are monogamy and nonmonogamy equally healthy options for me? -- Sexual Health -- 17. What are the ingredients of a healthy sex life? -- 18. Are masturbation and pornography use healthy while in a relationship? -- 19. How can I reduce the risks associated with sexual activity, including unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections? -- 20. What is sexual assault, and how can I avoid perpetrating it or becoming a victim of it? -- 21. Who can I talk to about pregnancy, sex, or sexual health without others finding out? -- Healthy Boundaries.

Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction: The Neoglobalism of the American and Russian Far-Right Intelligentsia -- 1. A Place at the High Table: Mythologizing the Russian Intelligentsia, Crusading against US Elites -- 2. Whither the State? Steve Bannon, the Alt-Right, and Lenin's State and Revolution -- 3. Hijacking Academic Authority: Racism and the Internet Expertise of Kevin MacDonald and Alexander Dugin -- 4. The Spectacle of God's Will: Performing Homophobia in the Russian Federation -- 5. Statuary Performances: Monuments and Neopaganism in the United States and the Russian Federation -- Conclusion: The Fight against Rightist Elites -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index.

Migrant Ecologies: Environmental Histories of the Pacific World is the first volume explicitly dedicated to the environmental history of Earth's largest ocean. Covering nearly one-third of the planet, the Pacific Ocean is remarkable for its diverse human and non-human inhabitants, their astounding long-distance migrations over time, and their profound influences on other parts of the world. This book creates an understanding of the past, present, and futures of the lands, seas, peoples, practices, microbes, animals, plants, and other natural forces that shape the Pacific. It effectively argues for the existence of an interconnected Pacific World environmental history, as well as for the Pacific Ocean as a necessary framework for understanding that history.The fifteen chapters in this comprehensive collection, written by leading experts from across the globe, span a vast array of topics, from disease ecology and coffee cultivation to nuclear testing and whaling practices. They explore regions stretching from the Tuamotu Archipelago in the south Pacific to the Kamchatka Peninsula in the far north, resisting the depiction of the Pacific as isolated and uninhabited. What unites these diverse contributions is a concern for how the people, places, and non-human beings of the Pacific World have been shaped by, and have in turn modified, their oceanic realm. Building on a recent renaissance in Pacific history, these chapters make a powerful argument for the importance of the Pacific World as a coherent unit of analysis and a valuable lens through which to examine past, ongoing, and emerging environmental issues. By showcasing surprising and innovative perspectives on the environmental histories of the peoples and ecosystems in and around the Pacific Ocean, this work adds to current conversations and debates about the Pacific World and offers myriad opportunities for further discussions, both inside and outside of the classroom.

"When Forests Run Amok is a multispecies ethnography that highlights how warfare and ecological ruination on the Pacific Coast of Colombia (particularly in the Bajo Atrato region of the Chocó department) have affected Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities. Daniel Ruiz-Serna aims to shift understandings of violence, suffering, and justice out of the frameworks of human rights and of dualisms (i.e. humans and the environment, subjects and objects); and instead, he seeks to highlight the broader webs of human and other-than-human relations that make up what we can understand as "living territories.""--