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Appalachian Englishes (AEs) have a long history of representation in linguistic literature, but until now no single work has examined the interplay of language production and perception with an eye toward the role that language plays in the construction of personal and social identities.

This book investigates the selective nature of UN sanctions regimes with a specific focus on the post-Cold War era. Legally binding on all members UN sanctions are the most effective and legitimate non-violent multilateral tools to respond to international security threats.

This book explores the multifaceted dynamics between state and non-state actors in public policy during and after conflict in the Middle East and Africa. It offers case studies and policy-relevant ideas for conflict-affected areas to move forward in a more sustainable manner.

Nearly 1.6 billion people worldwide are living in inadequate conditions, according to a recent United Nations report. Local authorities are running out of ways to tackle the increasing challenges of affordable housing. In South Africa, this issue is compounded by historical apartheid and spatial segregation. However, mixed-income housing has proven an effective strategy for alleviating the concentrated poverty that marginalizes certain communities. Functioning as a toolkit for inclusive urban planning, Mixed-Income Housing Development Planning Strategies and Frameworks in the Global South evaluates how this framework meets specific socio-economic goals as opposed taking a broad overview of development. Exploring the relevant policies, planning, and legislation that have guided human settlements in South Africa, the authors consider how best to combat residential segregation, informal settlements, and the exclusive allocation of public housing units to the poorest of the poor. Additional case studies from the USA, Australia, Netherlands, Brazil, Nigeria, Botswana, and Ghana compare emerging building strategies and their benefits, including spatial integration, improved access to social services and other infrastructure, and the promotion of local economic development (LED). Mixed-income housing development has been described as the only way to confront increasing urban poverty and segregation in our built environment. Analysing past projects and focusing on future trends and trajectories, this book acts as both a model for understanding the planning and management of this framework, and a foundation for future research.

Renowned Marxist scholar Michael Löwy offers an indispensable assessment of an enduringly fascinating revolutionary.Vibrant, insightful, and wide-ranging, Löwy s essays illuminate the heroic, tough-minded idealist and martyr, Rosa Luxemburg. Active in the labor and socialist movements of Germany, Poland, and Russia, Luxemburg had international standing as an original and sharp-minded theorist during her life and remains one of the most admired and studied revolutionaries in the Marxist tradition.Löwy follows Luxemburg in blending diverse intellectual disciplines-philosophy, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, and economics-to make sense of global realities in her time and our own. Luxemburg s creative intellectual endeavors were shaped by her genuine devotion to the free development of all people, and her fierce opposition to all forms of tyranny and authoritarianism. These commitments guided her analyses of exploitation and mass struggle, the dynamics of trade unions and of bureaucracy, the origins and impacts of economic crisis, the nature of war and imperialism, and the interconnections of reform and revolution.In accessible and stimulating prose, Löwy explores Luxemburg s many political and theoretical contributions, as well as her links to revolutionaries including Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, Antonio Gramsci, Georg Lukács, José Carlos Mariátegui, and Leon Trotsky. Through Löwy s expansive engagement with Luxemburg s political trajectory and influence, we are able to see her wrestle with political problems that remain relevant today

Womanhoods and Equality in the United States explores how the idea of equality has evolved along with the debates that have animated contemporary American women s history, and is an essential resource for academics and students in gender studies, American socio-cultural history, and the sociology of social movements

Acute events of natural origin, spanning atmospheric, biological, geophysical, hydrologic, and oceanographic realms, persistently menace societies globally. Approximately 160 million people annually bear the brunt of these disasters, with certain regions facing disproportionate impacts. The lack of predictability intensifies the challenge, creating intercommunal capacity gaps and amplifying the dire consequences. In an era where natural disasters pose a persistent threat to human societies and the environment, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) emerges as a tool of hope. Utilizing AI and Machine Learning for Natural Disaster Management delves into the transformative potential of ML in predicting and mitigating the impact of natural calamities. The book begins by demystifying the essence of machine learning, portraying it as an application of artificial intelligence designed to enable systems to learn and improve autonomously. With a focus on real-world applications, the narrative unfolds the profound impact of ML on diverse sectors such as customer service, healthcare, trading, and natural disaster management. Utilizing AI and Machine Learning for Natural Disaster Management provides instances of ML in predicting earthquakes. By leveraging seismic data, AI systems can analyze magnitude and patterns, providing invaluable insights to forecast earthquake occurrences and aftershocks. Similarly, the book unveils the potential of ML in simulating floods by recording and analyzing rainfall patterns from previous years. The predictive power extends to hurricanes, where data on wind speed, rainfall, temperature, and moisture converge to anticipate future occurrences, potentially saving millions in property damage. Topics range from disaster and pandemic management using ML to applying image-based deep learning for natural disaster prediction. Each topic improves the prediction and response mechanisms for natural disasters, exploring the symbiotic relationship between AI, ML, and disaster management. This book is ideal for academics, public and private organizations, managers, and the wider public

Part I From Established to New Perspectives on Children and Young People's Use of Digital Technology -- 1. How Can We Understand the Everyday Digital Lives of Children and Young People? -- 2. Digitally Disengaged and Digitally Unconfident Children in Europe -- 3. The Digital Divide: Understanding Vulnerability and Risk in Children and Young People's Everyday Digital Lives -- 4. Children's Digital Boundary Crossings When Moving in Between Porous Ecosystems -- 5. Investigating Patterns of Digital Socialisation During Leisure Through Multimodal Social Research -- 6. Children's and Young People's ICT Experiences in School Education: Participatory Research Design to Engage Children and Young People as Experts in Research -- Part II Exploring Agency and Well-being in Everyday Digital Lives -- 7. A Developmental View on Digital Vulnerability and Agency of Children Under 10 Years of Age -- 8. Discourses and Gender Divides in Children's Digital Everyday Lives -- 9. ICT Use and Children's Self-reported Life Satisfaction -- 10. 'Of Gaming and Other Demons': Defining Children and Young People's Meaningful Leisure Activities in the Digital Era -- 11. Perspectives of Children and Young People on Their Education as Preparation for Their Future in the Digital Age: In-depth Qualitative Study in Five European Countries -- 12. Social Media as a Shaper, Enabler, and Hurdle in Youth Political Participation -- 13. Talking About Digital Responsibility: Children's and Young People's Voices -- 14. Intersecting Knowledge on Young People's Well-Being and Use of Digital Technology Across Contexts: A Scoping Review Synthesis -- Part III A New Response to Risk and Vulnerability: Influencing Social Policy in the Digital Age -- 15. Developing a Toolkit for Contributing to Digital Competence: A Review of Existing Resources -- 16. EU Policy Reflections on the Intersections Between Digital and Social Policies Supporting Children as Digital Citizens -- .

This open access book provides multidisciplinary perspectives on the changing dynamics of new working spaces, with insights from various European countries and observing critical theoretical approaches. Divided into two main parts, the first part focuses on the different typologies of new working spaces, identifying the changing nature of these spaces and associated concepts, taxonomies, and specific approaches to this phenomenon. The second part analyzes the location of new working spaces, examining its recent evolution and identifying new factors and geographies, offering an additional empirical analysis of different European realities. The research included in this book contributes to the current discussion of new forms and geographies of work and their impact on the territories and related policies.