A Modern Introduction to Indian Music and Other Essays is a collective endeavour to understand the scientific foundation of Indian music using an unusual dialogic format for mutual learning. The premise is that the appreciation of music, much like that of a game, can be enhanced by knowing its rules and underlying fundamentals. The traditional style of music education fails to address this aspect, relying instead on faithfully following a master. In this book, a group of untrained beginners venture into this uncharted territory to find out for themselves. By talking to and questioning each other, guided by two eminent gurus, they uncover a fascinating domain of knowledge and understand why its awareness matters. In the process, they are surprised by how much they learn about music, themselves, and the world they live in. The second half of the book comprises conversations that use music as a point of entry to explore issues of culture, faith, identity, and social order. The book also includes a guide to further study and help readers extend their aesthetic and intellectual appreciation of music and its relevance to our lives.

This book brings together the fields of artificial intelligence (often known as A.I.) and inclusive education in order to speculate on the future of teaching and learning in increasingly diverse social, cultural, emotional, and linguistic educational contexts. This book addresses a pressing need to understand how future educational practices can promote equity and equality, while at the same time adopting A.I. systems that are oriented towards automation, standardisation and efficiency. The contributions in this edited volume appeal to scholars and students with an interest in forming a critical understanding of the development of A.I. for education, as well as an interest in how the processes of inclusive education might be shaped by future technologies. Grounded in theoretical engagement, establishing key challenges for future practice, and outlining the latest research, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the complex issues arising from the convergence of A.I. technologiesand the necessity of developing inclusive teaching and learning.To date, there has been little in the way of direct association between research and practice in these domains: A.I. has been a predominantly technical field of research and development, and while intelligent computer systems and ‘smart’ software are being increasingly applied in many areas of industry, economics, social life, and education itself, a specific engagement with the agenda of inclusion appears lacking. Although such technology offers exciting possibilities for education, including software that is designed to ‘personalise’ learning or adapt to learner behaviours, these developments are accompanied by growing concerns about the in-built biases involved in machine learning techniques driven by ‘big data’.

The Be the Jellyfish programme is designed to support schools in nurturing the social and emotional wellbeing of children in their care. The lessons are structured around sensory relaxation and include relaxing exercises in breathing, visualisation, and massage.Based on their experiences teaching in primary schools, the creators were inspired to develop a programme that focusses on a child's specific social and emotional needs in order to fulfill their learning potential. Structured as one hour lesson plans, the activities included encourage children to relax, communicate and explore themselves creatively using art materials, peer massage, visualisation, bodywork, breathing, sensory equipment and mindfulness. This manual contains planning ideas for lessons, visualisation scenarios, illustrated bodywork exercises, photocopiable templates and posters to use in the classroom or one on one with a child.

"This book conceptually examines the role of communication in global jihad from multiple perspectives. The main premise is that communication is so vital to the Global Jihadist Movement (GJM) today that jihadists will use any communicative tool, tactic, or approach to impact or transform people and the public at large. The author explores how and why the benefits of communication are a huge boon to jihadist operations, with jihadists communicating their ideological programs to develop a strong base for undertaking terrorist violence. The use of various information and communication systems and platforms by jihadists exemplifies the most recent progress in the relationship between terrorism, media, and the new information environment. For jihadist organizations like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, recruiting new volunteers for the Caliphate who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause is a top priority. Based on various conceptual analyses, case studies, and theoretical applications, this book explores the communicative tools, tactics and approaches used for this recruitment, including narratives, propaganda, mainstream media, social media, new information and communication technologies, the jihadisphere, visual imagery, media framing, globalization, financing networks, crime-jihad nexuses, group communication, radicalization, social movements, fatwas, martyrdom videos, pop-jihad, and jihadist nasheeds. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of communication studies, political science, terrorism and international security, Islamic studies, and cultural studies"--

"Sounding untouchability across postcolonial borders, Communities of Sound brings together insights from religion, anthropology, sound, and migration studies to explore the sonic traces of untouchability and forced migration across the Bay of Bengal. Based on an immersive, multi-sited ethnography with Matua devotees--a low-caste, Bengali-speaking Dalit religious community fragmented by partition, war, and postcolonial displacement--the book explores how sound sustains identity across fractured geographies. Using richly detailed descriptions, the book follows traveling archives of song, story, and ritual performance through West Bengal, Bangladesh, and the Andaman Islands. These sonic practices--congregational singing, drumming, and itinerant storytelling--forge belonging beyond nation-states, connecting the Matua's fifty million members across borders and seas. In a world dominated by visual culture, Communities of Sound centers listening as a mode of knowledge and care, revealing how sound shapes our sense of self and cosmos. More than scriptures or doctrine, it is sound-entangled with authority and power-that binds this transregional Dalit movement and animates its collective action. The book is generously illustrated and references an online companion with video and audio examples"-- Provided by publisher.

"Contemporary Art in the Conflicts of Globalization presents an authoritative introductory guide to the emergence, development, and meanings of contemporary art around the world from the era of twentieth century western colonialism to the crises and conflicts of globalization over the last three decades. Examining contemporary art's connections to and breaks from modern art in the last century, the study offers an innovative account of its artists formation during the era of decolonization after 1945 and the Cold War. Through a series of complementary analytic perspectives, the book considers the cultural politics of the global art world, its patterns of inclusion and exclusion, and charts contemporary art's relations to feminist, anti-racist, and climate change activisms (amongst others) as these have both mutated and interconnected since the 1990s. Over fifty illustrations are included and are the basis for the book's empirical and theoretically informed study. The book is designed for both students and general readers and will be of great value for all who see contemporary art and global cultures as a contested ground of creativity and social significance within which transformative progressive change may be achieved for the whole world and all its peoples"-- Provided by publisher.

Examines the concept of the "state-nation" as a democratic model for managing multicultural and multinational societies. Using India as the principal case study and comparing it with Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Spain, and Indonesia, the authors analyze how political institutions can accommodate ethnic and cultural diversity while maintaining national unity, democratic stability, and multiple complementary identities.

"This book explores what judges do and how they perceive their roles in the context of growing dissensus over liberal democracy. Focusing on the European landscape, it asks eighteen judges how they perceive their roles when judicial independence and democracy are under pressure. The book features interviews with judges from various EU and non-EU Member States and courts, complemented by a series of academic commentaries discussing the relationship between law and politics in times of dissensus over liberal democracy. While the book engages with these issues through European narratives, its findings contribute to broader debates beyond Europe and the EU"-- Provided by p.ublisher

Are you struggling to design your social network research? Are you looking for a book that covers more than social network analysis? If so, this is the book for you! With straight-forward guidance on research design and data collection, as well as social network analysis, this book takes you start to finish through the whole process of doing network research. Open the book and you'll find practical, 'how to' advice and worked examples relevant to PhD students and researchers from across the social and behavioral sciences.

In this book, Mary McThomas examines how individuals can claim their own subjecthood while still evading the identity-forming powers of state surveillance. Building on post-colonial theories, Queer theories, and surveillance studies, McThomas analyzes how the creation of categories and identities can serve as a form of control or, conversely, can be used as a form of resistance. In doing so, she discusses ways in which state power is extended or frustrated, and the way in which the unauthorized resident shapes public discourse and policy. Featuring over 100 hours of committee meetings, public hearings, and legislative floor debates on sanctuary cities in the United States, McThomas argues for policies that recognize and protect residents while allowing them to remain invisible to federal immigration enforcement officers. She locates sites of contestation and potential points of resistance that allow for individuals to self-create their identities free from state intervention. It is these sites and practices that help to subvert the state’s monopoly on determining which bodies matter and which stories are heard.Elusive Subjects: Immigrant Recognition and Legitimation in Modern Surveillance States will appeal to scholars and instructors in the fields of citizenship studies, surveillance studies, immigration policy, and migration studies.

Engaging the Madrasa delves into the intellectual and political challenges that the Muslim scholarly community faces across the globe. The rapid developments of the modern age have given rise to complex theological and philosophical challenges for Muslim scholarly communities. To confront these questions, editors Ebrahim Moosa and Joshua Lupo have curated a collection of essays offering balanced and nuanced perspectives that amplify the richness of the Islamic traditions while avoiding both conservative nostalgia or progressive amnesia. Engaging the Madrasa grapples with the loss and reimagining of tradition in the modern world, bringing together madrasa scholars from India, Pakistan, and the United States to confront themes such as gender equality, the nation-state, colonial legacies, the role of technology, and more. In doing so, the contributors use both modern science and Islamic theological discourse to chart new pathways for Muslim scholars and theologians around the globe to draw on"-- $c Provided by publisher.

How to Draw is for artists, architects and designers. It is useful to the novice, the student and the professional. You will learn how to draw any object or environment from your imagination, starting with the most basic perspective drawing skills.Early chapters explain how to draw accurate perspective grids and ellipses that in later chapters provide the foundation for more complex forms. The research and design processes used to generate visual concepts are demonstrated, making it much easier for you to draw things never-before-seen!Best of all, more than 25 pages can be scanned via a smartphone or tablet using the new Design Studio Press app, which link to video tutorials for that section of the book!With a combined 26 years of teaching experience, Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling bring you the lessons and techniques they have used to help thousands of their students become professional artists and designers.This book is indispensable for anyone who wants to learn, or teaches others, how to draw.

"Departing from traditional methodologies of teaching data analysis, this book presents a dual-track learning experience, with both Executive and Technical Tracks, designed to accommodate readers with various learning goals or skill levels. Through integrated content, readers can explore fundamental concepts in data analysis while gaining hands-on experience with Python programming, ensuring a holistic understanding of theory and practical application in Python. Emphasizing the practical relevance of data analysis in today's world, the book equips readers with essential skills for success in the field. By advocating for the use of Python, an open-source and versatile programming language, we break down financial barriers and empower a diverse range of learners to access the tools they need to excel. Whether you're a novice seeking to grasp the foundational concepts of data analysis or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your programming skills, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to mastering the art and science of data analysis in social science research"--

Lacan and Education Policy draws on the rich conceptual resources of Lacanian psychoanalysis. Using Lacan's four discourses Matthew Clarke offers a sophisticated critique of recent education policy and the neoliberal model of political economy within which it sits, including the ways in which education has been diminished and trivialised through the economistic and depoliticising moves of policy. Clarke articulates possibilities for thinking differently about education and education policy beyond the reductive narratives of neoliberalism. He argues that psychoanalytic theory is valuable, not so much for allowing us to see what education 'really is', but for offering insights into what prevents education from 'being', enabling us to shift our focus instead into the possibilities education offers as a space of 'becoming'. The book suggests possibilities for conceptualising and creating 'the other side' of education.

"Language is not simply a tool for communication - symbolic power struggles underlie any speech act, discourse move, or verbal interaction - be it in face-to-face conversations, online tweets or political debates. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the topic of language and power from an applied linguistics perspective. It is clearly split into three sections: the power of symbolic representation, the power of symbolic action and the power to create symbolic reality. It draws upon a wide range of existing work by philosophers, sociolinguists, sociologists and applied linguists, and includes current real-world examples, to provide a fresh insight into a topic that is of particular significance and interest in the current political climate and in our increasingly digital age. The book shows the workings of language as symbolic power in educational, social, cultural and political settings and discusses ways to respond to and even resist symbolic violence"-- $c Provided by publisher.

"This ninth edition of Joseph Turow's pathbreaking media textbook uses convergence as a lens that puts students at the center of the profound changes in the 21st century media world. It teaches students to think critically about the role of media, and what these changes mean for their lives. The book's media systems approach helps students to look carefully at how media content is created, distributed, and exhibited in the new world that the digital revolution has created. From news media to video games and social networking to mobile platforms and streaming, it provides students with the tools they need to understand and critique the media they encounter and consume. The first part examines the media world as a whole, while the second delves deep into key media industries, such as the movie, television and video streaming, and video game industries. This new edition includes critical expanded coverage of social media economies, cross-border media issues, the rise of 'news' influencers and subscription platforms, and the growing use of predictive and generative artificial intelligence, as well as brand new case studies and updated figures, tables, and pedagogy, including key terms and further activities. Media Today is an excellent introduction to the world of media in the digital age, perfect for students seeking a solid grounding in media studies. Extensive pedagogical materials also make this a highly teachable book, well suited to the classroom. The accompanying website has also been updated with new student and instructor resources, including chapter recaps, recommended readings, and instructor's manual"-- Provided by publisher.

"Modern Apartment Design provides guidelines to the design of modern apartment buildings as well as a summation of current cutting-edge practice in engineered timber construction. The book covers a brief history of apartment buildings around the world, a broad outline of different types of apartment blocks, and a strong focus on the design and actual construction of apartment buildings, especially those utilising mass timber, such as cross laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber. It also features six Case Study chapters from industry-leading practitioners in the area, enabling best practice in architecture and engineering of these new apartment building types to be more widely understood and propagated worldwide. The fully illustrated, full colour, case studies span the globe and include: Clearwater Quay in Christchurch, New Zealand (architects: Pacific Environments NZ); Wynyard Central East 2 in Auckland, New Zealand (architects: Architectus); Dalton Works in London, UK (architects: Waugh Thistleton Architects); Mjostarnet, Brumunddal, Norway (architects: Voll Arkitekter); Brock Commons Tallwood House student housing in Vancouver, Canada (architects: Acton Ostry Architects); and Regensbergstrasse apartments in Zurich, Switzerland (architects: Dreicon). The book will be of great interest to architects and architecture students"--

In recent decades, research in political psychology has illuminated the psychological processes underlying important political action, both by ordinary citizens and by political leaders. As the world has become increasingly engaged in thinking about politics, this volume reflects exciting new work by political psychologists to understand the psychological processes underlying Americans’ political thinking and action.In 13 chapters, world-class scholars present new in-depth work exploring public opinion, social movements, attitudes toward affirmative action, the behavior of political leaders, the impact of the 9/11 attacks, and scientists’ statements about global warming and gasoline prices. Also included are studies of attitude strength that compare the causes and consequences of various strength-related constructs.This volume will appeal to a wide range of researchers and students in political psychology and political science, and may be used as a text in upper-level courses requiring a scholarly and contemporary review of major issues in the field.Report an issue with this product or seller

"What shapes political behavior more: the situations in which individuals find themselves, or the internal psychological makeup---beliefs, values, and so on---of those individuals? This is perhaps the leading division within the psychological study of politics today. Political Psychology: Situations, Individuals, and Cases, 3rd edition, provides a concise, readable, and conceptually organized introduction to the topic of political psychology by examining this very question. Using this situationism--dispositionism framework-which roughly parallels the concerns of social psychology and cognitive neuroscience-this book focuses on such key explanatory mechanisms as emotion, cognition, neuropolitics, genopolitics, personality, beliefs and social identities to explore topics ranging from voting behavior and racism to terrorism and international relations. The new edition is completely revised and contains new chapters to introduce and conclude the book, as well as fundamentally updated material on (for instance) foreign policy decision-making and electoral choice. Houghton has also updated the text to bring us into the era of Donald J. Trump, to pick apart the results of the 2024 US presidential election, and to include up-and-coming research in the areas of neuropolitics and genopolitics. Houghton's clear and engaging examples directly challenge students to place themselves in both real and hypothetical situations which involve intense moral and political dilemmas. This highly readable text will provide students with the conceptual foundation they need to make sense of the rapidly changing and increasingly important field of political psychology"-- Provided by publisher.

Propaganda is subjective information primarily used to influence an audience and further a political agenda. In China, it has a long history but has been most effective in modern society. What exactly is propaganda? Why does it exist and why does the public tolerate it? The book answers these questions by tracing back to the emergence and development of integrated propaganda and scientific propaganda. On this basis it focuses on the emergence of propaganda concept in China, the establishment of Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China’s propaganda concept, intellectuals and propaganda, the debate on the propaganda concept in China after 1949 as well as the emergence of Propaganda 3.0 that coordinates integrated propaganda and scientific propaganda. Setting propaganda in the framework of modernity, the book explains how various groups have legitimatized propaganda since the 20th century. From a reasonable and neutral standpoint, the author describes the confrontation among various propaganda concepts and discourses, displaying a panorama of the mutual conflicts between nations and individuals, control and freedom, ideas and bodies. Not only will scholars and students studying journalism and communication find this book interesting, but professionals working in journalism, advertising, public relations and publicity will also find it engaging and enlightening.

Many students find research methods’ books very theoretical and complicated full of dry examples and complicated equations. When I was teaching the research methods course, my students and I always looked for a book that systematically explains the research methodology and introduces quantitative research methods tools to the researcher. There was also a need to know the real application of different tools of research. I wrote this book to meet the teachers' and students' demands with more focus on bringing primary tools of analysis with real examples and reference of these in different research papers published in journals of international repute.Furthermore, there are many books on quantitative research methods. However, most of these books omit many essential topics and ignore the practical format and discussion on the contents of the research proposal, research paper, and university thesis/dissertation. As a teacher, I felt that there should be a short-compact book on quantitative research methods that contains various tools of quantitative research and guidelines for research proposal, review of literature, and oral and written presentation of research findings. This book tries to fill this gap by paying due attention to the needs of students, teachers, and beginners in research.The target readers are the research methodology students. The topics in this book cover the major part of the syllabus of the Research Methodology course of Masters in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Commerce. Those students who are writing their Master, MPhil. or Ph.D. thesis and those who want to write research articles for academic and professional journals can also benefit from this book. This book can also be used as a reference book for Statistics and Econometrics courses to help the student in the write-up of their term paper. The experienced researcher can also use this book as a quick reference for many quantitative research methods techniques.More specifically, the objectives of this book are to enable readers to:- Understand the nature and purpose of the research study.- Identify and access resources, such as journals and databases for research.- Be able to write the research proposal, and conduct pure and applied studies.- Be familiar with a wide range of quantitative research techniques and approaches.- Be able to generate, interpret, and report the results.- Be familiar with different bibliographic databases.- Be able to use modern quantitative research tools.This book consists of eight chapters that include all the standard topics taught to undergraduate and graduate students in their course of research methodology. Every chapter starts with a set of learning outcomes that lets the reader know about the chapter. Each chapter has a point-by-point summary, a collection of key terms, essential formulas (if used), questions, research activities, self-tests, and references for further readings.Most of the research books are theoretical without practical presentation of questionnaires, thesis proposal, funding project proposal, and literature review. This book relies more on showing than telling. Many actual applications/examples are provided in the text or the appendix, offering evidence-based advice.The direct reference of each research method's practical application is given with the publication of the author. These references are given in the boxes with the title, abstract and source of publication. The readers should read these research papers for a practical understanding of the concepts introduced in the book. The search for these papers will be a useful exercise for the reader to locate the relevant research materials. Furthermore, in some other boxes, guidelines, concepts, and some further explanations are provided.

This is an essential guide for those taking either the RIBA Conservation Register Course or another building conservation course. Taking as its starting point the ICOMOS Education and Training Guidelines, the internationally-recognised set of criteria, this book explores everything you need to know when undertaking projects that involve architectural conservation. This is the only book that deals systematically with the ICOMOS Guidelines, written by RIBA course tutors, bringing their extensive expertise to the table, with their varied and practical experience in the public, private and academic sectors. With guidance that can applied both in the UK and internationally, and covering the essential aspects of climate change and retrofit, this is a must-have handbook.

"This book examines the legal conundrum of reconciling international human rights law in a Muslim majority country and identifies a trajectory for negotiating the protection of religious minorities within Islam. The work explores the history of religious minorities within Islam in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim population, as well as the present-day ways by which the government may address issues through reconciling international human rights law and Islamic law. Given the context of multiple sets of religious norms in Indonesia, this is a complicated endeavour. In addition to amending and enacting human rights norms, the government is also negotiating with the long history of Islamisation in Indonesia. Particularly relevant is the practice of customary law, which puts the rights of community over individualism. This practice directly affects the rights of religious minorities within Islam. Readers, especially those conducting research, will also be provided with information and references which are relevant to the field of human rights, especially in relation to religious minorities and international law"--

"Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques is a guide tailored for students and research scholars navigating the intricate landscape of research degrees across various disciplines. From clearing coursework to formulating research synopses, selecting methodologies, conducting analysis, and penning impactful theses, this book is a roadmap for every stage of the research journey. It empowers scholars to undertake original, quality research that not only fulfills academic requirements but also contributes to the burgeoning pool of knowledge in diverse fields. Uniquely structured to address the specific needs of researchers, this guide goes beyond traditional boundaries, delving into areas like IPRs and research ethics often overlooked in discipline-oriented texts. By offering comprehensive support, from topic selection to publication, it aims to be the go-to resource for researchers seeking a seamless path from inception to dissemination. Research Methodology and Quantitative Techniques addresses every facet of research with clarity and insight and serves as both a companion and a vital tool for scholars poised to make a meaningful impact in their fields"-- Provided by publisher.

After widespread neglect over many years, the study of human sexuality has recently come to the forefront of many of the most important debates in contemporary society and culture. This book addresses seriously the issue of how to improve the methodological basis of research into non-heterosexual sexualities, exploring the key question of what different methodological and theoretical uses of intersectionality contribute to our understandings of non-heterosexual sexualities. Bringing together research from the UK, USA, Europe and Australasia, this innovative collection rethinks traditional methodologies, creating new epistemologies and applying new approaches, whilst critically examining key issues, including communities, identities, relationships, sexualities, homosexual parenthood, fostering, civil marriage, and politics. As such, it will be of interest to researchers, scholars and students across the social sciences and health professionals.

Rethinking Education in Pakistan offers a reflective, context-sensitive exploration of the country’s educational landscape, moving beyond routine critique to propose practical alternatives. Viewing education not merely as a driver of economic growth but also as a means of individual freedom and social transformation, the book examines persistent challenges such as inadequate funding, weak governance, outdated curricula, flawed assessment systems, and marginalisation of teachers. Drawing on decades of experience as a teacher and teacher educator, the author presents indigenised, accessible, and practice-oriented insights across key areas including policy, teacher education, curriculum, language, research, and innovation. Emphasising the teacher as an agent of change, it invites educators, researchers, and policymakers to envision realistic, contextually grounded reforms for meaningful educational transformation.

In today's uncertain world, few beliefs remain as firmly entrenched as the optimistic view that more schooling will lead to a better life. Though this may be true in the aggregate, how do we explain the circumstances when schooling fails to produce certainty or even does us harm? Schooling as Uncertainty addresses this question by combining ethnography and memoir as it guides readers on a 30-year journey through fieldwork and familyhood in Tanzania and academic life in the USA.Using reflexive, longitudinal ethnographic research, the book examines how African youth, particularly young women, employ schooling in an attempt to counter the uncertainties of marriage, child rearing, employment, and HIV/AIDS. Adopting a narrative approach, Vavrus tells the story of how her life became entangled with a community on Mount Kilimanjaro and how she and they sought greater security through schooling and, to varying degrees, succeeded.

First published in 1982. Between 1955 and 1980 the number of pupils in special needs schools in Britain increased tenfold. Between 1970 and 1977 the number of units for ‘difficult’ pupils also increased tenfold and went on increasing. Some observers saw this as a welcome advance in special education, others as an extension of discrimination. The authors of this study highlight the dangers of such a provision being used as a form of social control, which may be imposed on children whose only failure is an inability to fit into the stereotype of the ideal student.

This book examines the effects of audiovisual streaming in the global South, offering a rare vantage point from which to examine the global streaming revolution, which tends to be studied typically with reference to the North. Netflix has become synonymous with the world of streaming, though, in recent years, other streaming giants have emerged in the global North--mostly notably, Amazon and Disney+--that compete tightly within international markets. And yet, despite the vital importance of developing economies of the South as expanding markets, much scholarship on the streaming of film and television frames these economies simply as sites that are dependent on a one-way flow of technology and infrastructure from the North to the South. This volume focuses on the mutual exchange of creative labor and cultural capital between the North and South to provide a textured analysis of the obscured realities of audiovisual streaming within, as well as across, the vast economies of the global South. Exploring an array of genres including feature-length fiction films, art cinema, documentary, and television series--the essays in this volume illuminate the shifting media environments of relatively understudied contexts such as Brazil, Egypt, India, Lebanon, Philippines, and South Korea. The volume argues that the complexities of the global streaming landscape impel us to move beyond a simplistic theory of Western cultural imperialism imposed on the non-Western world and creates an intricate picture of contemporary media globalization, while reflecting on the changing cultural and political equation between the global North and South.

"In a world where life is increasingly defined by the spaces we inhabit, understanding interiors is essential to understanding ourselves. The Interiors Theory Primer maps the intellectual terrain of interior design and spatial experience, introducing readers to key concepts that shape how people occupy interior spaces. Organized into three parts, the book begins with foundational concerns-such as place, identity, materiality, and atmosphere-then examines the boundaries and expertise of the discipline, before turning to critical and emerging topics like biophilia, virtuality, and social justice. Each chapter presents a focused literature review of a major theme in interiors theory, supported by key design precedents and suggestions for further reading. Drawing on a wide range of scholarship, the Primer offers a coherent framework for understanding interiors as a distinct, interdisciplinary field deeply embedded in the human condition. Accessible to students, useful to professionals, and provocative for scholars, The Interiors Theory Primer argues that the designed environments in which we live, work, and gather deserve greater attention-not only for their aesthetic and functional qualities, but for their powerful role in shaping contemporary life"--

The Silver Way: Techniques, Tips and Tutorials for Effective Character Design by Stephen Silver offers invaluable instruction from one of best teachers in the industry. Whether you’re a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio, The Silver Way will help you build your confidence and strengthen your work in order to successfully design characters for any project, in any style. Chockfull of helpful¿and entertaining!¿drawing techniques and easy-to-follow tutorials developed through his decades of experience as an artist on popular animated shows (Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, The Fairly OddParents) and as the owner of Silver Drawing Academy, The Silver Way is the kind of educational art book you’ll revisit again and again for guidance, encouragement, and inspiration.

The study of terrorism represents one of the major turning points in criminology of the twenty-first century. In the space of just two decades, research on terrorism and political extremism went from a relatively uncommon niche to a widely recognized criminological specialization. Terrorism research now appears in nearly all mainstream criminology journals; college courses on terrorism and political violence have been added to the curricula of most criminology departments; and a growing number of criminology students are choosing terrorism as a suitable topic for class papers, research topics, theses and dissertations. The purpose of this book is to explore similarities and differences between terrorism and more ordinary forms of crime. This Element considers the ways that criminology has contributed to the study of terrorism and the impact the increasing interest in terrorism has had on criminology. This Element also provides empirical comparisons of terrorist attacks to more ordinary crimes and criminal offenders." -- Provided by publisher

In this important book, Niklas Luhmann uses his powers as an analyst of the social system to examine two of the most important concepts which hold that system together and allow it to evolve: trust and power. He criticises those theoretical accounts whose roots lie in what he refers to as ideologies – accounts which use implicit beliefs in particular conceptions of human nature to explain and predict social action in a one-dimensional way. Theories of rational choice and moralistic explanations are taken to task, as are the theories of both Marx and Habermas. Luhmann's unique scientific sociology underpins every page and enables him to highlight the potential shortcomings of these narrative approaches. Underlying this approach is the idea that ideologically-based social theory, whether critical or conservative, is unable to do justice to the complexities existing within the parameters of social systems, individuals, and the interactions between them. He aims to show instead how only a painstaking systems analysis can capture these intricacies.Although written over 40 years ago, Luhmann's complex vision of the operations of trust and power provides a wealth of insights of considerable value to scholars and students grappling with contemporary social and economic problems. The editors' introduction to this new edition and the significant revisions they have made to the translation will help to reveal the richness and clarity of this vision and its relevance to the ways that trust and power operate in today's society.

Youth in Superdiverse Societiesbrings together theoretical, methodological and international approaches to the study of globalization, diversity, and acculturation in adolescence. It examines vital issues including migration, integration, cultural identities, ethnic minorities, and the interplay of ethnic and cultural diversity with experiences of growing up as an adolescent. This important volume focuses on understanding the experiences and consequences of multicultural societies and offers valuable new insights in the field of intergroup relations and the complexity of growingly heterogeneous societies.The book comprises four sections. The first includes fresh theoretical perspectives for studying youth development in multicultural societies, exploring topics such as superdiversity, globalization, bicultural identity development, polyculturalism, the interplay of acculturation and development, as well as developmental-ecological approaches. The second section highlights innovative methods in studying multicultural societies. It contains innovative dynamic concepts (e.g., experience-based sampling), methods for studying the nested structure of acculturative contexts, and suggestions for cross-comparative research to differentiate universal and context-specific processes. The third section examines social relations and social networks in diverse societies and features developmentally crucial contexts (e.g., family, peers, schools) and contributions on interethnic interactions in real-life contexts. The final section presents applications in natural settings and includes contributions on participatory action research and teachers dealings' with ethnic diversity. Each chapter provides a thorough overview of current research trends and findings, followed by detailed recommendations for future research, suggesting how the approaches can be cited, applied and improved.Youth in Superdiverse Societiesis valuable reading for students studying adolescent acculturation and development in psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, linguistics and political science. It will also be of interest to scholars and researchers in social and developmental psychology, and related disciplines, as well as professionals in the field of migration.