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Television in Turkey: Local Production, Transnational Expansion and Political Aspirations
By Yeşim Kaptan, Ece Algan. 2020
This edited collection takes a timely and comprehensive approach to understanding Turkey’s television, which has become a global growth industry in the last decade, by reconsidering its…
geopolitics within both national and transnational contexts. The Turkish television industry along with audiences and content are contextualised within the socio-cultural and historical developments of global neoliberalism, transnational flows, the rise of authoritarianism, nationalism, and Islamism. Moving away from Anglo-American perspectives, the book analyzes both local and global processes of television production and consumption while taking into consideration the dynamics distinctive to Turkey, such as ethnic and gender identity politics, media policies and regulations, and rising nationalistic sentiments.Agiles Lernen im Unternehmen
By Benjamin Höhne, Jörg Longmuß, Gabriele Korge, Agnes Bauer. 2021
Dieses Open Access-Buch zeigt, dass Kompetenzentwicklung im Unternehmen so flexibel und innovativ sein kann, wie es die Arbeit oft schon…
ist. Der Ansatz „Agiles Lernen im Unternehmen“ wendet agile Methoden auf die betriebliche Weiterbildung an. Beschäftigte entwickeln neue Kompetenzen direkt im Arbeitsumfeld, die Herangehensweise ist dynamisch und kann im Verlauf des Lernens sich wandelnden Anforderungen und Rahmenbedingungen angepasst werden. Fachliche und methodische Begleiter unterstützen das Lernen und richten es am Bedarf des Unternehmens aus. Das Buch stellt Agiles Lernen im Unternehmen umfassend dar: Der erste Teil beschreibt den Hintergrund und das Vorgehen im Einzelnen. Im zweiten Teil werden sieben ausgewählte agile Lernprojekte aus sehr unterschiedlichen Unternehmen vorgestellt. Der dritte Teil behandelt übergreifende Themen zu Gestaltung, Organisation und Perspektive des agilen Lernens. Es lädt dazu ein, den Ansatz selbst auszuprobieren.Modelling Nature: An Opinionated Introduction to Scientific Representation (Synthese Library #427)
By Roman Frigg, James Nguyen. 2020
This monograph offers a critical introduction to current theories of how scientific models represent their target systems. Representation is important…
because it allows scientists to study a model to discover features of reality. The authors provide a map of the conceptual landscape surrounding the issue of scientific representation, arguing that it consists of multiple intertwined problems. They provide an encyclopaedic overview of existing attempts to answer these questions, and they assess their strengths and weaknesses. The book also presents a comprehensive statement of their alternative proposal, the DEKI account of representation, which they have developed over the last few years. They show how the account works in the case of material as well as non-material models; how it accommodates the use of mathematics in scientific modelling; and how it sheds light on the relation between representation in science and art. The issue of representation has generated a sizeable literature, which has been growing fast in particular over the last decade. This makes it hard for novices to get a handle on the topic because so far there is no book-length introduction that would guide them through the discussion. Likewise, researchers may require a comprehensive review that they can refer to for critical evaluations. This book meets the needs of both groups.Angst in Kultur und Politik der Gegenwart: Beiträge zu einer Gesellschaftswissenschaft der Angst (Kulturelle Figurationen: Artefakte, Praktiken, Fiktionen)
By Susanne Martin, Thomas Linpinsel. 2020
Angst ist nicht nur eine menschliche Grundemotion, sondern ein gesellschaftliches Phänomen. Jüngst wurde sie zum charakteristischen Gefühl westlicher Gegenwartsgesellschaften erklärt…
und insbesondere mit politisch regressiven Entwicklungen, allen voran dem Aufstieg des Rechtspopulismus, in Verbindung gebracht. Ausgehend von Befunden eines aktuell veränderten gesellschaftlichen Stellenwerts der Angst untersucht der Sammelband in interdisziplinärer Perspektive gegenwärtige Ursachen, Auswirkungen, Repräsentationen, Ausprägungen, Deutungen und Praktiken der Angst. Mithilfe unterschiedlicher konzeptueller, theoretischer und methodisch-empirischer Zugänge werden im Sinne einer interdisziplinären Gesellschaftswissenschaft der Angst die vielfältigen sozialen, politischen und kulturellen Bedeutungen der Angst in gegenwärtigen Gesellschaften beleuchtet.This book provides an introduction to the Forge, an online discussion site for tabletop role-playing game (TRPG) design, play, and…
publication that was active during the first years of the twenty-first century and which served as an important locus for experimentation in game design and production during that time. Aimed at game studies scholars, for whom the ideas formulated at or popularized by the Forge are of key interest, the book also attempts to provide an accessible account of the growth and development of the Forge as a site of participatory culture. It situates the Forge within the broader context of TRPG discourse, and connects “Forge theory” to the academic investigation of role-playing.Yahadus Curriculum Book 1
By Living Lessons. 2016
Madah and Ahavah Living Lessons' flagship Yahadus curriculum gives a strong overview of the entire Torah over five years (fourth…
through eighth grade) with the mitzvos as a framework. Each year, students learn approximately 120 Mitzvos, and the curriculum adjusts in content, language and design to suit the target age level. The Rambam's order of the mitzvos, organized by subject, has been used, with rare exceptions. This logical sequence makes it much easier for children to connect to and retain the information. The curriculum starts in fourth grade with the mitzvos of Sefer Madda, and ends with Sefer Shoftim in eighth grade. There is one student textbook for each year. Four volumes are now available, with the fifth and final volume coming soon b'ezras Hashem. The textbooks are sturdy and designed to last for a number of years by the students in each grade. A two-part Teacher s Guide, as well as a workbook with activities is available for the students to use. While every school is constantly challenged to squeeze in everything they want to teach into their limited time resources - as they should be - this curriculum is a tremendous asset, as it can change the approach of the teachers and students to the entire learning process. The curriculum also covers many aspects of any Jewish Studies curriculum, being that it goes through all 613 mitzvos, and thus may free up some of the time needed for them. It is designed to use approximately 90 minutes per week. The curriculum is built with much flexibility in the time it will use: It can be taught either in varying timeframes (1 - 2 longer sessions per week, or 3 - 4 shorter ones.) Much of the information is optional and the layout is designed to allow it to easily be included or omitted in classroom instruction based on time allowances. It reads easily and is visually attractive enough for students to take home and prepare varying amounts of the text before class. Living Lessons is a grass-roots effort to create high-quality Torah learning materials for children. Benefiting from the latest educational methods, and without compromising our rich Mesorah, a group of dedicated individuals have undertaken the monumental task of preparing materials to make Torah engaging, meaningful and exciting to learn and teach. The first result of the this effort is the state-of-the-art Yahadus curriculum, designed by a team of Mechanchim and Mechanchos, Rabbonim, researchers, writers, designers, parents, and children. Other exciting projects are underway. Stay tuned for updates!This book provides a comprehensive overview of capital punishment in the Australian colonies for the very first time. The author…
illuminates all aspects of the penalty, from shortcomings in execution technique, to the behaviour of the dying criminal, and the antics of the scaffold crowd. Mercy rates, execution numbers, and capital crimes are explored alongside the transition from public to private executions and the push to abolish the death penalty completely. Notions of culture and communication freely pollinate within a conceptual framework of penal change that explains the many transformations the death penalty underwent. A vast array of sources are assembled into one compelling argument that shows how the ‘lesson’ of the gallows was to be safeguarded, refined, and improved at all costs. This concise and engaging work will be a lasting resource for students, scholars, and general readers who want an in-depth understanding of a long feared punishment.Dr. Steven Anderson is a Visiting Research Fellow in the History Department at The University of Adelaide, Australia. His academic research explores the role of capital punishment in the Australian colonies by situating developments in these jurisdictions within global contexts and conceptual debates.Discrete-Time Sliding Mode Protocols for Discrete Multi-Agent System (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #303)
By Axaykumar Mehta, Keyurkumar Patel. 2021
This book presents few novel Discrete-time Sliding Mode (DSM) protocols for leader-following consensus of Discrete Multi-Agent Systems (DMASs). The protocols…
intend to achieve the consensus in finite time steps and also tackle the corresponding uncertainties. Based on the communication graph topology of multi-agent systems, the protocols are divided into two groups, namely (i) Fixed graph topology and (ii) Switching graph topology. The coverage begins with the design of Discrete-time Sliding Mode (DSM) protocols using Gao’s reaching law and power rate reaching law for the synchronization of linear DMASs by using the exchange of information between the agents and the leader to achieve a common goal. Then, in a subsequent chapter, analysis for no. of fixed-time steps required for the leader-following consensus is presented. The book also includes chapters on the design of Discrete-time Higher-order Sliding Mode (DHSM) protocols, Event-triggered DSM protocols for the leader-following consensus of DMASs. A chapter is also included on the design of DHSM protocols for leader-following consensus of heterogeneous DMASs.Special emphasis is given to the practical implementation of each proposed DSM protocol for achieving leader-following consensus of helicopter systems, flexible joint robotic arms, and rigid joint robotic arms. This book offers a ready reference guide for graduate students and researchers working in the areas of control, automation, and communication engineering, and in particular the cooperative control of multi-agent systems. It will also benefit professional engineers working to design and implement robust controllers for power systems, autonomous vehicles, military surveillance, smartgrids/microgrids, vehicle traffic management, robotic teams, and aerial robots.Authentische Karriereplanung: Mit der Motivanalyse auf Erfolgskurs
By Barbara Haag. 2020
Für den eigenen Beruf brennen statt auszubrennen – das liegt in Ihrer Hand, denn Motivation ist machbar: Sie stellt sich…
ein, wenn eine hohe Übereinstimmung zwischen dem persönlichen Motivtyp und dem beruflichen Anforderungsprofil besteht. Mit diesem Buch finden auch Sie heraus, welches der fünf Motive Leistung, Freundschaft, Autonomie, Wettbewerb und Vision bzw. welche Motivkombination Sie antreibt und wie Sie dieses Wissen ganz konkret für mehr Elan, Freude und Erfolg im Beruf nutzen können. Die überarbeitete und aktualisierte 2. Auflage wurde unter anderem um die Themen „Herausforderungen im Change“ und „Persönlichkeitsentwicklung“ ergänzt. Ein unverzichtbarer, psychologisch fundierter Motivations- und Karriereratgeber mit zahlreichen Tipps aus der beruflichen Praxis!This book maps complex ethical dilemmas in social justice research practices in media and communication. Contributors critically analyse power dynamics…
that arise when building equitable research relations with media activists, social movements, and cultural producers, considering issues of access, control, affective labour, reciprocal critiques, and movement pedagogies. Authors probe the ethical challenges faced when horizontal relations inadvertently create conflicts leading to oppressive communication; when affective demands generate non-reciprocal relations of care; and when participant anonymity has to be balanced with self-expression and voice. Chapters explore engagements with digital technologies in developing research relations, covering new research practices from horizontal collectives to dialogical auto-ethnography; from community scholarship and pedagogies to decolonising research. The book asks researchers to consider the complexities of ethical practices today in socially engaged global research within the neoliberal university.Combinatorial Structures in Algebra and Geometry: NSA 26, Constanța, Romania, August 26–September 1, 2018 (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #331)
By Dumitru I. Stamate, Tomasz Szemberg. 2020
This proceedings volume presents selected, peer-reviewed contributions from the 26th National School on Algebra, which was held in Constanța, Romania,…
on August 26-September 1, 2018. The works cover three fields of mathematics: algebra, geometry and discrete mathematics, discussing the latest developments in the theory of monomial ideals, algebras of graphs and local positivity of line bundles. Whereas interactions between algebra and geometry go back at least to Hilbert, the ties to combinatorics are much more recent and are subject of immense interest at the forefront of contemporary mathematics research. Transplanting methods between different branches of mathematics has proved very fruitful in the past – for example, the application of fixed point theorems in topology to solving nonlinear differential equations in analysis. Similarly, combinatorial structures, e.g., Newton-Okounkov bodies, have led to significant advances in our understanding of the asymptotic properties of line bundles in geometry and multiplier ideals in algebra.This book is intended for advanced graduate students, young scientists and established researchers with an interest in the overlaps between different fields of mathematics. A volume for the 24th edition of this conference was previously published with Springer under the title "Multigraded Algebra and Applications" (ISBN 978-3-319-90493-1).Higher Education in Market-Oriented Socialist Vietnam: New Players, Discourses, and Practices (International and Development Education)
By Phan Le Ha, Doan Ba Ngoc. 2020
This book inspects higher education reform in market-oriented socialist Vietnam, with a focus on newness narratives and enquiry. Engaging in…
dialogic conversations with global and regional forces and exploring convergences in the domains of policy, curriculum, research, pedagogy, and society, chapter authors analyse ideologies that have entered Vietnam’s educational landscape. Chapters include discussions of post-Soviet legacies, socialist thought, privatization, neoliberalism, global rankings, academic freedom, autonomy, and elitism, as well as the actors, discourses and practices through which they manifest. In so doing, authors’ commentaries juxtapose phenomena in Vietnam with other national contexts such as the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Australia, and Trinidad and Tobago.Languages of Resistance, Transformation, and Futurity in Mediterranean Crisis-Scapes: From Crisis to Critique (Palgrave Studies in Globalization, Culture and Society)
By Maria Boletsi, Janna Houwen, Liesbeth Minnaard. 2020
This collection rethinks crisis in relation to critique through the prism of various declared ‘crises’ in the Mediterranean: the refugee crisis, the Eurozone crisis,…
the Greek debt crisis, the Arab Spring, the Palestinian question, and others. With contributions from cultural, literary, film, and migration studies and sociology, this book shifts attention from Europe to the Mediterranean as a site not only of intersecting crises, but a breeding ground for new cultures of critique, visions of futurity, and radical imaginaries shaped through or against frameworks of crisis. If crisis rhetoric today serves populist, xenophobic or anti-democratic agendas, can the concept crisis still do the work of critique or partake in transformative languages by scholars, artists, and activists? Or should we forge different vocabularies to understand present realities? This collection explores alternative mobilizations of crisis and forms of art, cinema, literature, and cultural practices across the Mediterranean that disengage from dominant crisis narratives. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.Operator Algebras, Toeplitz Operators and Related Topics: In Honor Of Nikolai Vasilevski (Operator Theory: Advances and Applications #279)
By Roland Duduchava, Marinus A. Kaashoek, Wolfram Bauer, Sergei Grudsky. 2020
This book features a collection of up-to-date research papers that study various aspects of general operator algebra theory and concrete…
classes of operators, including a range of applications. Most of the papers included were presented at the International Workshop on Operator Algebras, Toeplitz Operators, and Related Topics, in Boca del Rio, Veracruz, Mexico, in November 2018. The conference, which was attended by more than 30 leading experts in the field, was held in celebration of Nikolai Vasilevski’s 70th birthday, and the contributions are dedicated to him.The Secular Sacred: Emotions of Belonging and the Perils of Nation and Religion (Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series)
By Ernst van den Hemel, Irene Stengs, Markus Balkenhol. 2020
How do religious emotions and national sentiment become entangled across the world? In exploring this theme, The Secular Sacred focuses on…
diverse topics such as the dynamic roles of Carnival in Brazil, the public contestation of ritual in Northern Nigeria, and the culturalization of secular tolerance in the Netherlands. The contributions focus on the ways in which sacrality and secularity mutually inform, enforce, and spill over into each other. The case studies offer a bottom-up, practice-oriented approach in which the authors are wary to use categories of religion and secular as neutral descriptive terms. The Secular Sacred will be of interest to sociologists, anthropologists, ethnographers, political scientists, and social psychologists, as well as students and scholars of cultural studies and semiotics. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.Exploring Creation with Physical Science: Student Text (Second Edition)
By Jay L. Wile. 2007
This book fills the gap in World Englishes studies in terms of the pedagogic implication of China English and its…
use in the Chinese workplace. Using three triangulated methods, namely, questionnaire survey, matched-guise technique, and focused interview, the book adopts an innovative research methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative data from 3,493 participants. Overall, the participants still believe that the standardized Englishes are desirable models of English in China and that China English should be well codified and promoted before being adopted as the pedagogic model. In addition, the book proposes that the curriculum design of university English should include an introduction to the well-defined characteristics of China English and world Englishes. Last but not least, the book reveals that English is being used more widely and frequently in the professional world than before and has become increasingly important in China.Literary Cultures and Twentieth-Century Childhoods (Literary Cultures and Childhoods)
By Rachel Conrad, L. Brown Kennedy. 2020
This collection of essays offers innovative methodological and disciplinary approaches to the intersection of Anglophone literary cultures with children and…
childhoods across the twentieth century. In two acts of re-centering, the volume focuses both on the multiplicity of childhoods and literary cultures and on child agency. Looking at classic texts for young audiences and at less widely-read and unpublished material (across genres including poetry, fiction, historical fiction or biography, picturebooks, and children’s television), essays foreground the representation of child voices and subjectivities within texts, explore challenges to received notions of childhood, and emphasize the role of child-oriented texts in larger cultural and political projects. Chapters frame themes of spectacle, self, and specularity across the twentieth-century; question tropes of childhood; explore identity and displacement in narrating history and culture; and elevate children as makers of literary culture. A major intent of the volume is to approach literary culture not just as produced by adults for consumption by children but also as co-created by young people through their actions as speakers, artists, readers, and writers.The Evolution of Social Institutions: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (World-Systems Evolution and Global Futures)
By David B. Small, Dmitri M. Bondarenko, Stephen A. Kowalewski. 2020
This book presents a novel and innovative approach to the study of social evolution using case studies from the Old…
and the New World, from prehistory to the present. This approach is based on examining social evolution through the evolution of social institutions. Evolution is defined as the process of structural change. Within this framework the society, or culture, is seen as a system composed of a vast number of social institutions that are constantly interacting and changing. As a result, the structure of society as a whole is also evolving and changing. The authors posit that the combination of evolving social institutions explains the non-linear character of social evolution and that every society develops along its own pathway and pace. Within this framework, society should be seen as the result of the compound effect of the interactions of social institutions specific to it. Further, the transformation of social institutions and relations between them is taking place not only within individual societies but also globally, as institutions may be trans-societal, and even institutions that operate in one society can arise as a reaction to trans-societal trends and demands. The book argues that it may be more productive to look at institutions even within a given society as being parts of trans-societal systems of institutions since, despite their interconnectedness, societies still have boundaries, which their members usually know and respect. Accordingly, the book is a must-read for researchers and scholars in various disciplines who are interested in a better understanding of the origins, history, successes and failures of social institutions.Paradoxical Urbanism: Anti-Urban Currents in Modern Urbanism
By Malcolm Miles. 2021
Modernist urbanism seems progressive, even Utopian: design for a better world through a democratic and humane built environment. But two…
currents undermine this vision from within: an Arcadianism which turns to a rural idyll as retreat from change and the effects of industrialization; and an instrumentalism by which the humane vision becomes prescriptive and anti-democratic. Malcolm Miles argues that these two currents undermine modernism’s progressive vision. This book examines the roots of modernist urbanism in the seamless, self-contained systems of Cartesian space; and identifies contradictions within modernist urbanism in its instrumentalism and reliance on de-politicised professional expertise. Miles adroitly reviews the postmodern culture of industrial ruinscapes; and posits that if cities are to be places of proximity, diversity, mobility and agency, this will require a move from modernist instrumentalism to a creative and radically democratic co-production of the built environment.