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This book is a useful reference in the field of urbanism. It explains how the contemporary city and landscape have been shaped by certain twentieth century visions that have carried over into the twenty-first century. Aimed at both students and professionals, this...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2018-06-23
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Completely revised and updated, this new edition provides a readable, beautifully illustrated journey through world cultures and the vibrant array of sky mythology, creation stories, models of the universe, temples and skyscrapers that each culture has created to...
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Springer
Parution :
2017-05-05
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Building on the success of the 2003 Handbook of the Life Course, this second volume identifies future directions for life course research and policy. The introductory essay and the chapters that make up the five sections of this book, show consensus on strategic “next...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2015-10-26
Collection :
Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research
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This open access book shows that students, through geospatial technologies, learn the sustainable approach of heritage and also the heritage as a diversity of elements due to the complexity of physical, human, cultural, and artistic factors involved. The value of...
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Springer
Parution :
2025-11-01
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This edited volume operationalizes the figure of the ghost and subsequent hauntings through Derrida’s framing of 'hauntology'—in an effort to attend to the liminal spaces that exist between presence and absence throughout social studies contexts (and...
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Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This book offers the first comprehensive examination of life satisfaction and happiness in Central Asia from an empirical and comparative perspective. Drawing on econometric models, it reveals how economic conditions, gender, culture, and social norms shape subjective...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This book is a unique compilation that considers tropical diseases, including neglected, emerging, and re-emerging diseases, in the broader context of public health in society in low and middle-income countries. The book conducts a post-COVID-19 review on various public...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This book explores the epistemic status and potential of humanities laboratories. It investigates the history of such laboratories, while contributing to debates on designing contemporary forms of labs. The book traces the trend for laboratories in the humanities since...
Editeur :
Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This open access book provides a way to understand the current manifestations of anti-racism in Europe, including changes that became particularly visible with the Black Lives Matter related protests beginning in May 2020. The so-called ‘new' anti-racism is often...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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With the revolutionary technology advancement and the global population aging, there has been increasing recognition of the importance of the use of information and computer technology (ICT) among older people, and the need for ICT inclusivity to ensure that all older...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This handbook provides an in-depth finding on the Harappan Civilization (~Indus Civilization, Sarasvati-Sindhi, Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilization) that flourished from ~2600–1900 BCE in the Greater Indus Region. It presents the emerging perspectives of the Harappan...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This volume seeks to understand and prevent recidivism among persons convicted of sex offenses. By comparing prison inmates convicted of sex offenses to other serious violent offenders, this work explores how multifaceted factors influence reoffending. It also...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-31
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This book includes peer reviewed articles from the IKS for Viksit Bharat 2047 (IKS-VB) held on 11-12 April 2025 at Chandigarh in India. It presents how the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) can be practically applied to create sustainable and harmonious human settlements....
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-30
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This open access book brings together cutting-edge work on reflexive approaches within migration studies and emphasizes the boundedness and political character of knowledge production. Beyond presenting a state-of-the-art of the problematic aspects of...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-30
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This book tells the story of Hang Time, a grassroots, community-based program to reduce violence and recidivism amongst returning citizens in Connecticut, and how its model can be used in restorative justice efforts across the country.Featuring stories of Hang Time...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-30
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This book presents the first major release of findings from the Fourth International Self-Report Delinquency Study (ISRD4), an ongoing, multi-national project examining young people's experiences with both victimization and offending. Covering 21 countries, this book...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-30
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A GROUNDBREAKING EXPLORATION OF YOUTH CRIME THROUGH NEUROSCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND CRIMINOLOGY Why do some young people engage in deviant and criminal behaviour, while others do not? What role do brain development, personality traits, and social influences play in youth...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2025-10-30
Collection :
Psycho-Criminology of Crime, Mental Health, and the Law
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This book interrogates and discusses social development in post-apartheid South Africa as both an approach to an overarching development process and an envisaged end-state of well-being. It critically analyses social development in the context of a middle-income African...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-29
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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in Japan, framed through the central concept of precarious visibility. While the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a pivotal case study, the scope of this work extends beyond that...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-29
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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of digital communication, catering to scholars, career starters, and individuals seeking to enhance their online skills. It navigates the dynamic digital landscape, providing updated strategies for thriving in the digital...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2025-10-29
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