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Issues in Metrical Phonology
No full textThis Element addresses these fundamental issues on the basis of an in-depth study of a hybrid (lexical-grammatical) metrical system of Ukrainian. The authors synthesize previous results with new findings, focusing on the phonetic as well as formal description of the Ukrainian system. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core
Conviviality in Contexts of Religious Plurality
No full textHow do religious individuals, communities, and political institutions navigate diversity and how do they foster social cohesion? This volume focuses on convivial practices in religiously diverse settings and includes theoretical, empirical, and practice-oriented approaches. Through an interdisciplinary lens the contributors examine conceptual reflections, boundary work, rituals, multilingualism, and spatial dynamics. This volume represents an important milestone in conviviality research and provides valuable insights for further research in the fields of theology, religious studies, and sociology
Chapter Concluding thoughts
No full textQuestioning the construction of the ‘native speaker’ as an authority and ideal in language education, this book offers a critical and accessible engagement with research problematising notions of ‘nativeness’ while emphasising the interactional and ongoing nature of identity construction. Crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries, this book interweaves theoretical frameworks from diverse disciplines, examining and challenging language ideologies that underpin and perpetuate systemic inequalities. The author argues that this multidisciplinary approach can help disrupt the fixed identity categories on which the native speaker construct is based, prompting a reconception of how we think about ourselves in relation to others and in relation to our position in the world. Chapters present different teacher models as well as specific strategies and activities to stimulate debate and encourage approaches which prioritise pedagogical competence over the native speaker ideal. Providing an accessible overview of complex issues along with strategic action in teacher education, this book will be of interest to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of language education, applied linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL), and teacher education. Teacher educators and language teachers should also benefit from this volume
Chapter 6 Intelligence Oversight as an Institutional Battlefield
No full textThis book examines the dynamics of intelligence practices in the Scandinavian culture of high social cohesion and high trust. Situated within the new body of scholarly literature, the book emphasizes critical empirical investigations of intelligence practices, highlighting the specific cultural settings of such practices. By providing Scandinavian perspectives on intelligence studies, the work distinguishes Scandinavian intelligence studies from the predominant Anglo-American perspectives. Throughout the Western world, the past two decades have generated a rapid expansion of the legal mandate, funding, and capabilities of intelligence agencies which, simultaneously, have been pushed to renegotiate and renew their legitimacy and democratic mandate in response to a recurrent pattern of scandals, leaks, and failures. While these tendencies are also evident in Scandinavia, the book argues that it is important to emphasize the unique context of cohesion and trust in state agencies that differentiates Scandinavian welfare states from the American (and to a lesser extent British) contexts. This book brings together scholars from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to address the continuous renegotiation of the legitimacy of state intelligence as it plays out in a Scandinavian setting. This book will be of interest to students of intelligence studies, Nordic politics, security studies, and International Relations
Brussel in een België met vier gewesten?
No full textDe toekomst van Brussel bij een volgende staatshervorming, bekeken vanuit het perspectief van de stad en de Brusselaars.
Bij eerdere staatshervormingen leken de scenario’s op afspraken van een scheidend echtpaar (Vlaanderen en Wallonië) dat het wel eens geraakt over de verdeling van hun gemeenschappelijke bezittingen, maar niet over Brussel. Hoewel het Brussels Gewest autonomie kreeg over de Gewestbevoegdheden, bleven de Brusselaars voor de Gemeenschapsbevoegdheden onder voogdij van de Gemeenschappen. Om de mening van de Brusselaars werd niet gevraagd. Het Brussels Studies Institute wil deze aanpak omdraaien en het institutionele debat benaderen vanuit het perspectief van Brussel, en van zijn inwoners.
In dit boek buigen ruim vijfentwintig onderzoekers zich over de bevoegdheden die Brussel en de Brusselaars nodig hebben. Ze vertrekken hierbij vanuit het meest eenvoudige scenario: Brussel als autonoom gewest, zoals Vlaanderen en Wallonië, zonder onderscheid tussen gewest- en gemeenschapsbevoegdheden. Zou dit het leven van de Brusselaars verbeteren
Chapter 1 Introduction
No full textThe cornerstone of this book is the innovative concept of profiguration, a term coined by Fidel Molina-Luque to encapsulate the essential agreement and recognition required between generations in contemporary society. Profiguration emphasises the intrinsic value of interdependence across all age groups, fostering a holistic life experience for the young, adults and the elderly. Rooted in our social nature, especially crucial amid the current crisis, profiguration becomes a poignant antidote to loneliness. The imperative of mutual love and care is heightened, illuminating the path to a fulfilled existence. This book advocates a paradigm shift through the lenses of sociology and social sciences, stressing the urgency of a mindset overhaul. It calls for a new social contract grounded in altruism for both current and future generations, highlighting the importance of love, solidarity and dialogue. Beyond interpersonal dynamics, it underscores the pivotal roles of education, sustainability and environmental stewardship, aspiring to shape a more promising present and future within a conscientious societal framework. Tailored to engage scholars, professionals and students alike, its accessible concepts are easily comprehensible and applicable across the following fields: sociology, anthropology, social work, education, law and business administration and health studies (medicine, nursing, physiotherapy), among others
Extraction, Global Commodity Trade, and Urban Development in Zambia's Northwestern Province
No full textRita Kesselring provides a compelling ethnographic account of the wildly uneven, deeply interconnected development trajectories of Solwezi, a copper mining town in Zambia, and Zug, an urban hub for metal trading firms in Switzerland. In so doing, she provides a valuable open access case study of the unequal interdependencies that global capitalism creates between towns and cities in the Global North and Global South. Through detailed storytelling, Kesselring explores the lives and routines of state officials, residents, mine managers, and mine employees in Solwezi. From there, she follows Solwezi’s copper as it makes its way through shipping, financing, and trading. Highlighting the key actors in this value chain, Kesselring reveals not only the central role Switzerland plays in Southern Africa's mining industry, but also the central role that Southern Africa plays in Switzerland’s status as a leading service commodity trading hub— thanks primarily to the constant flow of wealth from Zambia to Switzerland. What emerges from this detailed portrait of inequitable interdependencies is a new way forward. It is only through joint solidarity action between such vastly different but inherently connected places, Kesselring argues, that the world can arrive at more equitable North-South economic relationships. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com
Addressing Global Challenges - Exploring Socio-Cultural Dynamics and Sustainable Solutions in a Changing World
No full textThe International Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences: Addressing Global Challenges-Exploring Socio-Cultural Dynamics and Sustainable Solutions in a Changing World (ISHSS 2023) unfolds as a crucial academic undertaking, centred around the overarching theme of intellectual synergy and inquiry. This conference serves as a vibrant forum, facilitating discussions on a wide array of subjects within the realms of humanities and social sciences.
The curated collection of proceedings encapsulates an expansive spectrum of subject areas, transcending disciplinary boundaries to encapsulate sociology, anthropology, history, and beyond. The significance of this compilation lies not only in the wealth of knowledge it imparts but also in its potential to resonate with a diverse audience. From academicians to practitioners, the discourse transcends traditional boundaries, offering insights that cater to the intellectual curiosity of a broad audience.
The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
Japan’s Financial System
No full textThis book is a collection of papers from the Tokyo Center for Economic Research's (TCER) research project on Japan's financial markets and financial system, including: (1) Current Japanese situation of cashless payments for individuals and households, (2) The possibility that digital currencies replace the current payment system in which the banking system provides the means of credit transactions, (3) Long-turn measurement of the value added generated by Japan's financial intermediaries, with an overview of Japanese banking industry’s business model, (4) Regional financial institutions' recent efforts to support their clients’ businesses by consultation, (5) The impact of the digitalization of stock trading on the Japanese market: factor investing and high-frequency trading (HFT), (6) Analysis of theoretical and real-world portfolio allocations based on the concepts of model uncertainty and ambiguity aversion, (7) An empirical analysis on ESG investment in Japan, focusing on the heterogeneity of institutional investors, (8) Japanese firms’ corporate governance: financial vs internal governance, (9) Japanese companies’ use of corporate insurance as a company-wide decision-making process, (10) The coexistence of zombie firms and debt-free healthy firms since the 1990s. (11) The validity of Japanese government's liquidity provision for troubled firms during the financial crisis and the Covid-19 crisis. This is an open access book
Praksisorientert og studentaktiv læring
No full textThere are today demands from various stakeholders that higher education should approach practice. All kinds of practical elements are introduced, such as internships, various practical exercises, lecturers from practice and company visits. At the same time, there is a demand that the education should be academic, so that students are trained to be independent, critically examining citizens. This collection, which primarily focuses on disciplinary education, emphasizes the often delicate balance between these two demands. The different demands are demonstrated and discussed. The book contains suggestions for how practice-based elements can be included in both campus-based education and online education. Among the specific suggestions for possible methods to accomplish a balance between demands for practice-orientation and academic-orientation that are addressed are critical thinking and reflection as tools for academizing the practical elements. The book also contains other suggestions for how balance can be achieved, which are related to the degree of realism of the practical elements; the timing between practice and theory; and the relevance of the curriculum literature in relation to the practice. The book also discusses the need to have flow in order to be able to balance practical elements and academic values in a successful way.I dag stilles det stadig økende krav om at høyere utdanning skal være praksisnær og relevant for arbeidslivet. Som et resultat av dette introduseres flere praktiske elementer i undervisningen. Samtidig som kravet om arbeidslivsrelevans øker, er det også en selvfølge at utdanningen skal oppfylle høye akademiske krav, slik at studentene trenes opp til å bli selvstendige, kritisk granskende samfunnsborgere. Boken er primært rettet mot disiplinutdanninger. Forfatterne belyser ulike sider ved den ofte utfordrende balansegangen mellom kravene til praksisrelevans og akademisk kvalitet. De ulike kravene blir demonstrert og diskutert, og det gis konkrete forslag til hvordan praksis kan inkluderes i både campusbasert og nettbasert utdanning. Blant metodene som trekkes frem, er bruk av kritisk tenkning og refleksjon som verktøy for å akademisere de praktiske elementene. Boken inneholder også andre forslag som er knyttet til realismen i de praktiske elementene, tidspunktet mellom praksis og teori, og pensumlitteraturens relevans for den aktuelle praksisen. Forfatterne diskuterer også behovet for timing i arbeidet for å finne en god balanse mellom praktiske elementer og akademiske verdier