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Islamic Themes in US Hip-Hop Culture
No full textIslam has been a part of hip-hop culture since it sprang from New York’s street culture in the 1970s. Today hip-hop has evolved into a truly global artform with a diversity of Muslim Islamic discourses expressed. Using tools from the field of social semiotics, this book examines how Islamic themes feature in US hip-hop culture, maintaining a particular awareness that both Muslims as well as non-Muslims participate in their production. The book also argues that there is a historical continuity in the use of Islamic semiotic resources in US musical culture that runs through the entirety of the 20th century and can be observed in gospel, blues and jazz. It is also often connected to African American religious initiatives and African American empowerment politics
Insect Conservation
No full textWhile insects have received limited attention in practical conservation work, the time is more than ripe to prioritize their protection. Every second species on this planet is an insect. They play important roles in many ecosystems, and man depends on their “ecosystem services” like pollination, decomposition and soil formation. Moreover, insects are important food for many birds and other organisms. Recently, alarming results have been published on a decline in insect abundance. Fragmentation and destruction of their habitats are the main reasons. In addition, climate change represents an increasing stress factor for the insect fauna. This book presents selected spotlights on the need for protection within quite different insect groups and habitats: Pollinators in nature and agriculture, wood-decomposing beetles in Nordic coniferous forests, wetland and pond insects, as well as soil-living species and the very specialized guests of ant nests. Major threats are described, and advice is given on practical conservation measures. The text is easy to read and understand for non-biologists, and several chapters are richly illustrated. A considerable rise in general awareness about insects and their importance is needed if we want to have a chance to conserve their diversity. Hopefully, this book will inspire biologists, citizens, and politicians to embrace insects as a self-evident and important part of practical conservation work
World Exhaustion in Latin American Literatures and Cultures / El agotamiento del mundo en las literaturas y culturas de América Latina
No full textThe volume analyzes the implications of the “world exhaustion” concept that has emerged in a post-global cultural context and whose effects are particularly salient in Latin American literatures and cultures. This conceptual term aptly describes the ambivalent lived experiences of societies that have been marked by centuries of globalization—and the artistic production that seeks to give form and meaning to these experiences
Advances in Analytical and Coordination Chemistry
No full textThis comprehensive work explores recent analytical and coordination chemistry advancements, highlighting how cutting-edge research drives innovation across diverse industries. The book covers topics such as the versatile chemistry of Schiff bases and chelating agents, advanced chromatographic techniques, microfluidics, and crystallization processes, among others. The text emphasizes the potential of Schiff bases and their metal complexes in practical applications, including materials science, sustainable energy (e.g., solar cells), and industrial processes such as petroleum field operations. It also explores innovative analytical technologies, such as chromatographic methods for isolating bioactive molecules and microfluidic systems for medical diagnostics, underscoring the interdisciplinary role of analytical chemistry in healthcare and environmental science. Additionally, the book examines crystallization processes and their impact on material properties, featuring detailed studies on sulfur-curing systems and their influence on elastomer performance. These insights offer valuable guidance for industrial applications. Authored by renowned experts, this volume is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of analytical and coordination chemistry
Im Sog der Fiktionen
No full textDie Mondlandung wurde in Hollywood gefilmt und pädophile Satanisten verlängern ihr Leben mit Kinderblut – Verschwörungstheorien behaupten Unglaubliches. Aber was sind Verschwörungstheorien überhaupt und was geht in den Köpfen von Verschwörungstheoretiker*innen vor? David Heering bietet eine radikale philosophische Antwort auf diese Fragen an: Verschwörungstheorien sind keine Theorien, sondern Erzählungen. Sie werden nicht wirklich geglaubt, sondern als Fiktionen rezipiert und sind Auswüchse der Fantasie und nicht der Unvernunft. Diese Sichtweise ermöglicht neue Perspektiven auf die Popularität von Verschwörungstheorien sowie das Verhalten von und den Umgang mit Verschwörungstheoretiker*innen
Humanities for Humans
No full textBuilding on the conversation series "Humanities for Humans," this volume introduces prominent academics in a manner that breaks down barriers between campuses and the general public. Sharing about their life journeys and using clear language to communicate their thinking on challenging topics of our day like racism, migration, sustainability, violence, and inequality, these authors probe what’s at stake and suggest pathways to viable solutions
Laserbasierte Verschaltung und Strukturierung von Perowskit-Solarmodulen
No full textThis work explores laser-based interconnection and structuring of perovskite solar modules for industrial production and scaling. The goal is to develop efficient processes for high-performance modules, including transparent and tandem PV for building-integrated applications. Using innovative laser techniques, a scaling factor of up to 500 is achieved with minimal efficiency losses, highlighting the technology's potential for sustainable energy solutions
Imagery of Hate Online
No full textThis edited volume explores the evolving role of visual and multimodal expressions in spreading hate ideologies within digital communication. In digital spaces, hate speech is increasingly conveyed through memes, images, and videos, blending textual and pictorial elements to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and other exclusionary narratives. While historical perspectives on hate imagery are well-documented, this collection emphasises the pressing need for contemporary analysis of visual and multimodal communication in digital environments. Featuring contributions from interdisciplinary experts, this volume investigates the content, structure, and dynamics of normalisation of visual hate speech. By examining memes, manipulated images, and other visual artifacts, it reveals how hateful content gains traction in digital public spheres, often blurring traditional boundaries of acceptability. Through rigorous case studies and theoretical insights, the anthology provides a comprehensive understanding of how multimodality shapes hate discourse and its societal impact. Grounded in empirical research, this collection also addresses the challenges of defining and analysing hate ideologies, offering nuanced frameworks for distinguishing legitimate critique from hate-based narratives. Decoding Visual Hate is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, teachers, and digital communicators seeking to combat the proliferation of visual hate and foster more inclusive online spaces
Emerging Varieties of Resilience
No full textThis book focuses on developments of resilience in Europe, discussing its different interpretations and enactments, as well as approaches to national security and crisis and disaster management. Examining war-time resilience, increased refugee flows into the EU, societal resilience, and its general application of the concept in national security strategies, the book juxtaposes the multifaceted nature of resilience in different, yet connected, European countries. In doing so, it illuminates the multiplicity of approaches and interpretations that allows a deeper understanding of dynamically (re)developing approaches to resilience. This book will be of key interest to scholars, students, and practitioners working in crisis response, disaster management, and resilience and more broadly to European studies, migration studies, security studies, politics, public policy, and international relations
Trabajo Social Rural y en Zonas Extremas. Sistematización de Experiencias y Reflexiones desde el Chile Profundo.
No full textIn the framework of the centennial of Social Work in Chile and Latin America, the Chilean Network of Social Work and Systematization joins this important commemoration through the publication of this book entitled Rural and Extreme Areas Social Work: Systematization of Experiences and Reflections from Deep Chile. In this way, this collaborative editorial effort seeks to symbolically bring the centennial professional commemoration to all rural and extreme areas of the country, where a Social Work is built that is strongly linked to the cycles of nature, respectful of the identifying customs of rural, peasant, and indigenous communities, concerned with protecting conditions of environmental sustainability, and attentive to the vertiginous contemporary changes that affect ancestral lifestyles and work