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Rendre le vivant politique
No full textPrésent dans toute politique environnementale et pourtant s'en distinguant précisément parce qu’il n’est pas ce qui nous entoure mais ce qui existe pour et par lui-même, le vivant ne se laisse pas enfermer par les humains – pas si facilement, dirait-on avec nuance – et c’est cet acte de résistance qui le rend politique
Data Privacy
No full textData Privacy and Security - Principles and Applications offers a comprehensive look at the critical aspects of protecting data in today’s interconnected world. As digital innovations rapidly expand across sectors such as healthcare, finance, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), robust privacy and security measures are more essential than ever. This volume equips readers with foundational principles and cutting-edge strategies for safeguarding data, from practical security methods to ethical and regulatory considerations. Emphasizing both theoretical and applied knowledge, it explores the complexities of privacy-preserving technologies, data protection standards, and the vital role of regulatory compliance. This volume is designed for professionals, researchers, and students eager to understand how privacy can be maintained without compromising data utility. Whether delving into encryption, cybersecurity frameworks, or evolving privacy laws, this book provides a unique balance of insights and actionable strategies for securing data in various industries. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the challenges and solutions associated with data privacy, offering an essential resource for navigating today’s digital landscape with a responsible, future-focused approach
La tutela del consumatore nella prospettiva halal tra sfide e opportunità del mercato europeo
No full textComparative Law plays a key role in promoting dialogue between European and Muslim law, as producers of goods and services for the European market are called not only to respect Euro-Unitary law but also to assess carefully halal prescriptions, since the only way to trust the Muslim consumers is to provide adequate transparency and accessibility to reference information. From this perspective, the acquisition of halal certification plays a significant role in the sale of consumer goods and, at the same time, a decisive role in the access of some goods rather than others to the European market. The collected works in this volume focus on the sale of consumer goods in terms of Shari’a compliant, highlighting how European consumerism faces a complex of challenges and opportunities that are fueled by the multicultural society and the growing demand for halal products among non-Muslims.PublishedL’analisi comparatistica offre un ruolo chiave per favorire il dialogo tra diritto europeo e diritto musulmano, invero i produttori di beni e servizi destinati al mercato europeo sono chiamati non solo al rispetto del diritto euro-unitario ma anche ad un’attenta valutazione delle prescrizioni halal, poiché la conquista della fiducia dei consumatori musulmani può avvenire solo offrendo un’adeguata trasparenza e accessibilità alle informazioni di riferimento. In questa prospettiva, l’acquisizione della certificazione halal svolge un ruolo significativo per la vendita dei beni di consumo, e allo stesso tempo un ruolo dirimente per l’accesso di alcuni beni anziché di altri al mercato europeo. I saggi raccolti nel volume offrono un contributo allo studio della vendita dei beni di consumo in termini Shari’a compliant sottolineando come il consumerism europeo si trovi di fronte ad un complesso di sfide ed opportunità che sono alimentate tanto dalla società multiculturale quanto dalla crescita della richiesta di prodotti halal tra non musulmani
Exploring Japanese Thought
No full textJapanese history is filled with many great writers and thinkers whose names live on today. While some are well-known abroad, like the Zen scholar Suzuki Daisetsu and the writer Miyazawa Kenji, others remain confined to the realm of scholarship. This book introduces forty-five works of thought to a general readership, put into context with insightful and evocative commentary. Grouped into seven themes, each essay deals with topics such as the relationship between people and nature, the living and the dead, introspection to secular engagement, the nature of the physical body, redefining Buddhism, traditional thought and culture throughout the ages, and the function of the state in society. By examining the ideas of the past, Exploring Japanese Thought offers wisdom for living in the present
Fundamentals of Dark Matter
No full textDrawing on the experience of the author, this textbook focuses on pedagogy that guides students through the facts regarding dark matter, but also encourages questions and critical examination of what is known, through thought-provoking exercises under the heading “How about…?” in each chapter. Each chapter includes learning outcomes, discussion questions and classroom exercises.
The book guides students through the first challenges in galactic astrophysics that led to the hypothesis of dark matter; the subsequent detailed studies of large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background that unequivocally identifies this component as a fundamental one; and the latest developments in our understanding of galaxy formation.
The material can be used as the main textbook for a dedicated module on dark matter. It can also be adopted to support a general course on extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology.
Praise for Fundamentals of Dark Matter
'The nature of dark matter is one of major outstanding questions in astrophysics and Ignacio Ferreras provides a clear and thorough overview of the fundamental aspects of the field. The text contains formal exercises to test comprehension of the material but also more thought-provoking 'How about..?' questions that deepen the reader's understanding. This book is an ideal introduction to an exciting and dynamic area of research and I recommend it highly for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students.'
Rosemary Wyse, Johns Hopkins University
'This textbook offers an accessible introduction to one of the most intriguing topics in astrophysics. With a focus on foundational concepts, Ferreras provides readers with the essential tools to understand the basics of dark matter research, making this book a valuable resource for students and anyone beginning their journey into this fascinating field.'
Gianfranco Bertone, University of Amsterda
Drogenpoesie der Frühen Neuzeit
No full textThis volume brings together annotated editions and interpretations of Early Modern literature about tobacco, beer, wine, and coffee. It includes New Latin and German panegyric poems praising Tokaji wine or beer from Nordhausen, for instance, but also texts opposing the consumption of tobacco and alcohol. The collection thus offers a cultural-historical perspective on current debates surrounding the legalization of intoxicants
Urban Morphology versus Urban Redevelopment and Revitalisation
No full textThis open access book provides a comprehensive review of current theoretical and practical expertise at the confluence of urban morphology and urban rehabilitation. Its holistic perspective addresses theoretical explanations and approaches as well as practical experiences in the design of urban places. The extensive methodological section illustrates innovation and development in this area. The sections of Urban Morphology versus Urban Redevelopment and Revitalisation offer insights from several perspectives: political, social, cultural and economic. Each part examines the intersection with the field of morphological studies. The transformations of the urban fabric are the focus of the two final sections; they address historical processes and review current architectural and urban solutions
Chapter 7 Conclusion
No full textThis book offers the first systematic account in English of the Spanish mass press coverage of ‘jihadist terrorist’ attacks in contemporary Spain. Drawing upon a critical analysis of the ‘Spanish Transition to Democracy’ (1975–82) and ‘War on Terror’ narratives, it examines the ideology underlying the metaphors used in the Spanish mainstream press coverage of the terrorist attacks in Madrid (2004) and Barcelona (2017). The book shows how these metaphors were systematically deployed for propagandistic purposes that sought to ‘manufacture the consent’ of the Spanish population while obstructing public deliberation apropos the attacks, strengthening Spanish ‘democracy’ by defining it in opposition to ‘jihadist terrorism.’ This book will be of interest to students of Critical Terrorism Studies, Spanish Politics, Media Studies, and Security Studies. Chapter 7 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
Infections in Surgery
No full textInfections in surgery, commonly known as surgical site infections (SSIs), are complications that may occur after a surgical procedure. SSIs represent a serious problem leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs, highlighting the need for continued efforts to improve surgical practices and reduce their incidence. Several factors can contribute to the development of SSIs: patient-related factors (such as obesity, advanced age, diabetes, immunosuppression, pre-existing infections etc.); preoperative preparation-related factors (such as incomplete skin antisepsis or failure to administer appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis); microbial contamination (despite sterile techniques, microorganisms can infect the surgical site); surgical procedure-related factors (duration and complexity of the surgeries); postoperative care-related factors (such as inadequate wound care or infection control measures). To prevent SSIs, healthcare facilities implement various strategies, including: optimization of patients’ conditions before surgery; preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis; strict sterile technique; postoperative wound care; surveillance and monitoring to identify and address SSIs early, preventing their spread and complications. Despite the evidence supporting the effectiveness of best practices, many clinicians fail to implement them, and evidence-based practices that optimize both the prevention and treatment of SSIs tend to be underused, highlighting the importance of ongoing research and improvement in surgical techniques and infection control practices. This open access book provides a practical toolkit for surgeons and intensivists to improve their daily clinical practices in order to reduce the risk of SSIs
High Pasture Cave
No full textHigh Pasture Cave served as a significant site for ritual activities and communal events from the Neolithic thought the Scottish Iron Age. High Pasture Cave, located on the island of Skye, Scotland, occupies a liminal location on the very edge of a settlement, and appears to have been a focus for specific and special activities. Its extended period of use is indicated by ephemeral signs of Neolithic Activity, limited Bronze Age usage, and vast artefactual and environmental assemblages recovered dating to the Early to Middle Scottish Iron Age, c.800 BC to AD 150. Footsteps in the Dark details the research-led excavations at the cave and its context in the landscape, including geology and stratigraphy, the use and transformation of the cave from the Neolithic, post-Medieval activity after the sites closure, chronology and radiocarbon dating, the human remains, and stable isotope analysis.The examination of the site indicates that the High Pasture Cave Complex was a special place, a focus for significant communal events, for undertaking ritual and special activities, and a place for deposition of significant objects – a place whose significance remained embedded in social memory long after active use ceased. These findings challenge our current understanding with regards to cave use and function, and with relation to the wider understanding of Iron Age cultural and religious beliefs