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The Eco-Social Polity?
No full textThe devastating effects of climate change are undeniable. Fires rage and waters rise in every corner of the globe. In light of these changes to our planet, the issue of social and environmental wellbeing has gained prominent attention from both academia and policy makers. Scholarly research on the interaction between social and employment policy domains has flourished. Academics now reflect on the different aspects of environmental and social protection, ecological and social risks, and the costs of climate change, sustainable welfare and new social movements prompted by green transitions.
This book provides a vital contribution to the emerging research agenda. It brings together scholars from interconnected disciplines to discuss the eco-social debate, providing a critical overview on extant scholarship and reflecting on future research pathways on the eco-social nexus from a variety of analytical perspectives
Questionnement des valeurs dans les manuels de français
No full textLes programmes de français de 2015 pour le collège font date dans l’histoire de la discipline, car ils associent explicitement l’étude de la littérature à la formation de la personne, à travers de grandes entrées universalistes à portée éthique. En proposant une méthodologie spécifique, ce livre analyse comment les manuels scolaires traduisent cette orientation morale et civique nouvelle. Les textes littéraires sont-ils abordés dans un sens moralisant, ou bien à travers un questionnement ouvert, qui permet aux élèves d’investir leurs propres valeurs au cours de la lecture ? À partir d’un corpus de six collections éditoriales, l’enjeu est de savoir si l’enseignement du français est entré dans une période nouvelle, qui assignerait au questionnement empathique et raisonné des textes le rôle de développer l’imagination, la sensibilité morale et l’esprit critique des élèves
Advances in Robust Control and Applications
No full textSignificant advances have been made in developing robust nonlinear control algorithms to tackle challenges related to uncertainties, disturbances, and noise. This book is intended to provide a succinct overview of recent progress in robust control and applications. It brings together important contributions from renowned international researchers to provide an excellent survey of new perspectives and paradigms of robust control. In particular, this book presents important applications of Model Predictive Control and Sliding Mode Control
Strafverfolgung von Tierschutzkriminalität
No full textThe investigation deals with the lack of enforcement of criminal law in the area of agricultural livestock farming. On the one hand, it focuses on the criminal liability risks for public prosecutors in connection with underenforcement of law. On the other hand, it provides an overview of the prosecution practice typically observed in the area of animal welfare criminal law as well as a solution approach based on empirical results to make the criminal prosecution of animal welfare offences more effective
Geschichte der „Bauernjagd“
No full textSince the Middle Ages, hunting has been a privileged pastime for rulers and the powerful in large parts of Europe. In Germany, the aristocratic right to hunt on other people's land did not formally end until the revolution of 1848/49. The interest of historians in hunting is therefore mainly focused on the art forms and attributes of courtly hunting, its protagonists, methods, weapons and equipment, the development of hunting fairness (Weidgerechtigkeit) and hunter's language (Weidmannssprache), hunting signals and hunting dogs.
This volume, on the other hand, deals with the question of whether and, if so, under what conditions peasants and members of the lower or non-peasant classes also pursued (huntable) wild animals, using examples mainly from Lower Saxony. The hunting laws generally ruled this out. Was it conceivable that a non-aristocratic hunting culture had survived alongside aristocratic hunting practices?
The period under investigation covers the early modern period and the 19th century, with pre- and post-times. Aspects of the development of hunting law, the functions of hunting as a resource for the ruling classes, bird-trapping and poaching as ʻhunting for the little manʼ, animal torture games and hunting criticism as well as the anthropological foundations of hunting are also touched upon
Small Museums Change
No full textWhat is a ‘small museum’? In this book, the term ‘small’ refers to a museum with a maximum of two ‘normally’ paid full-time functions and further completely staffed by volunteers. People are placed in the centre of the definition, as they should be. This book is part of a series of books produced in cooperation with and financed by the Stichting Rondeltappe-Bernoster-Kemmers. All books of the series have been reviewed and edited by Silvia Naldini, Section of Heritage & Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Working in Music on the Semiperiphery
No full textWhile music as labor feeds into the capitalist cultural industries, this book proves that in this sector informality greatly permeates and governs power relations and the allocations of resources. The significant level of informal involvement of the household in the creative and reproductive processes is also explored. It is particularly in the semiperipheral context that the relationship between home-based work and paid work is unbalanced: Emília Barna's field data are from Hungary and range from 2018 to 2021. The same context also implies considerable involvement of the state and its subsidies, as well as the important role of gatekeepers’ political capital.
This book embraces the widest possible range of workers in the music industry. It deals with all music genres from high-flying to commercial and observes various workers in the production chain beyond musicians. Niche segments of the sector, such as YouTube-based commercial hip hop, are given special treatment. Using a variety of empirical research methods, the study examines the trends as workers are pushed towards digital entrepreneurship and platform work, on the one hand, and live performance, on the other. The focus on domestic work and informality offers a feminist analysis of work in music. This approach sheds light on gendered divisions of labor and forms of (self-)exploitation that usually remain invisible. The book proposes a new model of cultural autonomy that takes account of the semiperipheral relationship of music industry workers and institutions to both the market and the state
Maximal Planar Graph Theory and the Four-Color Conjecture
No full textThis open access book integrates foundational principles with advanced methodologies concerning maximal planar graphs. It offers readers an exceptional examination of graph structures, chromatic polynomials, and the construction and proof techniques of the Four-Color Conjecture. It is tailored for researchers, educators, and students involved in graph theory, combinatorics, and computational mathematics. The book consists of nine meticulously developed chapters. It starts with fundamental concepts in graph theory and then advances to pioneering computational proofs and recursive formulas of the chromatic number related to maximal planar graphs. Notable features include comprehensive discharging techniques, innovative approaches for constructing graphs of various orders, and groundbreaking conjectures concerning tree-colorability and unique four-colorability. The concluding chapter introduces Kempe's changes, offering new insights into the dynamics of graph coloring. Whether you are an academic enhancing your theoretical knowledge or a student searching for clear explanations for complex concepts, this book provides essential tools for navigating and addressing some of the most intricate challenges in graph theory. Its rigorous analysis and computational techniques equip readers with the necessary skills to engage deeply with maximal planar graph problems, making it an indispensable resource for advancing research and practical applications. No prior knowledge is necessary; however, a foundational understanding of graph theory is advised. This opportunity presents a chance to explore innovative perspectives and methodologies that expand the horizons of mathematical inquiry and proof development
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
No full textTo present their latest work in the field of Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), researchers from distant parts of the world have joined their efforts and contributed their ideas according to their interest and engagement. Their chapters will give you the opportunity to learn about advanced materials, techniques, and applications in MEMS. The topics presented included flexible MEMS techniques for multi-physical sensors, highlighting the adaptability of these systems to complex sensing environments and the use of MEMS in optical and photonic devices, demonstrating their impact on advanced imaging and communication technologies. The book also explores biomedical MEMS, which are advancing healthcare through improved diagnostics and therapeutic tools. The editors hope the book will allow professionals and readers not involved in the immediate field to understand and enjoy the topic
Nachhaltigkeit bewerten mithilfe einer Bewertungsscheibe
No full textDie Förderung von Bewertungskompetenz und Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung sind gemäß den Bildungsstandards verpflichtende Bestandteile des Chemieunterrichts. Doch wie kann die Nachhaltigkeit einer Maßnahme -- z.B. die Förderung der Elektromobilität -- im Unterricht bewertet werden? Im Rahmen des forschungsmethodischen Ansatzes des Design-Based Research wurde das Unterrichtskonzept 'nachhaltig bewerten' für die Sekundarstufe I entwickelt und erprobt. Im Zentrum steht das methodische Instrument der Bewertungsscheibe. Diese visualisiert zum einen die drei Nachhaltigkeitsdimensionen Umwelt, Soziales und Wirtschaft, zum anderen gibt sie drei Bewertungsebenen vor: Wo wirkt die Maßnahme (global oder nur lokal)? Wie lange wirkt sie (langfristig oder nur kurzfristig)? Welche Interessengruppen sind betroffen (viele oder nur eine)? Die Bewertungsscheibe strukturiert und erleichtert somit den Bewertungsprozess, indem sie Kriterien vorgibt: Eine Maßnahme ist dann besonders nachhaltig, wenn sie in allen drei Nachhaltigkeitsdimensionen global, langfristig und für viele Gruppen Nutzen stiftet. Für die Evaluation des Konzepts wurde eine vollständige Unterrichtseinheit zum Thema Elektromobilität für die Sekundarstufe I entwickelt. Die empirische Untersuchung erfolgte mit Hilfe von Videographien, Artefakten sowie einem Prä-Post-Design