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Global Health Governance and Policy An Introduction

Global Health Governance and Policy An Introduction

Global Health Governance and Policy outlines the fundamentals of global health a key element of sustainable development. Taking an interdisciplinary approach it explores the relationship between the globalization process and global health’s social political economic and environmental determinants. It points the attention to the actors and forces that shape global policies and actions with an impact on peoples’ health in an increasingly complex global governance context. Topics discussed include: The relationship between globalization and the determinants of health The essentials of global health measurements The evolution of public health strategies in the context of the global development agenda The actors and influencers of global health governance The role of health systems The dynamics and mechanisms of global health financing and Development Assistance for Health Career opportunities in global health governance management and policy Looking in depth at some of the more significant links between neoliberal globalization global policies and health Global Health Governance and Policy: An Introduction discusses some specific health issues of global relevance such as changes in the ecosystem epidemics and the spread of infectious diseases the global transformation of the food system the tobacco epidemic human migration macroeconomic processes and global financial crisis trade and access to health services drugs and vaccines and eHealth and the global health 4. 0 challenge. Written by a team of experienced practitioners scientists and teachers this textbook is ideal for students of all levels and professionals in a variety of disciplines with an interest in global health. | Global Health Governance and Policy An Introduction

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Global Health An Introduction to Current and Future Trends

Global Health An Introduction to Current and Future Trends

Global Health continues to provide readers with a comprehensive up-to-date and thought-provoking outline and understanding of the constantly evolving global health landscape. In this new edition the authors have maintained the successful structure and organisation of the previous edition to examine and explain recent health changes and consider likely future patterns. New or expanded topics covered include: emerging and re-emerging infectious disease threats increasing awareness of and interest in antimicrobial resistance and superbugs terrorism global conflict and health the new UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the drive for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) the use of information technology in global health substance abuse palliative and end-of-life-care ethical issues in global health. Using clear and original explanations of complex issues this text makes extensive use of boxed case studies and international examples with discussion questions posed for readers at the end of each chapter. Readers will also be able to take advantage of the new website that was designed to complement this book. Global Health is essential reading for students and researchers of global health public health and development studies. | Global Health An Introduction to Current and Future Trends

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Solid State Chemistry An Introduction

Solid State Chemistry An Introduction

Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction presents a wide range of the synthetic and physical techniques used to prepare and characterize solids. Going beyond this this largely nonmathematical introduction to solid state chemistry includes the bonding and electronic magnetic electrical and optical properties of solids. Solids of particular interest – porous solids superconductors and nanostructures are included. Practical examples of applications and modern developments are given. It offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-life situations and serve them well throughout their degree course. | Solid State Chemistry An Introduction

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Cultural Issues in Psychology An Introduction to a Global Discipline

Cultural Issues in Psychology An Introduction to a Global Discipline

This book offers an engaging introduction to cultural and cross-cultural psychology and offers an interdisciplinary approach to the key research theories and controversies that impact on human behaviour in a global context. How is human behavior and experience intertwined with culture? From this starting point this second edition of Cultural Issues in Psychology explores the role of culture in relation to mainstream and critical perspectives of our discipline. Beginning with an examination of culture itself as well as related concepts such as ethnicity race and nation it goes on to trace historical developments in the role of culture in psychology. Including a new chapter on migration and additional coverage of indigenous psychologies ethnographic research methods and cosmopolitanism the new edition reflects the latest developments in this global discipline. Also featuring up-to-date research examples and revision exercises the book reviews and explains classic and contemporary approaches to cultural issues relating to social cognitive developmental and health psychology. Also including chapters on culture and lifespan and culture and psychopathology this is the essential entry-level text on cultural and cross-cultural psychology for students taking psychology and related courses. | Cultural Issues in Psychology An Introduction to a Global Discipline

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The Ethics of Development An Introduction

The Ethics of Development An Introduction

The Ethics of Development: An Introduction systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of development. The book addresses important questions such as: What does development mean? Is there a human right to development? If we aim for sustainable development in an age of global climate change should developed nations sacrifice economic growth for the sake of allowing developing countries to catch up? Should eradication of poverty or diminution of radical inequality be the principal focus of developmental policy? What are the macroeconomic theories of development? And how have they informed development policy? How does development work in practice? Featuring case studies throughout this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an incredibly topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics global justice economics politics sociology and public policy. | The Ethics of Development An Introduction

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Strategic Communication An Introduction to Theory and Global Practice

Strategic Communication An Introduction to Theory and Global Practice

This textbook provides an overview of the core concepts theories and methods in strategic communication using examples from research and experiences from practice. Strategic Communication begins by explaining the fundamental concepts related to communication organizations and strategy and then explores the communication processes within leadership reputation crisis and change. The authors work to present a framework for the future underpinned by the concept of Communicative Organizations. The content of this 2nd edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research and practice examples including a new chapter on ‘The Future of Strategic Communication’. The new edition also features enhanced pedagogical features to aid learning such as key takeaways and new international case studies and examples throughout. After reading the book the student or reader will be able to define and reflect upon strategic communication as an academic field and professional practice describe relevant theories and apply these to communication problems. It is primarily aimed towards Undergraduate students studying Strategic Communication Corporate Communications Public Relations and Marketing as well as reflective practitioners looking to gain a more thorough and applied introduction to the field. | Strategic Communication An Introduction to Theory and Global Practice

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Populism An Introduction

Populism An Introduction

Populism: An Introduction is the first introduction to the theme of populism. It will introduce the principal theories definitions models and contemporary debates. A number of global case studies will be used to illustrate the concept: • Russian populism; • Latin American populism; • Italian populism; • Peronism; • Media populism; • Penal populism; • Constitutional populism. Populism will reflect on the sociology of democratic processes and investigate the evolution of political consensus in contemporary political systems. This book will appeal to academics and postgraduate students working in the field of sociology political sociology and politics. | Populism An Introduction

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Introduction to Global Military History 1775 to the Present Day

Introduction to Global Military History 1775 to the Present Day

Introduction to Global Military History provides a lucid and comprehensive account of military developments around the modern world from the eighteenth century up to the present day. Beginning with the background to the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary wars and ending with the recent conflicts of the twenty-first century this third edition combines fully up-to-date global coverage with close analysis not only of the military aspects of war but also its social cultural political and economic dimensions and repercussions. The new edition includes a fully revised chapter on conflicts during the eighteenth century updated coverage of events post-1990 and increased coverage of non-Western conflicts to provide a truly international account of the varied and changing nature of modern military history. Covering lesser-known conflicts as well as the familiar wars of history and illustrated throughout with maps primary source extracts and case studies it is essential reading for all students of modern military history and international relations. | Introduction to Global Military History 1775 to the Present Day

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An Introduction to the Spaceport Industry Runways to Space

An Introduction to the Spaceport Industry Runways to Space

This book provides a contemporary look at spaceports not only from relevant technological drivers policies and legal perspectives but also from impacts associated with airspace use and aviation stakeholders. Economic business financial and environmental considerations; issues facing airports transitioning to air and space ports; and spaceport planning are discussed. Through case and event studies research and analysis along with information obtained through professional experience this book provides an overview of the many benefits unique challenges and issues facing commercial spaceports and spaceport operators. Each chapter is a standalone key topic such that the reader can focus on the most compelling issues relevant for them or can view the book as an integrated whole for a full perspective. While examples and case studies come largely from the United States the reader can draw conclusions that are independent of country and situation. Information on other nation-state policies and advancements among other topics is provided to give a global perspective further expanding the relevancy and benefits of the book to both domestic and international audiences. An Introduction to the Spaceport Industry: Runways to Space fills a gap in the literature providing professionals government officials researchers professors and students deep insights into the fast-growing commercial spaceport industry. | An Introduction to the Spaceport Industry Runways to Space

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Religion and the Environment An Introduction

Religion and the Environment An Introduction

How does religion relate to our global environment? Religion and the Environment provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this controversial question by covering the following important themes: the religion-environment interface pre- and post-industrial religious practices related to resource extraction and the rise of the Anthropocene an analysis of religious response to the impacts of contemporary industrialization globalization and urbanization religious thought leadership policy formation and grassroots activism relative to the environment. Religion and the Environment will offer students and general readers a sophisticated yet accessible exploration of the relationship between religion and the environment through case studies ranging from climate change to the impacts of warfare. This engaging book will be an excellent addition to introductory courses and those approaching the topic for the first time. | Religion and the Environment An Introduction

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History An Introduction to Theory and Method

History An Introduction to Theory and Method

This book provides an accessible introduction to a wide range of concerns that have preoccupied historians over time. Global in scope it explores historical perspectives not only from historiography itself but from related areas such as literature sociology geography and anthropology which have entered into productive dialogues with history. Clearly written and accessible this third edition is fully revised with an updated structure and new areas of historical enquiry and themes added including the history of emotions video history and global pandemics. In all of this the authors have attempted to think beyond the boundaries of the West and consider varied approaches to history. They do so by engaging with theoretical perspectives and methodologies that have provided the foundation for good historical practice. The authors analyse how historians can improve their skills by learning about the discipline of historiography that is how historians go about the task of exploring the past and determining where the line separating history from other disciplines such as sociology or geography runs. History: An Introduction to Theory and Method 3ed is an essential resource for students of historical theory and method working at both an introductory and more advanced level. | History An Introduction to Theory and Method

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Moral Theory An Introduction to Ethics

Moral Theory An Introduction to Ethics

Originally published in 1921 updated in 1932 and re-issued in 1966 with an introduction by Stephan Körner this book remains a classic introduction to the study of ethics. It clearly explains both the Aristotelian and the Kantian approach to ethical problems by combining the advantages of a historical and systematic introduction. Much of the book is devoted to Aristotle and Kant whose moral theories are important and who are influential forces in contemporary moral philosophy. | Moral Theory An Introduction to Ethics

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The Ethics of Climate Change An Introduction

The Ethics of Climate Change An Introduction

The Ethics of Climate Change: An Introduction systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding arguably the greatest threat now facing humanity. This second edition has been updated and includes two new chapters on climate change and capitalism and climate change and law. Williston addresses important questions such as: Has humanity entered the Anthropocene epoch? Is climate change primarily an ethical or an economic issue? Can capitalism be reformed to prevent climate catastrophe? What are the moral failings of international climate diplomacy? What are the main causes of political inaction and climate denial? Should tort law be used to sue those responsible for climate change? What are intragenerational and intergenerational justice? Is geoengineering an ethically justifiable response to climate change? Featuring case studies throughout this textbook provides a philosophical introduction to an immensely topical issue studied by students within the fields of applied ethics global justice sustainability geography and politics. | The Ethics of Climate Change An Introduction

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The Hispanic-Anglosphere from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century An Introduction

The Hispanic-Anglosphere from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century An Introduction

The Hispanic and Anglo worlds are often portrayed as the Cain and Abel of Western culture antagonistic and alien to each other. This book challenges such view with a new critical conceptual framework – the ‘Hispanic-Anglosphere’ – to open a window into the often surprising interactions of individuals transnational networks and global communities that it argues made of the British Isles (England Ireland Scotland Wales the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) a crucial hub for the global Hispanic world a launching-pad and a bridge between Spanish Europe Africa America and Asia in the late eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries. Perhaps not unlike today that was a time marked by social uncertainty pandemics the dislocation of global polities and the rise of radicalisms. The volume offers insights on many themes including trade the arts education language politics the press religion biodiversity philanthropy anti-slavery and imperialism. Established academics and rising stars from different continents and disciplines combined original primary research with a wide range of secondary sources to produce a rich collection of ten case-studies 25 biographies and seven samples of interpreted material culture all presented in an accessible style appealing to scholars students and the general reader alike. Chapters Introduction; Chapter 1 (Section 1); Chapter 5 (Section 1); Section II; Afterword) 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. | The Hispanic-Anglosphere from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century An Introduction

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An Introduction to the Ancient World

An Introduction to the Ancient World

An Introduction to the Ancient World offers a thorough survey of the history of the ancient Near East Greece and Rome. Covering the social political economic and cultural processes that have influenced later western and Near Eastern civilisations this volume considers subjects such as the administrative structures economies and religions of the ancient Near East Athenian democracy the development of classical Greek literature the interaction of cultures in the Hellenistic world the political and administrative system of the Roman Republic and empire and the coming of Christianity all within the broad outline of political history. This third edition is thoroughly updated and some chapters are completely rewritten to cover recent historical research. Changes include: more attention to economic structures and developments and to the history of the later Roman Empire (third to sixth centuries AD); incorporation of the results of recent archaeological and historical research and recently published studies of ancient literature; ‘boxes’ that support the main text on topics including economic and political systems religion and terminology; redrawn maps and new higher-quality images; the inclusion of useful websites in the bibliography. An Introduction to the Ancient World provides an easily readable user-friendly integrated overview for students of ancient history classics and archaeology. Lavishly illustrated clearly and concisely written and well organised this fully updated and revised edition will remain a key resource for students beginning to investigate the civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean.

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The State and the Citizen An Introduction to Political Philosophy

The State and the Citizen An Introduction to Political Philosophy

First published in 1948 The State and the Citizen traces the development of the idea of the State as the ultimate source of authority. The author then proceeds to suggest the proper ends and limitation of State action. He analyses the conceptions of State unity and corporate loyalty and ends with a discussion on the relations between States and other associations and between one State and another. This short and lucid introduction to political philosophy is an essential read for students and scholars of political philosophy philosophy and political studies. | The State and the Citizen An Introduction to Political Philosophy

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Food Policy in the United Kingdom An Introduction

Food Policy in the United Kingdom An Introduction

This book provides an introduction to food policy in the United Kingdom examining policy development implementation influences and current issues. The book begins by providing a wide-ranging introduction to food policy in the UK situating it within wider global debates and establishing key drivers such as issues related to global citizenship trade and finance. The use of food control as a policy lever is also discussed and contrasted with alternative approaches based on behaviour change. The book presents an overview of the history of UK food policy from which there is much to be learned before moving onto current challenges posed by political instability both at home and abroad global pandemics and cost of living crises. Foremost is the need to manage public health including both malnutrition and obesity while promoting sustainable and healthy diets as well as the broader issues around addressing food security and food poverty. The book also examines public sector food initiatives such as school food and early childhood provisions and food regulation. As a part of food regulation chapters examine food scares and food fraud from chalk in flour to horsegate. The role of media marketing and advertising is also considered within a policy perspective. Taking a wider lens the book also discusses the impact of global food trade and the financialisation of food on food policy in the UK and vice versa. The book is supported by instructor eResources on the Routledge website designed to support student learning as well as provide regular updates on UK food policy developments. The eResources include student activities group exercises and links to further reading and additional resources. This book serves as a key introduction to UK food and agricultural policy for students scholars policymakers and professionals as well as those interested in food systems public health and social policy more widely. | Food Policy in the United Kingdom An Introduction

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How to Read Architecture An Introduction to Interpreting the Built Environment

How to Read Architecture An Introduction to Interpreting the Built Environment

How to Read Architecture is based on the fundamental premise that reading and interpreting architecture is something we already do and that close observation matters. This book enhances this skill so that given an unfamiliar building you will have the tools to understand it and to be inspired by it. Author Paulette Singley encourages you to misread closely read conventionally read and unconventionally read architecture to stimulate your creative process. This book explores three essential ways to help you understand architecture: reading a building from the outside-in from the inside-out and from the position of out-and-out or formal architecture. This book erodes boundaries between the frequently compartmentalized fields of interior design landscape design and building design with chapters exploring concepts of terroir scenography criticality atmosphere tectonics inhabitation type form and enclosure. Using examples and case studies that span a wide range of historical and global precedents Singley addresses the complex interaction among the ways a building engages its context addresses its performative exigencies and operates as an autonomous aesthetic object. Including over 300 images this book is an essential read for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of architecture with a global focus on the interpretation of buildings in their context. | How to Read Architecture An Introduction to Interpreting the Built Environment

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The Romans An Introduction

The Romans An Introduction

The Romans: An Introduction is a concise readable and comprehensive survey of the Roman world which explores 1 200 years of political military and cultural history alongside religion social pressures literature art and architecture. This new edition includes updated and revised materials designed to develop analytical skills in literary and material evidence evoking themes that resonate in both ancient and modern societies: fake news class struggles urbanization concepts of race and gender imperialism constitutional power and religious intolerance. The fourth edition incorporates a number of new features and evolving fields: A new chapter on provinces provincial administration and acculturation in the Roman Empire. An extended chapter on Christianity and Rome’s legacy with new case studies in the reception of Roman culture. An extended chapter on Roman society and daily life including recent scholarship on gender and race in the ancient world. Integrated use of text and material evidence which is designed to develop analytical skills in critical source assessment. The book’s successful Open Access website updated to include new case studies on emerging topics such as performance politics religious syncretism media sensationalism and cultural heritage. Thoroughly updated and redeveloped this new edition of The Romans will continue to serve as the definitive introduction to the life history and culture of the Roman world from its foundation to its significance to later civilizations. | The Romans An Introduction

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An Introduction to the English Novel Volume I

An Introduction to the English Novel Volume I

First published in 1951 (this edition in 1967) this book forms the first part of Arnold Kettle’s An Introduction to the English Novel. Since the novel like every other literary form is a product of history the book opens with a discussion of how and why the novel developed in England in the eighteenth century as well as the function and background of prose fiction. The third part of the book examines six great novels from Jane Austen to George Eliot. ‘A serious and rewarding study. ’ The Times Literary Supplement ‘His examination of some eighteenth century writers and analysis of six famous novels- from Emma to Middlemarch- have wit authority and a sensitivity that compel the reader’s attention. ’ Dublin Magazine | An Introduction to the English Novel Volume I

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