“…Like Allan's interpretative works, Metaphor and Meaning interrogates both transmitted traditions and newly unearthed archaeological finds to understand how people in early China thought about the cosmos, society, and themselves -- Contracubierta…”

“…Offering an in-depth analysis of how computing has become part of the daily practices of journalists, this book proposes ways for journalism to evolve in order to serve democratic societies --…”

“….: "This book presents an interdisciplinary study of the role of spirituality and religious ritual in the emergence of complex societies. Involving an eminent group of natural scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, philosophers, and theologians, this volume examines Çatalhöyük as a case study. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- -- List of Contributors xix -- Foreword xxiii -- Preface xxvii -- Acknowledgments xxix -- Part I INTERNET OF THINGS 1 -- 1 Internet of Things and Data Analytics in the Cloud with Innovation and Sustainability 3 /Hwaiyu Geng -- 1.1 Introduction 3 -- 1.2 The IoT and the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4 -- 1.3 Internet of Things Technology 6 -- 1.4 Standards and Protocols 11 -- 1.5 IoT Ecosystem 11 -- 1.6 Definition of Big Data 13 -- 1.7 IoT, Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing 18 -- 1.8 Creativity, Invention, Innovation, and Disruptive Innovation 18 -- 1.9 Polya's “How to Solve it” 20 -- 1.10 Business Plan and Business Model 20 -- 1.11 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 23 -- 2 Digital Services and Sustainable Solutions 29 /Rikke Gram-Hansen -- 2.1 Introduction 29 -- 2.2 Why IoT is not Just “Nice to Have” 30 -- 2.3 Services in a Digital Revolution 32 -- 2.4 Mobile Digital Services and the Human Sensor 32 -- 2.5 Not Just Another App 33 -- 2.6 The Hidden Life of Things 34 -- 2.7 The Umbrellas are not what they Seem 35 -- 2.8 Interacting with the Invisible 36 -- 2.9 Society as Open Source 36 -- 2.10 Learn from your Hackers 37 -- 2.11 Ensuring High-Quality Services to Citizens 37 -- 2.12 Government as a Platform 38 -- 2.13 Conclusion 38 -- 3 The Industrial Internet of Things (Iiot): Applications and Taxonomy 41 /Stan Schneider -- 3.1 Introduction to the IioT 41 -- 3.2 Some Examples of Iiot Applications 43 -- 3.3 Toward a Taxonomy of the Iiot 52 -- 3.4 Standards and Protocols for Connectivity 66 -- 3.5 Connectivity Architecture for the Iiot 73 -- 3.6 Data-Centricity Makes Dds Different 79 -- 3.7 The Future of the Iiot 80 -- 4 Strategic Planning for Smarter Cities 83 /Jonathan Reichental -- 4.1 Introduction 83 -- 4.2 What is a Smart City? …”

“…In order to establish and maintain its power, the State uses various strategies, among them writing, a fact which may surprise, when one considers that in most ancient societies the majority of people were illiterate. The fifteen papers published in this volume deal with this paradox, across a wide chronological range, from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to modern times, but always in relation to societies untouched by the “disenchantment of the world” and the rationality of modem States…”

“…Between these two tendencies, this work presents the multiple compromises adopted by several Asian (China, Korea, Japan, Nepal and India) and Indian Ocean (Madagascar) societies to navigate through individual expressions of love inspired by occidental practice, and the social norms that exert such profound control over them. …”

“…For the editors of this book, then, the contextualization of interventions means considering the people who receive them as full citizens immersed in complex societies where factors such as social justice and health or well-being do not float apart in space but affect each other dialectically. …”

“…“This book gives an overview of the kinds of issues confronting society as we become increasingly dependent on the Internet and the World Wide Web. …”

“…And it has had a lasting impact on the course of society from enabling the US Social Security System, to the space program, to airline reservations, modern banking and retail, to many of the ways our world today works. …”

“…This volume explores some of the rich variety of relationships in the ancient world, and unpacks the intricate and dynamic processes and interactions by which human relationships and societies are generated, maintained, and dissolved…”

“…And how might these effects change as geographic mobility increases diversity, even among societies that historically have been relatively homogeneous?"…”
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“…"Increasing the mastery of reading and text literacy in the general population is one of the most important challenges faced by both developed and developing societies. Providing a new reference for researchers and practitioners involved in this domain, this book brings together empirical research on the multiple levels of language that are involved in reading. …”
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“…With contributions from leading scholars in the field, including James Miller from Queen's University, Canada and Tony Watling from the University College, London, this book will captivate a range of readers interested in the spirtitual dimension of our culture and society…”
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“…The book further examines Paul's use of the term and demonstrates that, when properly understood and appropriated, the principle of 'the common advantage' is pivotal to keeping societies and relationships dynamic and healthy Conversely, when common advantage is not functioning and, concomitantly, private advantage is wrongly emphasized at its expense, relational, societal and ecclesiastical breakdowns occur. …”

“…This exhaustive examination of the rise and spread of the Tablighi Jama't, arguably the world's largest Islamic missionary movement, locates it in the larger perspective of global Islam and developments in the Muslim societies. Combining an overview of the history and current socio-political perception of the Tablighi Jama'at with a more analytical and philosophical approach to fundamental questions of identity, subject-positioning and representation, the author creates a comprehensive resource of interest to all scholars and students of Islam. …”
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“…Despite the high-level public visibility of, and debate about, policing in relation to violent and abusive sexual crimes (from child sexual abuse to adult rape) very little public or scholarly attention is paid to the policing of consensual sexual practices in contemporary societies. In the context of social and cultural change "sexual life" is largely understood as a matter of "private life," policing plays an active part in regulating consensual sexual practices across a number of areas.This book brings together a well known and respected group of academics to explore the role of the police in shaping the boundaries of that aspect of contemporary life that we imagine to be most private and most our own, uniting scholars from a range of disciplines. …”

“…These themes were explored across seven South Asian societies during eight years of fieldwork…”

“…Dementia is a major challenge for all countries, as the population with the condition is growing rapidly. Societies desperately need to identify measures which mean that they can continue to thrive with a large population of people who are cognitively impaired. …”

“…The need to analyse labour market mechanisms in post-industrial Western societies is urgent. Despite laws and policy measures being developed at the European, national and local levels, job-seeking immigrants and ethnic minorities still suffer unequal access and ethnic discrimination. …”

“…Investigating schools requires examining the surrounding society as well…”