“…This magisterial new work brings fresh insight into the essential functions of early modern Roman society and the development of the modern state…”

“…From smartphones to surveillance cameras, to navigational satellites, these new technologies offer visions of integrated, smooth and efficient societies, even as they directly conflict with the ways users experience them. …”

“…Along with the worldwide growing mobility and migration, the scientific studies and political-public debates are increasingly more concerned with the questions of motivation and manner in which modern information and communication technology is used by people with a migration background as well as the resulting consequences for the individual as a user on the one hand, and the ethno-cultural groups in migration, the home and residence societies, on the other hand. The researches focus on the questions about the importance of the use of the mentioned media technologies in the development of transcultural / -national communication / interaction relations across national borders and in the (re-)formation of cultural identities. …”

“…However, before insects can be recommended as a type of nourishment to augment more traditional and widely accepted sources of food and feed, it is essential that in-depth research involving a variety of subjects is carried out. We can learn from societies in which insects are still a component of the local diet which species are preferred and how they are prepared for human consumption. …”

“…The options women have to shape their lives have dramatically increased in the last decades, and this is true for all European countries. Changes in their societies with respect to women's rights have been fundamental, amongst other things as a result of the women's movement, which caused one of the greatest social revolutions of the 20th century. …”

“…In order to prevent the severe damage and eventual collapse of structures, and consequent human, material and economic losses, the implementation of monitoring systems becomes a valuable tool for today's society. Monitoring of structures is becoming increasingly important, not only as preventive action, but also due to actual economic and sustainability concerns, to ensure a safer and more comfortable built environment…”

“…How can poor and weak societies escape poverty traps? Political economists have traditionally offered three answers: "stimulate growth first," "build good institutions first," or "some fortunate nations inherited good institutions that led to growth." …”

“…Widening access to mathematics content can raise average levels of achievement and, at the same time, reduce inequalities in education and in society at large…”

“…Only with resolve and a continued focus can Nordic countries ensure that men and women contribute to their economies and societies in gender equal measure."--Back cover…”

“…With the economic crisis, some governments have been tempted to use procurement to ease its socio-economic impact on societies by providing a substitute for direct social policies to support employment for specific communities. …”

“…This unprecedented demographic explosion is accompanied by another major change: Exposure to the world economy, that began after World War II and became particularly significant after independence.These two shocks will have far-reaching effects on all aspects of the region's economies and societies. Moreover, West Africa's population distribution will be radically altered with urban populations increasing by a factor of twenty over the same period. …”

“…Not only do these organisations mobilise their members in the development field, but their activities create a fund of information within their societies. Remarkable progress by both governments and NGOs has been made during the 1990s in improving co-operation domestically and in operational development activities in the field. …”

“…The Framework was developed by a task force of officials from about 60 governments, with participation by the World Bank and other international organisations, as well as business, trade union and civil society organisations…”

“…Failure to look beyond policy silos will have implications for specific groups in Korea, such as youth, as well as for the economy and society's ability to recover following the economic crisis and build a solid foundation for future prosperity…”

“…Offers examples of how introverts can thrive in a world dominated by extroverts Outlines the positive aspects of introverted personality types Provides actionable ways to promote introverted qualities in work and life Success as an Introvert For Dummies is for anyone looking to understand the introvert's worldview and how they fit into a society dominated by extroverts…”

“…Violence is a pervasive social problem whose causes and consequences are inextricably linked to individuals, families, institutions, communities, and societies. The negative consequences of violence, and serious violence in particular, reverberate beyond the immediate moment and location of it. …”

“…The book is a first in that it pays attention to the socio-cultural contexts of Responsible AI that is sensitive to African cultures and societies. It makes an important contribution to the global AI ethics discourse that often neglects AI narratives from Africa despite growing evidence of DDD in many domains. …”

“…Ultimately, the book asks how these new Afrikaner religious practices contribute to social solidarity and integration in a persistently segregated society, and what they can tell us about racial relations in the country today. …”

“…It will also be of interest to legal practitioners, policy makers and civil society organisations working in fields related to Social Europe"--…”

“…Particular topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Applied ecology and the management of biological resources (including wildlife and habitat management, land use and management, aquatic resources, restoration ecology); Theoretical ecology and modelling; Biodiversity and species abundance; Conservation (including planning and risk assessment); Animal ecology; Microbial ecology; Evolution ecology; Chemical and molecular ecology; Marine ecology; Behavioural ecology; Remote sensing and ecology; Ecosystems and biospheres as complex adaptive systems; Tools and computational methods to study ecological systems (including AI, informatics and Big Data); Ecology and society…”