Tabla de Contenidos: “…Explaining the Big Data Revolution -- The Always-On Consumer -- The Plummeting of Technology Costs -- The Rise of Data Science -- Google and Infonomics -- The Platform Economy -- The 11/12 Watershed: Sandy and Politics -- Social Media and Other Factors -- Central Thesis of Book -- Plan of Attack -- Who Should Read This Book? …”

“…The research from which it derives reveals the stereotypes associated with the issue of alimony obligations present in students and professors, and highlights the importance of intercultural, intersectional and differentiated practices in the attention to the users of alimony claims that are processed in the Guillermo Peña Alzate Legal Clinic of the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the University of Antioquia, Medellin, with the purpose that the student, in his stage of academic practices, can use different theoretical, conventional, jurisprudential and normative instruments, framed in the cultural studies of law En este libro se presenta una propuesta teórica y metodológica que aporta elementos pedagógicos y didácticos para la formación de estudiantes del pregrado de Derecho, desde un Enfoque de Equidad de Género para las Mujeres (EEGM). …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Conté (Volum 3): Richard Rogers Partnership Today; An up-date survey, p.6; Research Centres: VR Techno Plaza, Amano Research Laboratories, Gifu, 1993-1999, p.18; Learning Resource Centre, Thames Valley University, Slough, 1993-1996, p.32; ParcBIT, Mallorca, 1994- , p.36; South Bank Centre, London, 1994-1997, p.40; Montevetro, London, 1994-2000, p.48; Saitama Arena, Omiya City, 1995, p.56; Urban Masterplanning: Piana di Castelo, Scandicci, Florence, 1995, p.62; Minamiyamashiro Elementary School, Kyoto, 1995-2003, p.66; Pusan High-speed Rail Station, Pusan, 1996, p.78; Greenwich Peninsula Masterplan and Millennium Dome, London, 1996-1999, p.82; Ashford Retail Outlet Centre, Kent, 1996-2000, p.96; Terminal Building, Barajas Airport, Madrid, 1997-2005, p.108; Antwerp Law Courts, Antwerp, 1998-2005, p.130; Viareggio Masterplan, Viareggio, 1999, p.146; Chiswick Park, London, 1999-2004, p.152; A Political Career: The impact of Richard Rogers, p.162; Paddington Basin, London, 1999-2004, p.172; National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff, 1999-2005, p.184; National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Roppongi, 1999-2005, p.192; Hesperia Hotel, L’Hospitalet, Catalonia, 1999-2006, p.196; Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, London, 1999-2008, p.200; Robert Bosch Villa, Stuttgart, 2000, p.212; Canary Wharf, Riverside South, London, 200o-, p.214; Barcelona Bullring, Barcelona, 2000-2008, p.218; Sagaponac House, Long Island, 2001-, p.224; Silvertown Docks, London, 2001, p.226; Three Towers: Torre Espacio, Nexity Tower, Mutua Tower, Madrid, 2001, p.230; Business Park and Hotel, Barcelona, 2001, p.238; Maggie’s Centre, London, 2001-2006, p.242; Law Courts, Barcelona and L’Hospitalet, 2002, p.244; Congress and Cultural Centre, Sabadell, 2002, p.248; Convoys Wharf, London, 2002-, p.252; Fourth Grace, Liverpool, 2002, p.256; 122 Leadenhall Street, London, 2002-, p.260; Library of Birmingham and City Park Gate, Birmingham, 2002, p.270; Mossbourne Community Academy, London, 2002-2004, p.278; Wembley Masterplan, London, 2003-, p.286; Terminal 2, Pudong Airport, Shanghai, 2003, p.288: The Way Forward: The practice in the future, p.296…”

“…In detailed letters to his wife, published here for the first time, he describes the pleasures he took in breakfasting with the literary patron Samuel Rogers and the American minister Edward Everett, boating on the Thames with artists and with diarist Henry Crabb Robinson, spending an evening in the home of Leigh Hunt, and calling on the Wordsworths at Rydal Mount as well as in the distinctions paid him at a rally of the Anti-Corn-Law League in Covent Garden Theatre, and at the annual meeting in Cambridge of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.Equally fresh are most of the letters to prominent Americans, many of them his close friends, such as the two Danas, Bancroft, Cole, Cooper, Dewey, Dix, Downing, Durand, Forrest, Greenough, Irving, Longfellow, Simms, Tilden, Van Buren, and Weir. …”

“…Hansjörg Buss, born in 1971, studied history, political science and law (public law). The present work was made possible by a three-year research fellowship from the Göttingen Faculty of Theology. …”

“…It will provide a valuable resource for students and teachers in politics, philosophy, law, environmental studies, and social sciences more generally. …”

“…Covering recent controversies such as the Islamic headscarf, and the presence of the crucifix in school class-rooms, this book will appeal to academics and students in law, human rights and the social sciences, as well as law and policy makers and NGOs in the field of human rights…”

“…Bringing together studies of therapeutic cultures from sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, politics, law, history, social work, cultural studies, development studies, and American Indian studies, it adopts a consciously global focus, combining studies of the psychologisation of social life from across the world. …”

“…These essays reflect the multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary pedagogical nature of the MEM program with academic contributions from the Arts, Architecture, Building and Real Estate, Business, Economics, Law, Medicine, and Sciences as well as inputs from industry and non-government organizations. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Democratization of Access to Higher Education -- Note -- References -- Chapter 5: Democracy, Decentralized Planning and Devolution of Power in Education -- Chapter 6: Education for Democracy, Secularism and Inclusive Growth -- Education to be Rooted in and Guided by Constitutionalism -- Diversity to be Understood and Preserved -- Rule of Law: The Cornerstone of Democracy -- Equality to be Achieved Through Inclusive Education -- Secularism: An Ideal Without an Alternative to Indian Situation -- The Role of the State in Education -- Part II: Impact of Neo-Liberal Policies -- Chapter 7: Producing Difference: Neoliberalism, Neoconservatism and the Politics of Educational Reform -- Gritty Materialities -- Right Turn -- New Markets, Old Traditions -- Markets and Performance -- False Hopes -- Connecting Markets and Testing -- Privileging Privilege -- National Curriculum and National Testing -- Managerialism and Professionalism -- Curriculum Planning and Recontextualization -- Creating Educational Triage -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Pupil Empowerment in Schools: Limits and Possibilities -- Introduction -- Defining Pupil Voice -- Drivers Behind the Promotion of Pupil Voice in England -- Children's Rights -- Active Citizenship -- School Improvement -- Personalization -- The Policy and Sociological Issues Raised by the Research -- Problematizing Notions of 'Voice' -- Pupil Voice as Incorporation? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 First Wind: Introduction to Small Wind Power -- A Brief History of Wind Energy -- A Brief History of Commercial-Scale Wind Energy -- Recent Growth of the Global Wind Market -- Wind Energy System Components -- Turbine -- Tower -- Transmission Wires -- Balance of System (BOS) -- Direct Drivers for Wind Energy -- Economic Benefits of Small Wind Power -- Free Fuel -- Return on Investment (ROI) -- Financial Hedge Against Rising Energy Prices -- Access to Financial Incentives for Developers and Consumers -- Becoming Competitive with Conventional Technologies -- Job Creation and Regional Economic Development -- Values and Small Wind -- Environmental Benefits -- Independence -- Image Enhancement -- Consumer Choice -- Self-Reliance -- Do-It-Yourself -- High Visibility -- The Joy and Satisfaction of It -- Practicality -- Diversity and Reliability of Electricity Supply -- Political Security -- Natural Synergism with Solar Technology -- Diversity of Applications, Including Remote and Off-Grid -- Resiliency -- Summary -- 2 Second Wind: Challenges and Impacts of Small Wind Energy -- Energy Storage and Transmission -- Environmental Impacts -- Noise -- Perception and Annoyance -- Flicker Effect -- Visual Influence -- Property Value -- Electromagnetic Transmissions -- Radar -- Ice Throwing -- Ecological Impacts of Small Wind Turbines -- Embodied Energy -- Site Preparation -- Potential Impacts on Birds -- Impacts on Bats -- Summary -- 3 Electricity, Energy, and Wind Science -- Basics of Electricity -- Electrical Charge (Voltage) -- Current (Amperes) -- Ampere-Hours (Amp-Hours) -- Resistance (Ohms) -- All Together Now: Ohm's Law -- Power (Watts) -- Energy (Watt-Hours) -- Wind Energy Principles -- Understanding Wind Speed Terminology -- The Basic Wind Energy Formula -- Air Density (D)…”

“…The book will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines in the social sciences, life sciences, arts and humanities. Felicity Callard is Director of Hubbub, The Hub at Wellcome Collection, UK and Professor in Social Science for Medical Humanities at Durham University, UK. …”

“…And the book brings scientific and intellectual rigor to culturally and politically charged issues as it covers: Violence in the media. …”

“…Promoting a richer public reflection on the moral implications of a marketised healthcare system, this book is suitable for academics and students interested in the health sciences, medical ethics and law, social and public policy, philosophy and theology. …”