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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th Annual Privacy Forum on Privacy Technologies and Policy, APF 2026, held in Salzburg, Austria, during September 9-10, 2026.The 11 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 48 submissions.They were organized into the following topical sections: Privacy in AI; Users Perspectives; Regulation at the Technological Edge; and Privacy Technologies beyond Anonymization and Security.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dieses essential vermittelt einen prägnanten und fachlich fundierten Überblick über die wichtigsten Aspekte der augenprothetischen Versorgung bei Anophthalmie in Deutschland. Es spannt den Bogen von der chirurgischen Ausgangssituation über die prothetische Herstellung bis hin zu funktionellen, ästhetischen und psychosozialen Dimensionen der Rehabilitation.Geschrieben für Ophthalmologinnen und Ophthalmologen sowie Ocularisten und Ocularistinnen.Inhalte:Grundlagen der Anophthalmie: chirurgische Verfahren und ImplantattypenModerne Prothesenherstellung: Werkstoffe und individuelle Form- und FarbgestaltungAnpassung und Funktionskontrolle: Sitzoptimierung, Motilität, Tränenfilm, Lid-Prothesen-InteraktionPostenukleationssyndrom (PESS)Dry Anophthalmic Socket Syndrome (DASS)Psychologische Aspekte: Begleiterscheinungen, soziale Reintegration und RehabilitationModerne interdisziplinäre Versorgung.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This open access book brings together the texts of the talks presented at the XXIII Amaldi Conference, organized by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei (Italy), the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and the Pugwash Organization, and held in Rome from October 28 to 30, 2024.The main focus was on the risk of potential nuclear conflicts arising from the current international situation, particularly due to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. It also analyzed the possible consequences of both local and global nuclear conflicts. Additionally, discussions addressed the role of the scientific community in facilitating the resumption of international dialogue on nuclear disarmament, especially in the East Asian context.Other topics covered included the impact of artificial intelligence and space technology on modern conflicts, as well as prospects for large-scale energy production from nuclear fission and fusion. The chapters are written by experts from various disciplines, representing universities, international organizations, and governments from Europe, the United States, the Middle East, China, and Japan.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Business schools have shaped the systems driving today s economy and now they must help reshape them for a sustainable future. This open access book challenges the traditional assumptions of business education and offers a practical roadmap for preparing future leaders to navigate the complex sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Drawing on decades of research, teaching, and collaboration with universities, corporations, and international organizations, it bridges the gap between sustainability theory and classroom practice.Combining critical analysis with practical tools, this book demonstrates how business schools can integrate sustainability into curricula, assessment, and strategy offering concrete frameworks, global perspectives, and actionable steps for educating responsible leaders. It explores how to build core sustainability competencies while also motivating students and faculty to engage meaningfully with sustainability challenges. The book further examines the evolution of business theory, the role of global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the responsibilities of business schools in shaping responsible management.What sets this book apart is its action-oriented approach. Alongside conceptual insights, readers will find a rich collection of classroom-tested teaching tools, case exercises, and pedagogical frameworks designed to help educators integrate sustainability meaningfully into business curricula. It will be of great interest to faculty and educators seeking to embed sustainability in business teaching, leaders of business schools navigating institutional transformation, policymakers and accreditation bodies shaping the future of management education, as well as students and practitioners interested in responsible leadership.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This open access book explores the transnational mobility of privileged migrants. The notion of privilege has the merit of bringing to light various less-studied forms of migration, such as retirement, lifestyle, investment, amenity, elite, highly skilled and international residential mobilities. This book investigates the concept of privilege and examines its analytical reach in capturing and describing migration processes of middle- and high-income people. It advances the notion that privilege entails a critical assessment of power differentials, and that privileged migration is inherently relational, thus requiring to be contrasted to less privileged experiences of migration marked by precarity, vulnerability and a lesser choice. Throughout its 12 chapters, the volume broadens the geography of lifestyle and privileged migration, from being overly focused on North-South migration to including privileged forms of mobility emerging among the middle and elite classes from new areasof accumulation in the Global South. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This open access book explores the relations between normative mathematical texts, which encode various forms of measurement, calculation and reasoning, and the practices of accountants, craftspeople, artisans and other social actors. Mathematics is often divided into a theoretical, intellectual, and normative component, on the one hand, and, on the other, a practical-applied component, implemented in various labour and other social contexts. However, this division usually assumes that practice reflects the text, whereas, in reality, their relations are much more diverse. This volume explores how text and practice shape each other, complement each other, contradict each other or even ignore each other. In doing so, it opens up the problem of mathematical text and practice as a varied, multi-dimensional, cross-cultural and global-historical problem, where different contexts called for different negotiations between text and practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Joint Conference on Quantitative Evaluation of Systems and Formal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems, QEST+Formats 2026, which took place in Liverpool, UK, during September 2-4, 2026.The 24 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions.They deal with up to date research in the quantitative evaluation and verification of systems, including fundamental and practical aspects of systems with quantitative nature (such as probability, timing, or cost) and particular focus on machine-learning and quantum systems, case studies, and tool papers. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive economic perspective on energy transition, highlighting that it involves more than just replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. It discusses critical interventions in the optimizing decisions of economic agents to achieve a reliable and sustainable future.Students learn about the conditions under which such interventions can improve societal welfare, building on the fundamental economic principle that optimal outcomes arise when coordination mechanisms function effectively.The book explores key motivations and drivers behind energy transition policies, including the depletion of energy resources, energy security, environmental impacts of fossil fuel use, and the challenges of high and volatile energy prices. It provides detailed analyses of the efficiency, effectiveness, and distributional effects of various government policy measures, such as capacity mechanisms, energy taxation, renewable energy support schemes, and emissions trading systems.In addition to a societal and governmental perspective, the book discusses the roles of stakeholders within energy systems such as producers, grid operators and consumers, as well stakeholders within organizations such as shareholders, employees, and customers in driving the energy transition. While grounded in economic principles, it integrates insights from other disciplines, including engineering, law, and social sciences, to provide a holistic understanding of energy systems and their transformation.Designed for students and scholars, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to understand the economic principles underpinning a reliable and sustainable energy future.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This interdisciplinary book of twelve chapters explores not only Shakespeare, but also more than Shakespeare, including the contemporary adaptation of plays and novels represented on screen, stage, and streaming media. It analyzes reinterpretations by directors like Spielberg and Coen, and applies Ecocriticism to uncover ecological and moral themes. From overlooked characters like Rosaline to the historical imagination in All Is True, the book probes power, gender, and tragedy. Case studies include Julius Caesar interpreted in Taiwan s Caesar s Maze (a collaboration with Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera), Shakespearean echoes in Netflix s Copycat Killer and Love, Death + Robots, and posthuman futures in Atwood s Oryx & Crake. It also explores how theater, museums, and AI reshape cultural memory, and how law, race, and technology intersect in Killers of the Flower Moon and Black Mirror. The global tours of Mamma Mia! and Once in Taiwan highlight transnational storytelling extending beyond more than Shakespeare.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This Palgrave Handbook makes an important contribution to debates on the future of liberal democracy. Bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives and rich empirical analyses, it shows how liberal principles and practices are contested, reworked, and sometimes undermined across institutions, policies, and borders.'--Tanja Börzel, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 'This Palgrave Handbook provides invaluable insights into the most significant challenge to liberal democracy today, the dissensus from outside as well as from within Europe that has led to the disruption, destabilization, and in certain instances even destruction of democratic institutions and politics along with liberal norms and values.'--Vivien A. Schmidt, Boston University, USA, and the European University Institute, Italy 'The publication of this excellent book could not be more timely, at a moment when the contestation of liberal democracy in the European Union, both from within and from outsidehas reached its peak.'--Gábor Halmai, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Hungary, and European University Institute (EUI), ItalyThis open access handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of dissensus over liberal democracy in Europe. Moving beyond accounts that focus solely on democratic backsliding, it conceptualises dissensus as a structural conflict over the ideal, meaning and practice of liberal democracy, unfolding across EU institutions, member states, and key policy domains. It examines: What forms does dissensus over liberal democracy take within the European Union How have EU institutions responded over recent decades to increasing challenges to its core values How does dissensus reshape the EU s internal policies What are the implications for the EU s capacity to act beyond its borders And how do external state and non-state actors influence dissensus within the EU and its neighbourhood.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book provides a comprehensive overview of how medical education is likely to develop over the coming years. The landscape of professional medical education is poised for transformation, driven by the evolving demands of healthcare systems and technological advancements. This forward and visionary look into the future of medical education provides medical educators with the tools and strategies to begin the process of transforming their current practices. This vision is essential to begin the process of change in how medical education is provided across the world.Modern Medical Education prepares the doctors of the future for the challenges of modern medicine, who can then respond to future global healthcare developments using the lessons learned within. An essential component of each chapter is a clear vision of the possible future and a discussion of both the potential enabling factors and also the potential barriers, including suggestions on how they can be successfully overcome. This book significantly contributes to the discourse on the future of health professions education and provides valuable insights for directors of medical education institutions and medical education practitioners, as well as medical education policy-makers and funders.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 52nd Euromicro Conference on Software Engineering and Advanced Applications, SEAA 2026, held in Kraków, Poland, during September 2 4, 2026.The 50 full papers and 22 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 146 submissions.These papers were organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Cyber-Physical Systems; Data and AI Driven Engineering; Model-Driven Engineering and Modeling Languages; Emerging Computing Technologies; Practical Aspects of Software Engineering; Explainable and Trustworthy Applications.Part II: Model-Driven Engineering and Modeling Languages; Software Management: Measurement, Peopleware, and Innovation; Systematic Literature Reviews and Mapping Studies in Software Engineering; Software Process and Product Improvement; Software Analytics: Mining Software Open Datasets and Repositories.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book constitutes the proceedings of the Workshops held in conjunction with the 45th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security, SAFECOMP 2026, which took place in Valencia, Spain, on September 22, 2026.The 58 papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 84 submissions to the following eight workshops:CSRIS 2026 First International Workshop on Cybersecure Supply Chains for Safe and Resilient Industrial SystemsDAIES 2026 First International Workshop on Dependable AI in Embedded SystemsDECSoS 2026 21st International EWICS/ERCIM Workshop on Dependable Smart Embedded Cyber-Physical Systems and Systems-of-SystemsORCAS 2026 First International Workshop on OverReliance on Cognitive AI Systems in Safety-Critical DomainsSafetyNXT 2026 Second International Workshop on Disruptive Safety Challenges and ParadigmsSASSUR 2026 13th International Workshop on Next generation of System Assurance approaches for Critical SystemsSENSEI 2026 Fifth International Workshop on Safety aNd SEcurity InteractionsWAISE 2026 Ninth International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Safety Engineering.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This interdisciplinary book of twelve chapters explores not only Shakespeare, but also more than Shakespeare, including the contemporary adaptation of plays and novels represented on screen, stage, and streaming media. It analyzes reinterpretations by directors like Spielberg and Coen, and applies Ecocriticism to uncover ecological and moral themes. From overlooked characters like Rosaline to the historical imagination in All Is True, the book probes power, gender, and tragedy. Case studies include Julius Caesar interpreted in Taiwan's Caesar's Maze (a collaboration with Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera), Shakespearean echoes in Netflix's Copycat Killer and Love, Death + Robots, and posthuman futures in Atwood's Oryx & Crake. It also explores how theater, museums, and AI reshape cultural memory, and how law, race, and technology intersect in Killers of the Flower Moon and Black Mirror. The global tours of Mamma Mia! and Once in Taiwan highlight transnational storytelling extending beyond more than Shakespeare.Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH, Europaplatz 3,69115 Heidelberg, Germany, Heidelberg 272 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this new edition, the editor and contributors update and expand on the concepts of global maternal and child health (MCH) issues that affect reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) that were introduced in the first edition of the textbook. Contributors include authors from various continents of the world aimed at capturing diverse experiences and rich perspectives on emerging issues in global RMNCAH.Maternal and child health, the public health discipline that deals with the promotion and protection of the health of women, children, adolescents, families, and communities, has been the core of international cooperation in health since the early 18th century. Today, a significant proportion of the activities undertaken by international development agencies and professionals remain focused on protecting and improving the health and well-being of women, children, adolescents, and families. With increasing globalization and escalating global poverty, application of public health principles to the solution of health problems that transcend national boundaries has become an issue of heightened interest among scholars of public health, national governments, non-governmental organizations, and bilateral agencies. Acquisition of knowledge and the development of competencies to address global MCH issues have become essential for health professionals, whether they practice in high-income settings or in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This textbook addresses this need.Among the topics covered that are new to the second edition:Impact of climate change on MCH populationsLife course perspectives on MCHProgress and challenges towards the survive, thrive, and transform strategyNon-communicable diseases and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent healthReproductive health in maternal and adolescent populationsImpact of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases on MCHSleep health in MCHMaternal and Child Health, Vol. 2: Global Challenges, Programs, and Policies, 2nd Ed., with a focus on key health challenges and disease burdens, serves as an invaluable reference material for students and instructors seeking information on critical issues in global MCH, frontline professionals desiring information on evidence-based MCH programs and policies, and policymakers seeking a crucial appraisal of priorities for research and development in the field.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this new edition, the editor and contributors update and expand on the concepts of global maternal and child health (MCH) issues that affect reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) that were introduced in the first edition of the textbook. Contributors include authors from various continents of the world aimed at capturing diverse experiences and rich perspectives on emerging issues in global RMNCAH.Maternal and child health, the public health discipline that deals with the promotion and protection of the health of women, children, adolescents, families, and communities, has been the core of international cooperation in health since the early 18th century. Today, a significant proportion of the activities undertaken by international development agencies and professionals remain focused on protecting and improving the health and well-being of women, children, adolescents, and families. With increasing globalization and escalating global poverty, application of public health principles to the solution of health problems that transcend national boundaries has become an issue of heightened interest among scholars of public health, national governments, non-governmental organizations, and bilateral agencies. Acquisition of knowledge and the development of competencies to address global MCH issues have become essential for health professionals, whether they practice in high-income settings or in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This textbook addresses this need.Among the topics covered that are new to the second edition:Impact of climate change on MCH populationsLife course perspectives on MCHProgress and challenges towards the survive, thrive, and transform strategyNon-communicable diseases and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent healthReproductive health in maternal and adolescent populationsImpact of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases on MCHSleep health in MCHMaternal and Child Health, Vol. 3: Global Challenges, Programs, and Policies, 2nd Ed., which focuses on interventions and health service strategies as well as emerging issues, trends, and future directions, serves as an invaluable reference material for students and instructors seeking information on critical issues in global MCH, frontline professionals desiring information on evidence-based MCH programs and policies, and policymakers seeking a crucial appraisal of priorities for research and development in the field.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Building on the conceptual framework established in earlier volumes, The Sustainable Organization - Volume 3 advances the conversation from principles to practice. This volume focuses on how sustainability and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are actively enabled, taught, governed, and implemented across academic institutions, industry, and cross-sector collaborations-guided by the Three Pillar Model.Spanning foundational reflections, academic research, and real world case studies, the book brings together diverse perspectives from universities, global enterprises, public institutions, and innovators. Contributions explore topics such as transformative education, data-driven sustainability, circular business models, governance systems, fashion and luxury industries, MedTech, logistics, and collaborative sourcing.Rather than prescribing a single pathway, this volume embraces plurality, connectivity, and purpose-driven transformation. Historical insights, contemporary case studies, and philosophical reflections underscore both the urgency of action and the opportunity for reconstruction-of organizations, leadership, and sustainability itself. This book serves as both inspiration and guidance for academics, practitioners, and decision-makers committed to shaping resilient, responsible, and future-ready organizations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This two-volume set CCIS 3136-3137 constitutes the conference proceedings of the 33rd European Conference on Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement and Innovation, EuroSPI 2026, held in Cairo, Egypt, during September 8 10, 2026.The 42 full papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. They are organized into the following topical sections:Part I: Digitalisation of Industry, Infrastructure and E-Mobility; High Maturity Organisations; Innovation and Sustainability ; SPI and Functional Safety and Cybersecurity.Part II: SPI and Standards and Safety and Security Norms; Emerging and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Software Engineering.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This two-set volume CCIS 3103-3104 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Management of Digital EcoSystems, MEDES 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during November 24-26, 2025.The 46 full papers and 12 short papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. They are organized into topical sections as follows:Part I: Education and Learning; Deep Learning; Smart Cities; Parallel and Distributed Architectures; Modeling and Ontologies; AI Theoretical Issues; Health and Medical Issues; Theoretical Issues; AI Technical Issues; and Applications.Part II: Workshop: AI-SBKE,Workshop: DEPRWorld,Workshop: AI-Driven MultiGIS and Student Track.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book explores the interconnected ways in which the control of knowledge has become central to the exercise of political, economic, and social power. Building on the work of International Political Economy scholar Susan Strange, this multidisciplinary volume features experts from political science, anthropology, law, criminology, women's and gender studies, and Science and Technology Studies, who consider how the control of knowledge is shaping our everyday lives. From 'weaponised copyright' as a censorship tool, to the battle over control of the internet's 'guts,' to the effects of state surveillance at the Mexico-U.S. border, this book offers a coherent way to understand the nature of power in the twenty-first century.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This interdisciplinary book of twelve chapters explores not only Shakespeare, but also more than Shakespeare, including the contemporary adaptation of plays and novels represented on screen, stage, and streaming media. It analyzes reinterpretations by directors like Spielberg and Coen, and applies Ecocriticism to uncover ecological and moral themes. From overlooked characters like Rosaline to the historical imagination in All Is True, the book probes power, gender, and tragedy. Case studies include Julius Caesar interpreted in Taiwan's Caesar's Maze (a collaboration with Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera), Shakespearean echoes in Netflix's Copycat Killer and Love, Death + Robots, and posthuman futures in Atwood's Oryx & Crake. It also explores how theater, museums, and AI reshape cultural memory, and how law, race, and technology intersect in Killers of the Flower Moon and Black Mirror. The global tours of Mamma Mia! and Once in Taiwan highlight transnational storytelling extending beyond more than Shakespeare. 272 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is a new, comprehensive, tutorial-style reference from the IIT2026 school that unifies ion implantation and annealing, guiding the reader from historical context and fundamental beam physics through to full process integration in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. It uniquely combines rigorous coverage of ion sources, beam transport, implanter and annealer hardware, and state of the art thermal processing for Si, Ge, SiC, GaN, and other materials with a practical comparison of commercial tool platforms. Dedicated materials science chapters explain implantation induced defects in key semiconductor materials, their evolution during annealing, and the diffusion and dopant activation mechanisms that ultimately determine device performance, variability, and reliability. Extensive treatments of metrology, contamination control, and safety, together with forward looking application chapters for logic, memory, image sensors, and power devices, make the volume both an ideal introduction for newcomers and an authoritative reference for experienced engineers and scientists.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book offers insights into the development and implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 4, the UN s global education agenda. It highlights important tensions within the agenda and identifies key topics to address as we move closer to--and beyond--the conclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, 2015-2030). Novel research, new perspectives, and critical reflection on these topics will help determine the path forward in the coming years. To this end, this book presents an array of critiques, best practices, and promising areas for future activity related not only to SDG 4 but also to future global education agendas. Challenges and barriers to meeting global goals, as well as innovative ideas and solutions, are emphasized to inform SDG4 and its successor. This edited volume benefits from insider insights, practitioner knowledge, scientific findings, and philosophical inquiry related to the progress achieved (and not achieved) in the 2030 Agenda. The book consists of contributions from top academic and policy scholars around the world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive overview of how medical education is likely to develop over the coming years. The landscape of professional medical education is poised for transformation, driven by the evolving demands of healthcare systems and technological advancements. This forward and visionary look into the future of medical education provides medical educators with the tools and strategies to begin the process of transforming their current practices. This vision is essential to begin the process of change in how medical education is provided across the world.Modern Medical Education prepares the doctors of the future for the challenges of modern medicine, who can then respond to future global healthcare developments using the lessons learned within. An essential component of each chapter is a clear vision of the possible future and a discussion of both the potential enabling factors and also the potential barriers, including suggestions on how they can be successfully overcome. This book significantly contributes to the discourse on the future of health professions education and provides valuable insights for directors of medical education institutions and medical education practitioners, as well as medical education policy-makers and funders. 488 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This second edition explores new and updated methods and techniques on nanopore sensing. Chapters guide readers through protein nanopores, various solid-state nanopores, and the use of technique droplet interface bilayer in nanopore sensing and membrane biophysical studies. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Authoritative and practical,Nanopore Technology: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to empower researchers to build their own platforms, move past the technical hurdles of fabrication, and focus on the most vital part of the process: discovery.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book explores the interconnected ways in which the control of knowledge has become central to the exercise of political, economic, and social power. Building on the work of International Political Economy scholar Susan Strange, this multidisciplinary volume features experts from political science, anthropology, law, criminology, women's and gender studies, and Science and Technology Studies, who consider how the control of knowledge is shaping our everyday lives. From 'weaponised copyright' as a censorship tool, to the battle over control of the internet's 'guts,' to the effects of state surveillance at the Mexico-U.S. border, this book offers a coherent way to understand the nature of power in the twenty-first century. 512 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book features the third volume of the proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Association of Cultural and Digital Tourism (IACuDiT) with the theme 'Management, Culture and Arts Synergies for Future Innovative Tourism Development,' which took place in Corfu, Greece, from September 2 4, 2025. It presents contemporary research exploring the cultural, organizational, and policy dimensions that contribute to the sustainable and competitive development of tourism destinations and hospitality organizations.Volume 3 brings together five complementary thematic areas:V. Cultural Heritage and Identity in TourismVI. Food, Wine, and Gastronomy TourismVII. Innovation and Competitiveness in HospitalityVIII. Policies and Regional DevelopmentIX. Soft Skills, Leadership, and Talent Management in TourismTogether, these contributions highlight the central role of cultural heritage, local resources, innovation, governance, and human capital in shaping resilient and competitive tourism ecosystems. The volume emphasizes that the future of tourism depends not only on preserving cultural identity and fostering authentic visitor experiences, but also on strategic policymaking, organizational innovation, effective leadership, and the development of skilled professionals capable of responding to an increasingly dynamic global environment. By adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, the book offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, policymakers, and tourism professionals committed to building sustainable, culturally rich, and future-ready destinations.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2025 9th Chinese Conference on Swarm Intelligence and Cooperative Control (CCSICC2025), held in Shanghai, China from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2025. The contributions cover a broad spectrum of research topics, including but not limited to: reviews and discussions of swarm intelligence, basic theories on swarm intelligence, swarm communication and networking, swarm perception, awareness and location, swarm decision and planning, cooperative control, cooperative guidance, swarm simulation and assessment.The presented works report recent advances in theoretical analysis, algorithm design, and application oriented research, highlighting both mature techniques and emerging research directions. This volume is intended for researchers and practitioners engaged in swarm intelligence and cooperative control, as well as postgraduate students pursuing advanced studies in related fields.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Warum scheitert modernste Computer-Vision an der Unterscheidung zwischen einem Chihuahua und einem Muffin Wieso konfabulieren große Sprachmodelle mit der rhetorischen Brillanz eines Professors, wenn ihnen das Wissen fehlt Und warum liegt die größte Gefahr nicht in der Rebellion der Maschinen, sondern in ihrem blinden, perfekten Gehorsam bei fehlerhaften Zielen Wir stehen am Nullpunkt einer ökonomischen Anomalie: Denken war Gold, jetzt ist es Strom. Die Grenzkosten für Kognition fallen ins Bodenlose, und was gestern noch menschliches Privileg war, wird zur Massenware aus der Steckdose. Doch wer die tiefe Logik dieser soziotechnischen Systeme nicht versteht, wird vom Nutzer zum Getriebenen.Dieses Buch ist kein flüchtiger Ratgeber, sondern ein ermächtigender Kompass durch eine technologische Epochenwende. Der Autor öffnet die Black Box und zeigt: Wir haben keine neuen Gehirne gebaut, sondern Spiegel unserer eigenen Daten brillant, kreativ, aber zutiefst fremdartig. Dicht gepackt mit Wissen, aber getragen von erzählerischer Leichtigkeit und pointierten Metaphern, liefert Basiswissen Künstliche Intelligenz das umfassende Strukturwissen für eine Welt im Umbruch: Die Mechanik des Denkens: Von der Anatomie der Intelligenz bis zur Mathematik neuronaler Netze. Verstehen Sie, wie Transformer aus Tokens und Vektoren Sprache berechnen und wie Maschinen wirklich lernen. Die generative Praxis: Meistern Sie die Architektur hinter der Magie. Von Bildgeneratoren und Vibe Coding über systematisches Prompting und die Anatomie von Jailbreaks bis hin zur Orchestrierung autonomer Multi-Agenten-Systeme. Autonomie & Verantwortung: Blicken Sie hinter den Hype. Navigieren Sie souverän durch Urheberrechtsfallen, Datenbias und den EU AI Act, durchschauen Sie das Alignment-Problem und rüsten Sie sich für die Zukunft unserer Arbeitswelt.Eine Einladung an alle, die sich nicht mit der Oberfläche begnügen. Denn in einer Ära, in der die Erstellung von Inhalten nahezu kostenlos ist, verlagert sich der Wert radikal: vom Handwerk des Machens zur Last des Entscheidens. Werden Sie vom passiven Konsumenten zum Architekten. Damit Sie bestimmen, wo die Reise hingeht.Inklusive digitalem Begleiter: Zum Buch gehört der Zugang zu einem exklusivenWeb-Portal mit interaktiven Demos, den neuesten KI-Tools und praxisnahen Online-Kursen.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Das Buch bietet eine Einführung in die Spezielle Relativitätstheorie mithilfe des k-Kalküls. Dieser Zugang ist sehr elegant und verwendet die auf der Radarmethode basierende geometrische Darstellung der zweidimensionalen Raumzeit aus der Perspektive inertialer Beobachter.Im Anschluss werden die vierdimensionalen Lorentz-Transformationen aus dem Relativitätsprinzip und aus der Invarianz des Lichtkegels abgeleitet. Neben Eigenzeit, Vierervektoren und Viererbeschleunigung wird die Äquivalenz von Masse und Energie sowie die Compton-Streuung behandelt. Der Text enthält zudem eine Darstellung des Zusammenhangs zwischen der Signalübertragung mit Überlichtgeschwindigkeit und der Verletzung des Kausalitätsprinzips.Der letzte Teil des Buches bietet eine Einführung in die grundlegenden Begriffsbildungen des Elektromagnetismus. Elektrische und magnetische Felder werden zu einem gemeinsamen Objekt, dem elektromagnetischen Feld, zusammengefasst, und mit diesem Konzept wird die relativistische Kovarianz der Maxwell-Gleichungen nachgewiesen.…