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The Green Bloc

Author : Maja Fowkes
Publisher : Central European University Press
ISBN 13 : 9633860695
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book The Green Bloc written by Maja Fowkes and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanding the horizon of established accounts of Central European art under socialism, this book uncovers the neglected history of artistic engagement with the natural environment in the Eastern Bloc. The turbulent legacy of 1968, which saw the confluence of political upheaval, spread of counterculture, rise of ecological consciousness, and emergence of global conceptual art, provides the setting for Maja Fowkes’s innovative reassessment of the environmental practice of the Central European neo-avant-garde. Focussing on artists and artist groups whose ecological dimension has rarely been considered, including the Pécs Workshop from Hungary, OHO in Slovenia, TOK in Croatia, Rudolf Sikora in Slovakia, and the Czech artist Petr Štembera, 'The Green Bloc: Neo-avant-garde Art and Ecology under Socialism' brings to light an array of distinctive approaches to nature, from attempts to raise environmental awareness among socialist citizens to the exploration of non-anthropocentric positions and the quest for cosmological existence in the midst of red ideology. Embedding artistic production in social, political, and environmental histories of the region, this book reveals the Central European artists’ sophisticated relationship to nature, at the precise moment when ecological crisis was first apprehended on a planetary scale.

Direct Action

Author : David Graeber
Publisher : AK Press
ISBN 13 : 1904859798
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Direct Action written by David Graeber and published by AK Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical anthropologist studies the global justice movement.

The Revival of China （with Pictures）

Author : MAO Min
Publisher : Mao Min
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 664 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Revival of China （with Pictures） written by MAO Min and published by Mao Min. This book was released on with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is about the revival of China in the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century. It has eight parts: (1) The civil revolution in China, (2) The countryside bases, (3) The Long Match of the Red Army, (4) The Anti Japanese War, (5) Decisive civil battles before the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, (6) The Mao Era before the Great Cultural Revolution, (7) The Great Cultural Revolution, and (8) The Reform and opening up. This version of the book is with pictures.

The Red-green Coalition in Germany

Author : Charles Lees
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719058394
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book The Red-green Coalition in Germany written by Charles Lees and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a perspective on the politics and personalities of post-war Germany's most unstable - and apparently unpredictable - national government to date. The author uses previously unpublished research into Red-Green coalitions in the German Lander in order to understand more clearly the nature of the pressures acting upon Germany's first national coalition between the Social Democrats and the Greens. Charles Lees argues that the Red-Green coalition is best understood as part of an ongoing process of political co-operation between two distinct and often antagonistic parties. Grounded and introduced in the context of recent work on coalition theory and public policy analysis, the book examines the trail of political trial and error that has led the two parties from the mutual suspicion of the early 1980s to being partners in national government today. Drawing on the political history of Red-Green coalitions in Germany, the author explains why Chancellor Schroeder's 1998 election triumph provoked such excitement and why his government's subsequent political travails could have been predicted.

Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Democracy

Author : Jerry Harris
Publisher : SCB Distributors
ISBN 13 : 0997287047
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book Global Capitalism and the Crisis of Democracy written by Jerry Harris and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging book makes a critical contribution to understanding the times in which we live and possible solutions to the increasingly acute crisis of global capitalism. Harris critiques with great perspicacity the ideology and destructive practices of hegemonic neo-liberalism as well as the failure of 20th century socialism to provide a viable alternative and the limitations of anarchism. All three ideologies are found wanting in the quest for human liberation. In this new globalized information age our emancipatory potential, he suggests, lies in freeing democracy from the constraints of capitalism through a more balanced relationship between the state, market and civil society.

Environmental Governance in a Populist/Authoritarian Era

Author : James McCarthy
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000606554
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Governance in a Populist/Authoritarian Era written by James McCarthy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the many and deep connections between the widespread rise of authoritarian leaders and populist politics in recent years, and the domain of environmental politics and governance – how environments are known, valued, and managed; for whose benefit; and with what outcomes. The volume is explicitly international in scope and comparative in design, emphasizing both the differences and commonalties to be seen among contemporary authoritarian and populist political formations and their relations to environmental governance. Prominent themes include the historical roots of and precedents for environmental governance in authoritarian and populist contexts; the relationships between populism and authoritarianism and extractivism and resource nationalism; environmental politics as an arena for questions of security and citizenship; racialization and environmental politics; the politics of environmental science and knowledge; and progressive political alternatives. In each domain, using rich case studies, contributors analyse what differences it makes when environmental governance takes place in authoritarian and populist political contexts. This book was originally published as a special issue of Annals of the American Association of Geographers.

The Perception of Speech

Author : Brian Moore
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199561311
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book The Perception of Speech written by Brian Moore and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spoken language communication is arguably the most important activity that distinguishes humans from nonhuman species. While many animal species communicate and exchange information using sound, humans are unique in the complexity of the information that can be conveyed using speech, and in the range of ideas, thoughts and emotions that can be expressed. Despite the importance of speech communication for the entire structure of human society, there are many aspects of this process that are not fully understood. One problem is that research on speech and language is typically carried out by different groups of scientists working on separate aspects of the underlying functional and neural systems. On the one hand, research from an auditory perspective focuses on the acoustical properties of speech sounds, their representation in the auditory system, and how that representation is used to extract phonetic information. On the other hand, research from psycholinguistic perspectives examines the processes by which representations of meaning are extracted from the acoustic-phonetic sequence, and how these are linked to the construction of higher-level linguistic interpretation in terms of sentences and discourse. Till now, there has been relatively little interaction between speech researchers from these two groups, in spite of a dramatic expansion in recent years of research into the neural bases of auditory and linguistic functions. This book bridges the gap between these two lines of research, recognising that both have the same aims in understanding how the motor gestures of a speaker are transformed to sounds and how those are mapped onto meaning in the comprehension of spoken language. It presents the work of leading researchers specializing in a wide range of topics within speech perception and language processing - along with contributions from key researchers in neuroanatomy and neuro-imaging. This important new work cuts through the traditional boundaries and fosters crossdisciplinary interactions in this important and rapidly developing area of the biological and cognitive sciences.

Migration and Multiculturalism in Scandinavia

Author : Eric Einhorn
Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
ISBN 13 : 0299334805
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Migration and Multiculturalism in Scandinavia written by Eric Einhorn and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scandinavian societies have historically, and problematically, been understood as homogenous, when in fact they have a long history of ethnic and cultural pluralism due to colonialism and territorial conquest. Amid global tensions around border security and refugee crises, these powerful conversations with nineteen scholars about the past, present, and future of a region in transition capture the current cultural moment.

Sixteen Weeks with European Greens

Author : Mike Feinstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Sixteen Weeks with European Greens written by Mike Feinstein and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts

Author : Paula Steel
Publisher : White Owl
ISBN 13 : 1526752441
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts written by Paula Steel and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the popularity of modern quilting, the book features 14 patchwork projects with a modern look which use rainbows as the overall color theme. The book enables readers to create their own rainbow look, from selecting which colors to use and choosing the appropriate fabrics for a project. Starting from the basics of patchwork the book includes tutorials on creating simple blocks, finishing a quilt and making an envelope cushion, alongside the basic tools and techniques used. Each of the 14 projects is broken down into easy to follow steps with detailed illustrations, making the book accessible for confident beginners as well as more seasoned quilters. The projects range in difficulty and time requirements, meaning that there is something for everyone depending in their time available and skill level. The five cushions and three mini projects are great for beginners, offering a smaller scale project that can be completed within a day and help to develop some of the skills required for making larger quilts. The six quilt projects include two large bed sized quilts, two lap quilts, a single bed quilt and a picnic blanket. All of the skills required to complete the quilts are included within the book, along with details on the authors inspiration, fabric choice and a coloring page.

Automated Planning and Acting

Author : Malik Ghallab
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316720551
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Automated Planning and Acting written by Malik Ghallab and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autonomous AI systems need complex computational techniques for planning and performing actions. Planning and acting require significant deliberation because an intelligent system must coordinate and integrate these activities in order to act effectively in the real world. This book presents a comprehensive paradigm of planning and acting using the most recent and advanced automated-planning techniques. It explains the computational deliberation capabilities that allow an actor, whether physical or virtual, to reason about its actions, choose them, organize them purposefully, and act deliberately to achieve an objective. Useful for students, practitioners, and researchers, this book covers state-of-the-art planning techniques, acting techniques, and their integration which will allow readers to design intelligent systems that are able to act effectively in the real world.

Concrete Blocks

Author : Concrete Publishing Co
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Concrete Blocks written by Concrete Publishing Co and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Players Making Decisions

Author : Zack Hiwiller
Publisher : New Riders
ISBN 13 : 013439464X
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (343 download)

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Download or read book Players Making Decisions written by Zack Hiwiller and published by New Riders. This book was released on 2015-12-09 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Game designers today are expected to have an arsenal of multi-disciplinary skills at their disposal in the fields of art and design, computer programming, psychology, economics, composition, education, mythology—and the list goes on. How do you distill a vast universe down to a few salient points? Players Making Decisions brings together the wide range of topics that are most often taught in modern game design courses and focuses on the core concepts that will be useful for students for years to come. A common theme to many of these concepts is the art and craft of creating games in which players are engaged by making meaningful decisions. It is the decision to move right or left, to pass versus shoot, or to develop one’s own strategy that makes the game enjoyable to the player. As a game designer, you are never entirely certain of who your audience will be, but you can enter their world and offer a state of focus and concentration on a task that is intrinsically rewarding. This detailed and easy-to-follow guide to game design is for both digital and analog game designers alike and some of its features include: A clear introduction to the discipline of game design, how game development teams work, and the game development process Full details on prototyping and playtesting, from paper prototypes to intellectual property protection issues A detailed discussion of cognitive biases and human decision making as it pertains to games Thorough coverage of key game elements, with practical discussions of game mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics Practical coverage of using simulation tools to decode the magic of game balance A full section on the game design business, and how to create a sustainable lifestyle within it

Proceedings of the ... Annual Meeting of the American Wood-Preservers' Association

Author : American Wood-Preservers' Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the ... Annual Meeting of the American Wood-Preservers' Association written by American Wood-Preservers' Association and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of members in each vol. (except v. 2).

Building Supply News and Home Appliances

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1560 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Building Supply News and Home Appliances written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1979- include annual buyers guide.

Advances in Multimedia Information Processing - PCM 2004

Author : Kiyoharu Aizawa
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3540305424
Total Pages : 1051 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Multimedia Information Processing - PCM 2004 written by Kiyoharu Aizawa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-10-29 with total page 1051 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the proceedings of the 5th Paci?c Rim Conference on Multimedia (PCM 2004) held in Tokyo Waterfront City, Japan, November 30–December 3, 2004. Following the success of the preceding conferences, PCM 2000 in Sydney, PCM 2001 in Beijing, PCM 2002 in Hsinchu, and PCM 2003 in Singapore, the ?fth PCM brought together the researchers, developers, practitioners, and educators in the ?eld of multimedia. Theoretical breakthroughs and practical systems were presented at this conference, thanks to the support of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, IEEE Region 10 and IEEE Japan Council, ACM SIGMM, IEICE and ITE. PCM2004featuredacomprehensiveprogramincludingkeynotetalks,regular paperpresentations,posters,demos,andspecialsessions.Wereceived385papers andthenumberofsubmissionswasthelargestamongrecentPCMs.Amongsuch a large number of submissions, we accepted only 94 oral presentations and 176 poster presentations. Seven special sessions were also organized by world-leading researchers. We kindly acknowledge the great support provided in the reviewing of submissions by the program committee members, as well as the additional reviewers who generously gave their time. The many useful comments provided by the reviewing process must have been very valuable for the authors’ work. Thisconferencewouldneverhavehappenedwithoutthehelpofmanypeople. We greatly appreciate the support of our strong organizing committee chairs and advisory chairs. Among the chairs, special thanks go to Dr. Ichiro Ide and Dr. Takeshi Naemura who smoothly handled publication of the proceedings with Springer. Dr. Kazuya Kodama did a fabulous job as our Web master.

Parallel Computing is Everywhere

Author : S. Bassini
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1614998434
Total Pages : 852 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Parallel Computing is Everywhere written by S. Bassini and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most powerful computers work by harnessing the combined computational power of millions of processors, and exploiting the full potential of such large-scale systems is something which becomes more difficult with each succeeding generation of parallel computers. Alternative architectures and computer paradigms are increasingly being investigated in an attempt to address these difficulties. Added to this, the pervasive presence of heterogeneous and parallel devices in consumer products such as mobile phones, tablets, personal computers and servers also demands efficient programming environments and applications aimed at small-scale parallel systems as opposed to large-scale supercomputers. This book presents a selection of papers presented at the conference: Parallel Computing (ParCo2017), held in Bologna, Italy, on 12 to 15 September 2017. The conference included contributions about alternative approaches to achieving High Performance Computing (HPC) to potentially surpass exa- and zetascale performances, as well as papers on the application of quantum computers and FPGA processors. These developments are aimed at making available systems better capable of solving intensive computational scientific/engineering problems such as climate models, security applications and classic NP-problems, some of which cannot currently be managed by even the most powerful supercomputers available. New areas of application, such as robotics, AI and learning systems, data science, the Internet of Things (IoT), and in-car systems and autonomous vehicles were also covered. As always, ParCo2017 attracted a large number of notable contributions covering present and future developments in parallel computing, and the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.