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Pedagogy of Power, Oppression and Empowerment: A Chinese Cultural Articulation

Asian Political, Economic and Social Issues, Asian Political, Social and Economic Issues, Politics
$250.00

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The postmodern articulation of power brought along a change from structural view to a genealogy of power by stressing the circular, capillary and exercise of power implementation. The over arching frame of power implies a different kind of oppression in postmodern world. People are oppressed and depowered by an internalization of a distorted view of…
Modeling and New Trends in Tourism: A Contribution to Social and Economic Development

Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing Studies, Tourism and Hospitality, Industries, Business and Economics, Social Sciences
$230.00

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This book focuses on tourism sectors and models the latest trends in tourism activity while providing a new vision for contemporary tourism economy. Tourism is a sector confronting new challenges for advanced and developing economies. Despite global challenges, tourism continues to be a dynamic sector stimulating social and economic development. Moreover, many scientific challenges are…
Degenerative, Traumatic and Infectious Lumbar Spinal Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment (2 Volume Set)

Orthopedic Research and Therapy, Pathology, Medicine and Health
$395.00

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This book is the result of the need to provide a comprehensive description of the degenerative, traumatic and oncological disease of the lumbar spine, addressing conservative and surgical treatment to cater to both experts and young surgeons with less experience in this field. The aim of this book is to give an overview on the…
Fuzzy Control Systems: Design, Analysis and Performance Evaluation

Computer Science, Technology and Applications, Computer Science, Computer Science and Internet
$190.00

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This book reviews fuzzy control systems. Chapter One presents a new class of fuzzy logic systems named type-2 fuzzy logic systems (T2FLS). Chapter Two discusses DSP based hardware and software implementation of a sliding mode control for high performance IM drive. Chapter Three examines fuzzy logic based encoder-less speed controls of permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PMSM)…
Horizons in World Physics. Volume 288

Horizons in World Physics (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Physics and Astronomy
$190.00

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This book presents the latest developments in world physics, including chapters on the neoclassic approach to cosmology based on the invariant integral; the versatile approach to the study of cosmological models; the reexamination of the main method in astronomy; sarma superfluid state in a spin-orbit-coupled fermi gas in a two-dimensional optical lattice; low-cost, high-speed hydrophilic…
Open Cell Foams as Substrates for the Design of Structured Catalysts, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Supported Asymmetric Membranes

Biochemistry Research Trends, Cell Biology, Biology, Life Sciences
$190.00

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This monograph summarizes results from the international research devoted to the design of efficient structured catalysts for the transformation of fuels into syngas, intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells and asymmetric supported oxygen separation/catalytic membranes based on new types of metal alloy/composite foam substrates. The comparative analysis of different porous permeable materials was performed in terms…
Tourism Competitiveness in the Italy-France Cross-Border Area: The Role of Knowledge and Innovation Transfer

Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing Studies, Economic Issues, Problems and Perspectives, Tourism and Hospitality, Industries, Business and Economics, Social Sciences
$95.00

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This book presents the objectives, main steps and results of a European cooperation project, focusing on the importance of scientific competencies for the exploitation of the synergies and complementarities between tourism and other priority sectors for the sustainable socio-economic development of a given macro-region. This book also highlights the role of the European Union Funds…
Progress in Economics Research. Volume 42

Progress in Economics Research, Economics
$250.00

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In relation to the perspectives of World Trade Organization members, Progress in Economics Research. Volume 42 examines key policy requirements involved in developing countries’ participation in future global e-commerce. This is based on a policy analysis of World Trade Organization e-commerce policies using grounded theory tools of deep-level inquiry. The authors go on to evaluate…
Isoprostanes and Neuroprostanes: Production and Role in Different Pathologies

Biochemistry Research Trends, Biochemistry, Chemistry
$95.00

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In recent years, scientific evidence supporting the relationship between diet and health has emerged. This has led to a growing interest in full and healthy food habits, in which fruits and vegetables are abundant (particularly in the Mediterranean diet) and act as sources of natural antioxidants as well as play major roles in preventing certain…
Bullying and Cyberbullying: Prevalence, Psychological Impacts and Intervention Strategies

Bullying and Victimization, Adolescence and Youth, Social and Behavioral Sciences
$230.00

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Cyberbullying and online victimization in general are high on the public agenda. As cyber technology continues to evolve, we must consider how best we can support our children and young people in enjoying the benefits that come with the online world, whilst also protecting them from harm. This book provides a timely review and analyses…
Ceramic Materials: Synthesis, Performance and Applications

Materials Science and Technologies, Ceramics and Glasses, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering
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This book discusses the synthesis, performance and applications of ceramic materials. Chapter One presents the recycling of biomass ashes in the obtaining of clay bricks for possible use as construction material. Chapter Two summarizes the use of nanostructured ceramics for the control of heat flows. Chapter Three deals with analytical modelling of thermal stresses in…
Disinfectants: Properties, Applications and Effectiveness

Bacteriology Research Developments, Bacteriology, Biology, Life Sciences
$230.00

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Antiseptics and disinfectants are extensively used at home, in occupied buildings, recreational areas, industries (the water industry, food processing industry and pharmaceutical industry, among others), hospitals and other healthcare settings for a variety of topical and hard-surface applications. They play a critical role in controlling the spread of environmentally transmitted pathogens in healthcare and food-processing…
Organic Acids: Characteristics, Properties and Synthesis

Biochemistry Research Trends, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry
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Organic acids are compounds with acidic properties and occur naturally in a number of foods. They are mainly present in fermented products as a result of hydrolysis, biochemical metabolism, and microbial activity. This book provides research on the characteristics, properties and synthesis of organic acids. Chapter One reviews the application of organic acids in food…
Slovenia: Social, Economic and Environmental Issues

European Political, Economic, and Security Issues, Politics of Europe, Politics
$195.00

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This book analyzes the characteristics and outcomes of the transition process in Slovenia, a relatively young and independent country, from different perspectives. It presents its main achievements as well as its current dilemmas and challenges, among them the causes for systemic dysfunctions, political instability and weak social integration. It is a collection of readings from…
Digital Stories and Their Integration in Early Childhood and Primary Education: Teaching Scenarios and Practical Ideas

Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World, Elementary and Secondary Education, Education
$160.00

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This book is an edited collection of chapters regarding the integration of digital stories in the classroom, focusing on early childhood and primary education. Storytelling has always been an effective way of teaching all ranges of subjects at all educational levels, especially in early childhood and primary education. Digital storytelling combines the advantages of storytelling…
Higher Education: Benefits, Funding Challenges and the State of Student Debt

Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World, Higher Education, Education
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Higher education is one of the most important investments individuals can make for themselves and for our country. Many students access student loans to help finance their education, and last year federal student loans helped 9 million Americans to make that investment in their futures. Typically, that investment pays off, with bachelor’s degree recipients earning…
Gastrointestinal Cancers: Prevention, Detection and Treatment. Volume 2

Oncology, Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments, Medicine and Health
$230.00

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Gastrointestinal cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer all around the globe. Gastrointestinal cancer is the cancer of different organs of the digestive system including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. The common cause of gastrointestinal cancer may be microbial infection, smoking, alcohol consumption, high fat…
Gastrointestinal Cancers: Prevention, Detection and Treatment. Volume 1

Oncology, Cancer Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatments, Medicine and Health
$230.00

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Gastrointestinal cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer worldwide. Gastrointestinal cancer is the cancer of different organs within the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. The common cause of gastrointestinal cancer may be a microbial infection, smoking, alcohol consumption, highly fatty foods, age,…
Chronic Disease and Disability: Abuse and Neglect in Childhood and Adolescence

Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health (Edited Series), Child Abuse, Family and Relationships, Social and Behavioral Sciences
$160.00

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In the 19th century, a greater understanding of children’s rights was acknowledged, and in the 20th century, child abuse was discovered in 1962 after many years of “turning a blind eye”. The number of reported cases of child abuse worldwide has since exploded into a public health epidemic with a much higher incidence than better-funded…
Chronic Disease and Disability: The Pediatric Pancreas

Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health (Edited Series), Pediatrics, Medicine and Health
$230.00

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This book celebrates the emergence of knowledge in this field and is written for primary care clinicians to help update the knowledge of pediatric gastroenterology (GI). The current and future shortage of pediatric gastroenterologists necessitates steady, rejuvenated information on GI disorders for primary care clinicians as they care for children and adolescents with complex gastroenterologic…
Small, Innovative Manufacturers and Capital Needs: Assessments and Federal Activities

Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship, Small Businesses, Business and Economics, Social Sciences
$95.00

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Access to capital is essential to the stability and growth of small manufacturing enterprises. Across all stages of the business’s lifecycle, access to capital enables a financial position that will lead to successful operation, innovation, and expansion. This book helps to better understand the state of the capital marketplace and how it impacts the ability…
Acoustics of Moving Inhomogeneities

Physics Research and Technology, Special Topics, Physics and Astronomy
$190.00

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A new approach to the theory of sound scattering, diffraction and propagation in slightly compressible media containing moving inhomogeneities is presented. The main concept of this approach lies in enriching the acoustic properties of the media by the consideration of the inhomogeneities’ motion together with the contribution of media flow generated by them. Both factors…
Environmental Degradation: Types, Causes and Impacts

Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Sciences
$160.00

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The earth is a dynamic arrangement of synergistic and interrelated systems that has throughout its existence experienced cataclysmic and devastating events. The earth has had long periods of ice and snow to mass extinctions and occasional hothouse loads of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and the oceans. The main difference between then and now is…
Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 14

Advances in Engineering Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Technology and Engineering
$190.00

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This book focuses on the latest developments in the field of engineering. The first chapter presents software engineering and ontology development. Chapter Two discusses metal rapid prototyping technologies. Chapter Three presents a complete description of the Scalable High Efficiency Video Coding (SHVC) architecture and its application scenarios; comprehensively analyzes the recent efforts toward an improved…

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