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  • 1
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    Springer Nature | Springer International Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This third and last open access volume in the series takes the perspective of non-EU countries on immigrant social protection. By focusing on 12 of the largest sending countries to the EU, the book tackles the issue of the multiple areas of sending state intervention towards migrant populations. Two “mirroring” chapters are dedicated to each of the 12 non-EU states analysed (Argentina, China, Ecuador, India, Lebanon, Morocco, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey). One chapter focuses on access to social benefits across five core policy areas (health care, unemployment, old-age pensions, family benefits, guaranteed minimum resources) by discussing the social protection policies that non-EU countries offer to national residents, non-national residents, and non-resident nationals. The second chapter examines the role of key actors (consulates, diaspora institutions and home country ministries and agencies) through which non-EU sending countries respond to the needs of nationals abroad. The volume additionally includes two chapters focusing on the peculiar case of the United Kingdom after the Brexit referendum. Overall, this volume contributes to ongoing debates on migration and the welfare state in Europe by showing how non-EU sending states continue to play a role in third country nationals’ ability to deal with social risks. As such this book is a valuable read to researchers, policy makers, government employees and NGO’s.
    Keywords: Social Sciences, general ; Microeconomics ; Social Policy ; Sociology of Migration ; Open access ; Non-EU countries ; Immigrant social protection ; Migrant populations ; Argentina, China, Ecuador, India ; Lebanon, Morocco, Russia ; Senegal, Serbia, Switzerland ; Tunisia, Turkey ; Health care ; Unemployment ; Old-age pensions ; Guaranteed minimum resources ; Family benefits ; Migration and integration ; Sending states ; Society & Social Sciences ; Sociology ; Political economy ; Social & ethical issues ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCC Microeconomics ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCP Political economy
    Language: English
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    Springer Nature | Palgrave Pivot
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This open access book examines the role of citizens in sustainable energy transitions across Europe. It explores energy problem framing, policy approaches and practical responses to the challenge of securing clean, affordable and sustainable energy for all citizens, focusing on households as the main unit of analysis. The book revolves around ten contributions that each summarise national trends, socio-material characteristics, and policy responses to contemporary energy issues affecting householders in different countries, and provides good practice examples for designing and implementing sustainable energy initiatives. Prominent concerns include reducing carbon emissions, energy poverty, sustainable consumption, governance, practices, innovations and sustainable lifestyles. The opening and closing contributions consider European level energy policy, dominant and alternative problem framings and similarities and differences between European countries in relation to reducing household energy use. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and others interested in sustainable energy perspectives.
    Keywords: Environment Studies ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management ; Development and Sustainability ; Sustainable Development ; Environmental Sciences ; Development Studies ; Environmental Social Sciences ; energy policy ; energy consumption ; energy behaviour ; energy demand ; energy-related practice cultures ; energy infrastructure ; open access ; Horizon 2020 ; ENERGISE ; sustainable consumption ; energy transition ; Danish energy system ; residential carbon emissions ; ‘BedZed’ ; sustainable energy ; energy poverty ; community energy projects ; renewable energy ; Society & Social Sciences ; The environment ; Energy technology & engineering ; Energy industries & utilities ; Sustainability ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::T Technology, engineering, agriculture::TH Energy technology & engineering ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RN The environment::RNU Sustainability
    Language: English
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    Springer Nature | Springer
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This open access book contributes to the creation of a cyber ecosystem supported by blockchain technology in which technology and people can coexist in harmony. Blockchains have shown that trusted records, or ledgers, of permanent data can be stored on the Internet in a decentralized manner. The decentralization of the recording process is expected to significantly economize the cost of transactions. Creating a ledger on data, a blockchain makes it possible to designate the owner of each piece of data, to trade data pieces, and to market them. This book examines the formation of markets for various types of data from the theory of market quality proposed and developed by M. Yano. Blockchains are expected to give data itself the status of a new production factor. Bringing ownership of data to the hands of data producers, blockchains can reduce the possibility of information leakage, enhance the sharing and use of IoT data, and prevent data monopoly and misuse. The industry will have a bright future as soon as better technology is developed and when a healthy infrastructure is created to support the blockchain market.
    Keywords: IT in Business ; Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods ; Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences ; Computational Social Sciences ; Social Policy ; Open Access ; Blockchain ; cyber ecosystem ; decentralized ledger ; Crypt Data ; IoT ; Cryptocurrency ; Business mathematics & systems ; Business applications ; Economic theory & philosophy ; Computer applications in the social & behavioural sciences ; Political economy ; Social & ethical issues ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KJ Business & management::KJQ Business mathematics & systems ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCA Economic theory & philosophy ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCP Political economy
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    Springer Nature
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This open access book asks just how climate-smart our food really is. It follows an average day's worth of food and drink to see where it comes from, how far it travels, and the carbon price we all pay for it. From our breakfast tea and toast, through breaktime chocolate bar, to take-away supper, Dave Reay explores the weather extremes the world’s farmers are already dealing with, and what new threats climate change will bring. Readers will encounter heat waves and hurricanes, wildfires and deadly toxins, as well as some truly climate-smart solutions. In every case there are responses that could cut emissions while boosting resilience and livelihoods. Ultimately we are all in this together, our decisions on what food we buy and how we consume it send life-changing ripples right through the global web that is our food supply. As we face a future of 10 billion mouths to feed in a rapidly changing climate, it’s time to get to know our farmers and herders, our vintners and fisherfolk, a whole lot better. ;
    Keywords: Popular works ; Nature ; Environment ; Environment ; Environmental geography ; Climate change ; Climate change ; Agriculture ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PD Science: general issues::PDZ Popular science ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RG Geography::RGB Physical geography & topography ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RN The environment::RND Environmental policy & protocols ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RN The environment::RNP Pollution & threats to the environment::RNPG Climate change ; bic Book Industry Communication::T Technology, engineering, agriculture::TV Agriculture & farming::TVB Agricultural science
    Language: English
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    Springer Nature | Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: Dieser Open-Access-Sammelband vereint strukturierte Erfahrungsberichte und Reflexionen von Hochschullehrenden und Studierenden in der pluralen, sozioökonomischen Hochschulbildung. Neben der konkreten Inspiration, die diese Beiträge für andere Lehrende darstellen sollen, werden mit diesem Band erste Bausteine für eine plurale, sozioökonomische Hochschuldidaktik entwickelt. Sie verfolgt das Ziel, die Reflexion der gesellschaftlichen Bedingungen und die soziale Einbettung von ökonomischen Fragestellungen zum integralen Bestandteil eines jeden wirtschaftsbezogenen Studiums zu machen.
    Keywords: Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology ; Social Sciences, general ; Economic Sociology ; Sociology of Knowledge and Discourse ; Open Access ; Sozioökonomie ; Plurale Ökonomik ; Innovative Ansätze in der Wirtschaft ; Studium Wirtschaftssoziologie ; Politische Ökonomie ; Sociology: work & labour ; Society & Social Sciences ; Sociology ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JH Sociology & anthropology::JHB Sociology::JHBL Sociology: work & labour ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences
    Language: German
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  • 6
    Publication Date: 2022-05-13
    Description: This book analyzes heroin users and the drug subculture on the Shetland Islands, an area known for its geographical remoteness, rural character and relative wealth. It fills the scientific gap created by the conventional research in heroin research, which is usually conducted in urban areas and relies on treatment and prison populations. Based on qualitative, in-depth interviews with twenty-four heroin users, this book depicts and analyzes the nature and historical development of the local heroin scene. It illustrates the features and internal structures of the subculture, and it examines the manner in which both are influenced by the location-specific geographical, cultural and socio-economic conditions. It thus reveals complex causal associations that are hard to recognize in urban environments. Complete with a list of references used and recommendations for future research, this book is a vital tool for progressive and pragmatic approaches to policy, intervention and research in the field of illicit drug use.
    Keywords: social sciences ; criminology & criminal justice ; sociology ; general ; community and environmental psychology ; Heroin ; Shetland ; Subculture ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JF Society & culture: general::JFF Social issues & processes::JFFH Illness & addiction: social aspects::JFFH1 Drug & substance abuse: social aspects ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JK Social services & welfare, criminology::JKV Crime & criminology ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JM Psychology::JMK Criminal or forensic psychology
    Language: English
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    Springer Nature
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This open access book advocates for the Social Sciences and Humanities to be more involved in energy policymaking. It forms part of the European platform for energy-related Social Sciences and Humanities’ activities, and works on the premise that crossing disciplines is essential. All of its contributions are highly interdisciplinary, with each chapter grounded in at least three different Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines. These varying perspectives come together to cover an array of issues relevant to the energy transition, including: energy poverty, justice, political ecology, governance, behaviours, imaginaries, systems approaches, modelling, as well as the particular challenges faced by interdisciplinary work. As a whole, the book presents new ideas for future energy policy, particularly at the European level. It is a valuable resource for energy researchers interested in interdisciplinary and society-relevant perspectives. Those working outside the Social Sciences and Humanities will find this book an accessible way of learning more about how these subjects can constructively contribute to energy policy. ;
    Keywords: Energy ; Energy policy ; Energy and state ; Environment ; Environmental geography ; Environmental management ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RG Geography::RGB Physical geography & topography ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RN The environment::RNF Environmental management ; bic Book Industry Communication::T Technology, engineering, agriculture::TH Energy technology & engineering
    Language: English
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  • 8
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    Springer Nature | Springer Fachmedien
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: Dieser Open-Access-Sammelband bietet eine fundierte Grundlage für den Einstieg in die partizipative Forschung allgemein und in die Partizipative Gesundheitsforschung. Es werden Forschungsansätze und Methoden für die Erhebung und Auswertung in partizipativen Forschungsprozessen vorgestellt und anhand von Beispielstudien diskutiert. Partizipativ forschen heißt, die Menschen, deren Lebens- und Arbeitsbereiche erforscht werden, über alle Phasen des Forschungsprozesses zu beteiligen. Partizipation dient dem Erkenntnisgewinn, aber auch dem Ziel, die soziale Wirklichkeit der Menschen, ihr Leben und Wohlbefinden zu verbessern.
    Keywords: Social Sciences, general ; Sociology, general ; Public Health ; Sociological Methods ; Health, Medicine and Society ; Open Access ; Partizipative Forschung ; Partizipation ; Qualitative Methoden ; Sozialforschung ; Gesundheit ; Gesundheitsförderung ; Partizipative Gesundheitsforschung ; Aktionsforschung ; Sozialraum ; Participatory health research ; Community based participatory health research ; Peerforschung ; Photovoice ; Community Mapping ; Reflexivität ; Society & Social Sciences ; Sociology ; Public health & preventive medicine ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JH Sociology & anthropology::JHB Sociology ; bic Book Industry Communication::M Medicine::MB Medicine: general issues::MBN Public health & preventive medicine
    Language: German
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  • 9
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This open access short reader discusses the emerging patterns of sedentary migration versus mobility of the highly-skilled thereby providing a comprehensive overview of the recent literature on highly-skilled migration. Highly-skilled migrations are arguably the only non-controversial migrant category in political and public discourse. The common perception is that highly-skilled migrants are high-earners with top educational skills and that they are easy to integrate. These perceptions make them a “wanted” migrant. There seems to be however a big divide between the popular perceptions of this migration and its realities uncovered in social research. This publication closes this divide by delving deeper in the variety of experiences, discourses and realities of highly skilled migrants, thereby uncovering the inherent divides between the highly skilled migrants from the North and the South. The reader shows that these divides are constructed realities, shaped by the state policies and underpinned by social imaginary. Written in an accessible language this reader is a perfect read for academics, students and policy makers and all those unfamiliar with the topic.
    Keywords: Social Sciences, general ; Population Economics ; Political Science ; Human Geography ; Sociology of Migration ; Open access ; Expatriates ; Lifestyle migrants ; Cosmopolitans ; Eurostars ; Elite migrants ; Knowledge migrants ; Low-skilled migrants ; International student migration ; Migration and integration ; Migration and labour market ; Settlement and mobility ; Transatlantic migrations ; Brain flows ; Highly skilled migration ; Labour market integration ; Freedom of movement ; Talent mobility ; Society & Social Sciences ; Sociology ; Political economy ; Population & demography ; Political science & theory ; Human geography ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCP Political economy ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JP Politics & government::JPA Political science & theory ; bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RG Geography::RGC Human geography
    Language: English
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  • 10
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    Springer Nature | Springer International Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021-02-10
    Description: This second open access book in a series of three volumes examines the repertoire of policies and programmes led by EU Member States to engage with their nationals residing abroad. Focusing on sending states’ engagement in the area of social protection, this book shows how a series of emigration-related policies that go beyond the realm of social security address the needs of nationals abroad in the area of health care, unemployment, family benefits, pensions and economic hardship. In addition, this volume highlights the variety of sending states’ institutions that are involved in these policies (consulates, diaspora institutions, ministries, agencies…) and their engagement with citizens abroad in other policy areas such as electoral rights, citizenship, language, culture, education, business or religion. As such this book is a valuable read to researchers, policy makers, government employees and NGO’s.
    Keywords: Social Sciences, general ; Microeconomics ; Social Policy ; Sociology of Migration ; Open access ; Diaspora Policies ; Emigration-related policies ; Health care ; Unemployment ; Family benefits ; Pensions ; Economic hardship ; migration and integration ; Social security and inequality ; Expats ; Sending states ; Society & Social Sciences ; Sociology ; Political economy ; Social & ethical issues ; bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCC Microeconomics ; bic Book Industry Communication::K Economics, finance, business & management::KC Economics::KCP Political economy
    Language: English
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