Tag: Change

Studies in Linguistic Variation and Change 3


Free Download Fabienne Toupin Sylvain Gatelais, Ileana Sasu, "Studies in Linguistic Variation and Change 3"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 1527545377 | PDF | pages: 194 | 4.2 mb
This volume brings together contributions tracing the complex paths of change taken by the English language in its long history, from its beginnings in Old English to the present day. It addresses issues in a variety of fields ranging from semantics and morphosyntax to the interface between syntax and phonology, using a number of different theoretical standpoints. As such, the text reflects a diversity of approaches to corpora, and will serve to improve the readers understanding of some of the many developments and alterations that have affected English. It will be of interest to all scholars and students working on the history of English, as well as students of historical linguistics in general.

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Tales of a Hot Planet Climate Change Denial, Policy and Geoengineering


Free Download Dr. William R McPherson Ph.D., "Tales of a Hot Planet: Climate Change Denial, Policy and Geoengineering"
English | 2012 | pages: 84 | ISBN: 1497407117 | EPUB | 0,1 mb
The planet is getting hot. What are politicians, world leaders and scientists doing about it? This fictional portrayal shows how politicians deny climate change. When the effects become too severe to ignore, world leaders may have to do something about it. If all else fails, scientists may suggest some ways to "geoengineer" the planet to reduce carbon and temperatures.

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Scientific-technological Change And The Role Of Women In Development


Free Download Pamela D’onofrio-flores, "Scientific-technological Change And The Role Of Women In Development"
English | ISBN: 0367286793 | 2019 | 206 pages | EPUB | 367 KB
This critique by women of male-generated and male-dominated technologies grows out of a consciousness of women as essential, yet unsalaried, participants in production processes. The authors document the ways in which women suffer from technological development in industrialized and developing countries and assess how technological developments perpetuate inequalities between nations, regions, classes, and sexes. They discuss the implementation of modern technology in agriculture and its effects on rural women, look at the position of women in the basic and applied sciences and in science policymaking, and analyze the place of women in selected technology-based industries.

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Diversity Training That Generates Real Change Inclusive Approaches That Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society


Free Download Diversity Training That Generates Real Change: Inclusive Approaches That Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society by James O. Rodgers
English | July 26, 2022 | ISBN: 1523001739 | 152 pages | PDF | 1.38 Mb
This complete guide to effective, transformative diversity training provides an answer to the superficial, check-the-box DEI efforts that are undermining the entire field.

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Change Your Brain Every Day


Free Download Daniel G. Amen, MD, "Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships"
English | ISBN: 149645457X | 2023 | EPUB | 416 pages | 5 MB
366 Days to a Better Brain, Mind, and Life!

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