Tag: Theory

Violence Against Women Current Theory and Practice in Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Exploitation


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2013 | 256 Pages | ISBN: 1849050759 | PDF | 2 MB
Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today. This volume seeks to address issues surrounding violence against women at all levels, from its root causes to the specific needs arising in victims of gendered abuse from a particular social or ethnic group. Drawing on the expertise of a range of’front line’service providers and practitioners as well as academic researchers, it seeks to provide those working in social work and related professions with up-to-date coverage of the major issues pertaining to violence against women, and suggest ways to tackle the rise in violence against women by translating knowledge into effective training and practice.This important book will be essential reading for practising social workers and allied professions, as well as academics and students.

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The Social Metabolism A Socio-Ecological Theory of Historical Change


Free Download The Social Metabolism: A Socio-Ecological Theory of Historical Change by Manuel González de Molina , Víctor M. Toledo
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 | 434 Pages | ISBN : 303148410X | 33.9 MB
This book helps readers to understand the fast growing and timely concept of social metabolism. The authors shed a light on the different existing terms and methodologies that have been developed over the years. Through the study of history, readers will get an understanding of the main currents or schools that exist around this concept and their main findings. Also provides examples of how to apply the metabolic approach at different territorial and temporal scales and using different methodological tools. The book presents a novel socio-metabolic theory of historical change, in which biophysical and social variables are combined in an integrated way to understand the dynamics of socio-metabolic transitions.

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The Abyss As a Concept for Cultural Theory A Comparative Exploration


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English | ISBN: 9004524169 | 2024 | 308 pages | PDF | 3 MB
This volume provides a comparative investigation into concepts of the abyss in fourteen ancient and contemporary languages and cultures worldwide. It combines ethnolinguistics with philosophy, literature, folklore, religion and translation to demonstrate the culture shaping significance of this fundamental concept.

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Splintered Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth


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English | 2022 | ISBN: 1637582668 | EPUB | pages: 240 | 0.7 mb
Critical race theory has hijacked the U.S. education system on every level. Parents, students, educators, and policymakers must know and support the truth about American history and reject this divisive and anti-American theory’s obsession with skin color and prejudice.

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Semigroups, Algebras and Operator Theory


Free Download Semigroups, Algebras and Operator Theory: ICSAOT 2022, CUSAT, India, March 28-31 by A. A. Ambily, V. B. Kiran Kumar
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2024 | 274 Pages | ISBN : 9819963486 | 33.6 MB
This book contains chapters on a range of topics in mathematics and mathematical physics, including semigroups, algebras, operator theory and quantum mechanics, most of them have been presented at the International Conference on Semigroup, Algebras, and Operator Theory (ICSAOT-22), held at Cochin, Kerala, India, from 28-31 March 2022. It highlights the significance of semigroup theory in different areas of mathematics and delves into various themes that demonstrate the subject’s diverse nature and practical applications. One of the key features of the book is its focus on the relationship between geometric algebra and quantum mechanics. The book offers both theoretical and numerical approximation results, presenting a comprehensive overview of the subject. It covers a variety of topics, ranging from C∗-algebraic models to numerical solutions for partial differential equations.

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