Humanities & Social Sciences

Die traditionellen Formate von Weiterbildung sind zu langsam und zu unflexibel, um angemessen auf die rasanten und unvorhersehbaren Veränderungen der heutigen Arbeits- und Bildungswelt zu reagieren. Die heutige Praxis braucht passende Formate, in denen Praktiker*innen miteinander und voneinander lernen und Expert*innen der Praxis ihre Erfahrungen untereinander teilen. Dieses Buch gibt konkrete Anleitungen und Tipps für Selbstlernende und diejenigen, die sie dabei unterstützen. Ausgangspunkt ist das Format Barcamp, dessen Vorbereitung und Durchführung Schritt für Schritt beschrieben wird. Im zweiten Teil des Buchs werden 10 weitere Formate für die Selbstfortbildung in kompakten Steckbriefen vorgestellt. Zahlreiche Tipps und Tricks, Materialien und Details, Vorlagen und Checklisten unterstützen bei der konkreten Umsetzung.

This book offers a comprehensive study of the Younger Neolithic period ([YN], c. 2850 – 2250 BC) of Schleswig-Holstein (SH). Apart from presenting all currently known artefacts and contexts of that period in detail, a particular focus was placed on the examination of YN battle axes. They appear to be the most common artefact that is preserved from the YN, and they are very well suited for investigating social phenomena. These artefacts furthermore changed diachronically. While battle axes of the early stage are shaped more or less equally elaborately, late specimens exhibit significant morphological variation and difference, as some specimens were shaped very elaborately whereas others were quite simple. The same difference has been observed for the subsequently used flint daggers. It is suggested that this difference reflects the emergence of a more stratified society. Many battle axes appear to have been deposited as broken pieces. As the ratio of cutting edges to butt ends is unequal (2:1) both in SH and in a wider region and as many pieces have “decorations” (Applikationen, pars pro toto shaft holes), battle axes are regarded as intentionally deposited. Accordingly, a large proportion of single finds are regarded as intentional depositions. Another focus was set on examining the transition to the YN. It is argued that many aspects that are said to characterize the YN are rooted in the preceding Middle Neolithic. A novelty is that social role becomes marked in funerary contexts. Thus, the transformation to the YN marks a certain point where already initiated societal changes become visible for first time. The examination of certain attributes revealed furthermore that there are differences between western and eastern SH which are not determined by chronological changes only. Rather, general differences appear between western and eastern regions, an in a wider geographical as well as temporal frame, which might be linked to different social orientations – either collectively or individually acting groups.

Main topics: "The Second World War in Historical Studies and Remembrance Culture in Germany and Russia" "Russian Emigration in Germany, German Emigration in Russia in the 20th Century" The fourth volume of the Mitteilungen der Deutsch-Russischen Historikerkommission documents the colloquia "The Second World War in Historical Studies and Remembrance Culture in Germany and Russia" (Saratov 2005) and "Russian Emigration in Germany, German Emigration in Russia in the 20th Century" (Munich 2006) as well as lectures at a conference on the German Flying School in Lipeck.

Before the fall of Imperial Rome, priests cast the guts of sacrificial animals on the temple floor, claiming to be able to divine the future from these entrails. By probing the remains of Alberta's past sacrifices (reading the entrails), the author believes we might dimly see an apparition of Alberta's future. This controversial book vividly portrays the history of land and life in Alberta from the Ice Ages to the present. Making no apologies for his criticism of government, regulators, and large corporations, Conrad aims to strike a discussion at all levels by presenting his arguments intensely. For those interested in natural history, the environment, and the future of Alberta's ecological resources, this provocative book is essential reading.

The chapter concerns compensation in the field of personal data protection, analysing the elements necessary for having access to compensation, the sujects liable, and the issue of quantification of damages.

Il contributo evidenzia come l’attenzione costante di Giovanni Cherubini per la storia delle città toscane, italiane ed europee nel medioevo, nella curvatura sociale del suo interesse per la storia delle strutture della società, venne profilandosi come una storia totale capace di attingere alla archeologia e all'etnografia per rileggere la documentazione testuale e ricostruire la storia degli uomini e dei luoghi.

Die französisch-eidgenössischen Beziehungen der Frühen Neuzeit waren von extremer Ungleichheit der Akteure geprägt. Auf der einen Seite stand ein föderatives Netzwerk kleiner Republiken, auf der andern Seite eine monarchisch verfasste, vergleichsweise zentralisierte europäische Großmacht. Die Studie rückt die politische Semantik, die Bedeutung personaler Netzwerke sowie die Praktiken und Kanäle des Verhandelns in diesen asymmetrischen Beziehungen in den Blick. Anhand ausgewählter Interaktionssituationen wird gezeigt, wie die Vertreter der französischen Krone und die eidgenössischen Obrigkeiten die politischen Beziehungen der Gemeinwesen im Spannungsfeld von Souveränität, Protektion und Patronage verorteten. Gesandte und Ratsmitglieder, aber auch Solddienstoffiziere, Abenteurer und lokale Klienten übernahmen wichtige Rollen in Verhandlungen und beeinflussten deren Ausgang durch ihre partikularen Interessen.

This volume brings together a selection of contributions on the forms and functions of both contemporary and historical visual media. It aims to bring a range of perspectives from philosophical, cultural studies, and media studies on the materiality, semiotics, and aesthetics of images and other visual media forms into productive dialogue with each other.

This book provides a critical assessment of the broadly held view that states ‘own’ war. The central theme of the book is that the persistence of non-state actors in historical as well as contemporary conflicts challenges this narrative. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to address a host of questions concerning the role of non-state actors, both armed and unarmed, in conflict and their relationship with states. Recurring themes are issues of loyalty, accountability and effectiveness. Part I is subdivided into two separate themes. The first is the use of civilians in war from a legal and military operational perspective, the second the question of loyalty and accountability of the private sector. Part II considers the cases of several non-state armed actors from the past and the present, showcasing the variety of actors and roles they play. Together, the contributions to this book provide an important new perspective on the role of non-state (armed) actors in war.; The first distinguishing feature of the work is that it is multidisciplinary. It brings together perspectives from different fields that look at the same phenomenon. Various chapters combine different perspectives and provide an interdisciplinary approach to a particular topic. Another distinguishing feature is that the work is highly topical, taking into account the latest developments. For example, various chapters incorporate the latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in their analysis. Another chapter takes stock of the latest developments concerning (weaponry used by) the Houthi in Yemen. A third distinguishing feature of the work is the proximity to practice of the authors. They are either serving officers, a number of whom have field experience, or civilian academics with policy experience or extensive service teaching experience.

Mechthild of Hackeborn represents medieval mysticism. Her Revelations were written down in the 1290s in Helfta, Germany. The oldest surviving versions are in Latin, but in the Middle Ages, the Revelations were translated at least into Dutch, English, Swedish, and German. The text was translated into Swedish in 1469 by Jöns Budde, a Bridgettine brother from Naantali. Budde made few omissions but many additions in the text, mainly explanations to meet the needs of the Bridgettine sisters. Budde’s translation is faithful to the original text, and he made few mistakes. My Finnish translation of the text follows Budde’s version where possible. However, Budde translated an abridged version that omitted some chapters, and the only surviving copy of Budde’s translation is incomplete. I have therefore translated the missing sections from Latin and incorporated them in the text. My translation also includes editorial comments on the language, the contents, and the historical and theological contexts of the Revelations.

This open access book explores how machine learning can enhance both quantitative and qualitative research in sociology. By developing algorithms tailored to specific data, machine learning enables social scientists to uncover patterns, generate new theories, calibrate indicators, and strengthen causal inference. The book offers an accessible introduction to the principles and applications of supervised and unsupervised learning (Part I), followed by empirical case studies across key areas of sociological research. In the social prediction section (Parts II–IV), it illustrates how supervised learning can 1) impute missing indicators, 2) derive theories directly from data, and 3) improve causal inference through counterfactual construction. In the culture modeling section (Parts V–VI), it shows how unsupervised machine learning can map the structure of large-scale cultural texts—such as online novels and film databases—making complex cultural patterns visible across time and space.

From the 14th to the 18th July 2014, more than 200 scholars, coming from 21 countries and belonging to 126 universities, centres and institutions, met in Venice to celebrate the X International Conference of the Asociación Siglo de Oro on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. These pages comprise the better part of what was said after the contributions underwent the peer-review process prior to their publication. The conference’s content was divided into three sections: the first one collects the five plenary conferences, whereas the second one the “Moved Recollection of Isaías Lerner on the 25th Anniversary of AISO”; finally, the third section includes the contributions. The latter are subdivided into five other sections (“Poetry”, “Theatre”, “Prose”, “Language and Translation”, “Miscellany”), which mirror the multidisciplinary character of the meeting. As a matter of fact, the cultural and historical aspects of the Hispanic world of the XVI and XVII centuries that were dealt with in the contributions, as well as their success nowadays, significantly vary.

This book brings together researchers from the fields of international human rights law, EU law and constitutional law to reflect on the tug-of-war over the positioning of the centre of gravity of human rights protection in Europe. It addresses both the position of the Convention system vis-à-vis the Contracting States, and its positioning with respect to fundamental rights protection in the European Union. The first part of the book focuses on interactions in this triangle from an institutional and constitutional point of view and reflects on how the key actors are trying to define their relationship with one another in a never-ending process. Having thus set the scene, the second part takes a critical look at the tools that have been developed at European level for navigating these complex relationships, in order to identify whether they are capable of responding effectively to the complexities of emerging realities in the triangular relationship between the EHCR, EU law and national law. Chapter 10 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 3.0 license. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/tandfbis/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781138121249_oachapter10.pdf

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book deals with the difficult issue of sexual violence and the complex memory struggles over it. It also deals with the gendered memories of womens active participation in armed forces, whether as part of organized armies or as members of the resistance. The book explores gendered memories of war and conflict through fictionalized and visualized memory narratives in the form of film, literature, photography and art. Finally, it focuses on Feminist Reimaginings, looks simultaneously at the past and future of feminist scholarship on gendered memories of war and political violence, offering thought-provoking self-reflection and imagining new forms of research, writing and analysis. Cynthia Cockburn investigates the afterlife of her previous projects in the former-Yugoslavia, Ireland and Israel/Palestine, exploring new research methodologies, critically analyzing processes of knowledge production, and posing questions regarding the mediation of memories during the research process itself.

This open access book introduces the fundamentals of the space–time conservation element and solution element (CESE) method, which is a novel numerical approach for solving equations of physical conservation laws. It highlights the recent progress to establish various improved CESE schemes and its engineering applications. With attractive accuracy, efficiency, and robustness, the CESE method is particularly suitable for solving time-dependent nonlinear hyperbolic systems involving dynamical evolutions of waves and discontinuities. Therefore, it has been applied to a wide spectrum of problems, e.g., aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, magnetohydrodynamics, multi-material flows, and detonations. This book contains algorithm analysis, numerical examples, as well as demonstration codes. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers who are interested in the fields such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), mechanical engineering, and numerical computation.