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Community cohesion in crisis? : New dimensions of diversity and difference
There is an alleged crisis of cohesion in the UK, manifested in debates about identity and 'Britishness', the breakdown of social connections along the fault lines of geography, ethnicity, faith, income and age, and the fragile relationship between citizen and state.This book examines how these new dimensions of diversity and difference, so often debated in the national context, are emerging at the neighbourhood level.Contributors from a range of disciplinary backgrounds critically assess, and go beyond the limits of, contemporary policy discourses on 'community cohesion' to explore the dynamics of diversity and cohesion within neighbourhoods and to identify new dimensions of disconnection between and within neighbourhoods.The chapters provide theoretically informed critiques of the policy responses of public, private, voluntary and community organisations and present a wealth of new empirical research evidence about the dynamics of cohesion in UK neighbourhoods.Topics covered include new immigration, religion and social capital, faith schools, labour and housing market disconnections, neighbourhood territoriality, information technology and neighbourhood construction, and gated communities. "Community cohesion in crisis?" will be of interest to academics, policy makers, practitioners and students in the fields of human and urban geography, urban studies, sociology, politics, governance, social policy, criminology and housing studies.
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Innovation in Crisis Management
This book deals with how to measure innovation in crisis management, drawing on data, case studies, and lessons learnt from different European countries.The aim of this book is to tackle innovation in crisis management through lessons learnt and experiences gained from the implementation of mixed methods through a practitioner-driven approach in a large-scale demonstration project (DRIVER+).It explores innovation from the perspective of the end-users by focusing on the needs and problems they are trying to address through a tool (be it an app, a drone, or a training program) and takes a deep dive into what is needed to understand if and to what extent the tool they have in mind can really bring innovation.This book is a toolkit for readers interested in understanding what needs to be in place to measure innovation: it provides the know-how through examples and best practices.The book will be a valuable source of knowledge for scientists, practitioners, researchers, and postgraduate students studying safety, crisis management, and innovation.
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Crisis Management : Resilience and Change
Modern organizational crises are complex, diverse, and frequent.Ineffective crisis management can result in catastrophic loss.Crisis Management: Resilience and Change introduces students to best practices for preventing, containing, and learning from crises in our global, media-driven society.While covering the strengths of existing works on crisis management, such as systems, leadership, communication, and stakeholder perspective, this innovative new text goes beyond to include global, ethical, change, and emotional aspects of crisis communication.Using her proven transformative crisis management framework, Sarah Kovoor-Misra illustrates how organizations of all sizes can be adaptable, proactive, resilient, and ethical in the face of calamity.
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Everyday Life Ecologies : Sustainability, Crisis, Resistance
Everyday Life Ecologies: Sustainability, Crisis, and Resistance is about those complex, sticky, but also open arrangements of bodies, objects, and plants that make up daily existence.The multiple and interlocking lines of a long capitalist crisis disrupt their normal flow: sometimes, they open opportunities for transformation, sometimes else, they foreclose horizons of change.In contrast with approaches that respond to environmental crisis by advocating “sustainable lifestyles” and “responsible behaviors,” Alice Dal Gobbo suggests that it is necessary to address the complex socio-material relationalities that constitute everyday ecologies.Beyond that, the book argues for their politicization, illuminating daily existence as embedded in capitalist relations of re/production.Combining political ecology and new materialist sensitivities, this book investigates the ways in which ecologically damaging logics are inscribed in everyday assemblages through their habitual rehearsal and libidinal hold.But it also points to how apparently banal acts of resistance embody and promote different logics, such as a logic of care and an ecological “aesth-ethics” of desire.Based on ethnographic fieldwork in the Northeast of Italy, this journey through the concrete matters and beings of daily life in crisis talks beyond this emplaced reality and dialogues with emerging forms of contestation and prefiguration that put socio-ecological reproduction at their center.
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How can an artist regain their creativity during a creative crisis?
An artist can regain their creativity during a creative crisis by taking a break and giving themselves time to rest and recharge. Engaging in activities that inspire them, such as visiting art galleries, reading books, or taking walks in nature, can also help spark new ideas. Additionally, seeking feedback and support from other artists or mentors can provide fresh perspectives and encouragement. Finally, experimenting with new techniques or mediums can help break through creative blocks and reignite inspiration.
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Is the energy crisis and gas crisis getting worse?
The energy crisis and gas crisis are complex issues that are influenced by various factors such as supply and demand, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters. While the situation may fluctuate over time, it is difficult to definitively say whether it is getting worse overall. However, recent events such as the conflict in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic have put additional strain on energy markets, leading to increased prices and concerns about supply stability. It is important for governments and industry stakeholders to work together to address these challenges and find sustainable solutions for the future.
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Will the energy crisis become an existential crisis for Germany?
The energy crisis in Germany is a significant challenge due to the country's reliance on imported fossil fuels and the phase-out of nuclear power. While it poses serious economic and environmental concerns, it is unlikely to become an existential crisis for Germany. The country has been investing in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the impact of the crisis. With strategic planning and continued efforts to transition to sustainable energy sources, Germany can navigate through the energy crisis without it becoming an existential threat.
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Are we in an economic crisis or a global economic crisis?
We are currently facing a global economic crisis due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to economies around the world, leading to job losses, business closures, and financial instability. Governments and central banks have implemented various measures to mitigate the economic fallout, but the full extent of the crisis is still unfolding. The interconnected nature of the global economy means that the effects of this crisis are being felt on a worldwide scale.
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Soulful Stitch : Finding creativity in crisis
A thoughtful, meditative guide to the ways creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, each well known for their richly textured, deeply evocative work in stitch, collaborate for the first time in this important and timely book.Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of work from both artists along with other embroiderers and textile artists from around the world, Soulful Stitch documents a wide range of stitched responses to crisis, both personal and global.With invaluable advice on how to develop your own work in times of trouble, it explores:• How the restrictions and trials of everyday life can inform your textile work, enabling you to develop imaginative new approaches. • The healing power of stitch to soothe and console, with the simple act of putting needle into fabric providing a mindful route to inner calm. • Practical ways to continue with your textile art practice in the face of seismic life changes, finding creative opportunity in difficult situations. • How to use found objects, repurposed threads and personal items to create deep emotional resonance in your own work. Both authors have recent lived experience of having to navigate new paths through big life challenges, making this book particularly heartfelt.It truly demonstrates how even in the toughest times, creativity in textile art can keep you afloat.
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Creation in Crisis : Christian Perspectives on Sustainability
Creation is in crisis. Why then do we continue in activities that are manifestly harmful to ourselves and to others?Part of the answer is undoubtedly ignorance about what we are actually doing.But part is also that we do not want to face up to the fact that the material comforts we enjoy are bought at a cost to other people and to the natural world.This volume highlights the seriousness of environmental degradation and climate change, the root causes and possible solutions, and the contribution of Christian thinking to these issues.Both scientific and theological points of view are presented by the distinguished writers: Richard Bauckham, Richard Carter, Flavio Comim, Ellen F.Davis, Calvin B. DeWitt, John Guillebaud, Donald A. Hay, Sir Brian Heap, Sir John Houghton, James J. McCarthy, Hilary Marlow, Douglas J. Moo, Jonathan Moo, Pete Moore, Michael Northcott, C.René Padilla, Robert S. White, and George Wilkes. ‘In these pages Robert White has assembled a remarkable cast.Indeed, if you were to lay on an international conference of specialists with expertise from different disciplines to reflect on the present state and the future hope of the earth, from a Christian perspective, you could hardly get a finer line-up!Their gift to the reader is that they are able to write so that those of us who are not experts might understand.’James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool
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Innovation in Music: Technology and Creativity
Innovation in Music: Technology and Creativity is a groundbreaking collection bringing together contributions from instructors, researchers, and professionals.Split into two sections, covering composition and performance, and technology and innovation, this volume offers truly international perspectives on ever-evolving practices. Including chapters on audience interaction, dynamic music methods, AI, and live electronic performances, this is recommended reading for professionals, students, and researchers looking for global insights into the fields of music production, music business, and music technology.
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Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Drawing from empirical analyses, case studies, and a synthesis of best practices, this book explores how innovation manifests itself in rural places and how it contributes to entrepreneurial development and resilience.Innovation in rural places may come about as a result of new forms of collaboration; policies that leverage rural assets and address critical service or product gaps; novel strategies for accessing financial capital; infusion of arts into aspects of community life; and cultivation of networks that bridge entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions.The chapters illustrate how a number of innovation-related characteristics relate to economic vibrancy in rural places such as a strong connection to the arts, adaptive and sustainable use of natural resources, value-chain integrated food systems, robust bridging social capital networks, creative leveraging of technology, and presence of innovation-focused entrepreneurs.Through exploration of these and other topics, this book will provide insights and best practices for rural community and economic development scholars and practitioners seeking to strengthen the rural innovation ecosystem.
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What is a crisis?
A crisis is a situation or event that poses a significant threat to an individual, group, organization, or society as a whole. It often involves a sense of urgency and requires immediate attention and action to mitigate its impact. Crises can take many forms, including natural disasters, public health emergencies, financial collapses, and social or political unrest. They can also result from internal issues such as organizational mismanagement or ethical breaches. Overall, a crisis is a critical and challenging situation that demands swift and effective response to prevent further harm.
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Was the world economic crisis of 1929 purely a stock market crisis?
The world economic crisis of 1929 was not purely a stock market crisis. While the stock market crash of 1929 was a significant factor in triggering the crisis, it was also fueled by a combination of factors such as overproduction, declining consumer spending, and a lack of effective government intervention. The crisis led to widespread unemployment, bank failures, and a severe contraction in industrial production, which had far-reaching effects on the global economy. Therefore, the 1929 economic crisis was a complex event that involved multiple interconnected factors beyond just the stock market.
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What is the crisis in Catalonia and the political crisis in Spain?
The crisis in Catalonia revolves around the region's desire for independence from Spain. In 2017, Catalonia held a referendum on independence, which the Spanish government deemed illegal. This led to a political crisis, with the Spanish government taking measures to prevent Catalonia from seceding, including the arrest of Catalan leaders and the imposition of direct rule. The crisis has sparked widespread protests and heightened tensions between Catalonia and the Spanish government.
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What is the comparison between the July Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The July Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis were both international confrontations that brought the world to the brink of war. In both cases, the crises were sparked by the deployment of military assets - in the July Crisis, it was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the subsequent mobilization of European powers, while in the Cuban Missile Crisis, it was the discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba. Both crises also involved intense diplomatic negotiations and brinkmanship between the major powers, with the potential for catastrophic consequences if a peaceful resolution was not reached. However, the Cuban Missile Crisis was ultimately resolved through a negotiated settlement, while the July Crisis led to the outbreak of World War I.
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