Biometric systems hide many pitfalls that can lead to major security weaknesses and privacy threats. This book showcases a collection of comprehensive references from eminent researchers, providing concise coverage of state-of-the-art solutions.
As economic crisis threatens archaeological heritage, this collection of papers offers solutions and new approaches to its protection. It examines global experiences to find sustainable ways of managing and preserving cultural assets for the future.
Romanesque Architecture and its Artistry in Central Europe, 900-1300
This book surveys Romanesque architecture in Central Europe, from palaces and castles to its major churches. It focuses on the artistic ornamentation—from portals to capitals—that transformed these monumental fortresses of God into powerful sermons in stone.
As digital systems grow in complexity, so do the challenges of Boolean logic. This book summarizes recent progress, describing powerful approaches to solve exceptionally complex problems, from digital circuit design and testing to the future of quantum computers.
Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism
The travel and tourism industry is both a significant contributor to climate change and is directly impacted by it. As a vital driver of the global economy, the sector must adapt. This collection offers indispensable insights and models of best practice.
The Future of Post-Human Performing Arts
This book offers a new transdisciplinary theory of performing arts to go beyond existing traditions. This seminal project will fundamentally change how we think about the arts from the combined perspectives of the mind, society, and culture.
Harbour cities are revitalizing abandoned port districts to create a new “face”. This book explores the opportunities and challenges of waterfront regeneration, from Western Europe to the Mediterranean, through a wide range of international case studies.
General Relativity Conflict and Rivalries
Galina Weinstein investigates Albert Einstein and his interactions with various scientists, focusing on their implicit and explicit responses to his work. This analysis reveals the central figures who influenced Einstein during his work on the general theory of relativity.
A new era of computing is being driven by Cloud Computing, Big Data, and the Internet of Things, transforming the future of business and society. This volume is a collection of research papers in Cloud Computing, Computer Gaming, and IoT.
Disasters impose enormous misery on children. This volume explores how to reconstruct sustainable communities that are safe for children and their families, covering topics from gender equality and child soldiers to lessons from Hurricane Katrina and the Tsunami.
Business Intelligence and Mobile Technology Research
Business intelligence and analytics allow organizations to make informed decisions. This volume presents insightful research papers on the top-priority disruptive IT technologies that help businesses seize digital opportunities to increase growth and reduce costs.
Post-editing of Machine Translation
A surge of interest in post-editing, the oldest form of human-machine cooperation for translation, is fundamentally changing the industry. This volume compiles work by researchers, developers, and practitioners on this essential, evolving practice.
The Mediterranean Basin’s high biodiversity and 8000 years of history face a great threat from urbanisation and habitat destruction. Both its historical heritage and geography are at risk. This book synthesises knowledge to increase awareness and save the basin.
This book presents a novel approach, Design for Reliability Predictability (DRP). DRP helps predict system reliability from its components and their interactions by integrating precise design, specification, and documentation. A case study demonstrates its application.
This book, by experts in Network Science, covers theoretical and practical advances in this growing, interdisciplinary field. It takes the reader through essential concepts for the structural analysis of networks and their applications to real-world scenarios.
These essays investigate the influences of 20th-century political and social ideologies on the urban development and architecture of various European cities. Written by European professors, researchers, and practitioners for professionals and students alike.
MIMED Forum IV
This book explores the vital debate on flexibility in architectural education. As globalization risks making curricula uniform, a critical question arises: If the discipline’s autonomous nature resists, how will this occur and what will the impact be?
Ways Ahead
This book documents the first international Csound conference, featuring papers, interviews with developers and musicians, and exclusive new articles. Organized into five parts—History, Development, Music, Usage, and Education—it reflects the project’s diversity.
The Future of Post-Human Organization
This book challenges the obsessive craze for organizational performance, exploring its dark sides. It provides an alternative way to understand organizations—in relation to communication, decision-making, and leadership—to radically change how we think.
Rediscovering the Hindu Temple
This volume examines the Hindu temple as an architectural and urban form. Going beyond stereotypes, this study reveals the temple as a complex cultural entity: both monumental and modest, historic and modern, and deserving of a far deeper understanding.