Productivity of Contemporary Economies
This book reveals original research into the productivity of economies, as the world faces a slowdown caused by digitalization and COVID-19. It will be useful for researchers, policymakers, and all those searching for new ways of thinking about these interdisciplinary problems.
Recent Developments in Management Science in Engineering
This book identifies the main research categories of Management Science in Engineering (MSE), and evaluates and classifies each MSE journal. Created by an expert team of editors and academics, it is a critical resource for scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students.
This book explores the decision-making of two social movements in Italy and Quebec. Their process suggests ways to decide collectively which are more inclusive, can reduce conflict, and improve participation—offering a democratic approach to open doors to those not yet included.
This book introduces the critical issues in Shakespeare’s plays. What is the secret of a character like Falstaff? What philosophical arguments do the problem plays introduce? What is the value of Shakespeare’s perspective for thinking effectively in our world now?
Recent Trends in Translation Studies
This volume offers a snapshot of current perspectives on translation studies within the socio-cultural framework of Anglo-Italian relations. It covers historiography, literary translation, specialized translation, and multimodality through methodologically rigorous case studies.
This book presents a rigorous, comprehensible mathematical analysis of linear, nonlinear, automatic, and optimal control systems. Offering applicative solutions illustrated with engineering examples, it will appeal to scientists and engineers in research, design, and industry.
Pragmatics, Discourse and Society, Volume 1
In 52 chapters by leading scholars, this two-volume work examines the vital interface of context and meaning. It delves into pragmatics, discourse analysis, and applied linguistics to show how language shapes both human cognition and action.
Latin America and the Global Political Stage
This collection of essays on international relations provides a global view of diplomacy with a special focus on Latin America. Featuring contributions by recognized authorities, it considers the most recent developments, including the concept of Trumpism.
Pragmatics, Discourse and Society, Volume 2
Leading scholars explore the interplay of context and meaning, examining how spatial, temporal, and institutional factors drive discourse and shape human cognition and action.
The Continuum of Mental Disorders and Unitary Psychosis
This investigation of Griesinger, Kahlbaum, and Kraepelin’s foundational works in psychiatry illuminates the current debate on classification and diagnosis. It offers a new perspective on unitary psychosis, demanding a comprehensive view of mental disorders.
Master negotiation with a superior competency: perspective-taking. This book teaches you to understand others’ views to create beneficial outcomes, find sustainable solutions, and build healthier relationships in your professional and personal life.
This collection explores Wittgenstein’s early work, focusing on his Tractatus. It examines the relation between language and the world, the distinction between saying and showing, and considers the topics of logic, ontology, metaphysics, and the work’s moral aspects.
The Alps and Resistance (1943-1945)
This book explores the Alps’ dual function during the Italian Social Republic: a center of battles and opposition to fascism, and the cradle of the political debate that would forge modern Italian and European democracy.
This book deals with foreign language pronunciation, analyzing the problems non-native learners face and the factors affecting learning. Approaching the subject from both linguistic and pedagogical viewpoints, it appeals to all foreign language learners, teachers, and linguists.
Democratic Consolidation and Europeanization in Romania
Experts analyze Romania’s multi-dimensional transformation after 1989. This volume depicts the stages of democratic transition, Europeanization, and recent setbacks, providing a balanced and complete understanding of Romania’s post-communist challenges.
Cultural Diversity in Cross-Cultural Settings
As people move across international borders, the nuances of communication vary from culture to culture. This book explores how the misperception of cultural values can result in communication breakdowns.
While the 1588 Spanish Armada is famous, its impact on literature has long been neglected. This book presents the conflict through the literature of both nations, offering a view from Spanish and English voices: Shakespeare and Marlowe are flanked by Cervantes and Lope de Vega.
L2 Figurative Language Teaching
Figurative language frustrates L2 users. Given that it is key to communicative competence, this volume brings together theory and teaching applications, shedding light on the comprehension and production of figurative language in a foreign language context.
In the US, 400,000 sexual assault kits remain untested, revealing serious gaps in the criminal justice system. This book examines the causes of this crisis and offers resolutions to help officials properly utilize SAKs to apprehend offenders and empower victims.
The Creative Process
This book uses psychoanalysis, Marxism, and other theories to analyze creativity. It argues that everyone is creative, relating the concept to humor and everyday life—from TikTok to bagels. Includes the author’s drawings and journal notes that show his thinking process.