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Resilience, Development and Global Change
Resilience is currently infusing policy debates and public discourses, widely promoted as a normative goal in fields as diverse as the economy, national security, personal development and well-being.Resilience thinking provides a framework for understanding dynamics of complex, inter-connected social, ecological and economic systems.The book critically analyzes the multiple meanings and applications of resilience ideas in contemporary society and to suggests where, how and why resilience might cause us to re-think global change and development, and how this new approach might be operationalized. The book shows how current policy discourses on resilience promote business-as-usual rather than radical responses to change.But it argues that resilience can help understand and respond to the challenges of the contemporary age.These challenges are characterized by high uncertainty; globalized and interconnected systems; increasing disparities and limited choices.Resilience thinking can overturn orthodox approaches to international development dominated by modernization, aid dependency and a focus on economic growth and to global environmental change – characterized by technocratic approaches, market environmentalism and commoditization of ecosystem services. Resilience, Development and Global Change presents a sophisticated, theoretically informed synthesis of resilience thinking across disciplines.It applies resilience ideas specifically to international development and relates resilience to core theories in development and shows how a radical, resilience-based approach to development might transform responses to climate change, to the dilemmas of managing forests and ecosystems, and to rural and urban poverty in the developing world.The book provides fresh perspectives for scholars of international development, environmental studies and geography and add new dimensions for those studying broader fields of ecology and society.
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Agricultural Innovation for Societal Change : Towards Sustainability
Over the centuries, agriculture has developed through technological steps illustrated by various agricultural revolutions.This book describes and analyses significant agricultural changes since the mid-1960s in the context of development, innovation and adoption by revisiting resource-poor farmers in Ethiopia, Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago, and considering overall development changes up to the early 2020s.It is a platform for discussing current issues for future global food security in the context of globalization and free global trade which have influenced economic growth in many countries but also created environmental concerns and a rapid increase in the number of transnational corporations (TNCs).Sustainable food production is now a global priority and therefore ecological footprints must be reduced - this book provides examples of possible technical changes required to achieve this.Reducing greenhouse gas emissions alone is insufficient: political attention must be paid to declining biodiversity, the increasing global exploration of natural resources, demography, increased consumption, waste mountains, expanding migration and antibiotic resistance.Agribusiness TNCs will challenge national governments and international donors in both research and development, increasing competition for leadership.A gradual societal change, incorporating an understanding of biological fundamentals, is necessary for achieving sustainability and for leading us towards the next agricultural revolution.
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Adaptation to Climate Change : From Resilience to Transformation
The impacts of climate change are already being felt.Learning how to live with these impacts is a priority for human development.In this context, it is too easy to see adaptation as a narrowly defensive task – protecting core assets or functions from the risks of climate change.A more profound engagement, which sees climate change risks as a product and driver of social as well as natural systems, and their interaction, is called for.Adaptation to Climate Change argues that, without care, adaptive actions can deny the deeper political and cultural roots that call for significant change in social and political relations if human vulnerability to climate change associated risk is to be reduced.This book presents a framework for making sense of the range of choices facing humanity, structured around resilience (stability), transition (incremental social change and the exercising of existing rights) and transformation (new rights claims and changes in political regimes).The resilience-transition-transformation framework is supported by three detailed case study chapters.These also illustrate the diversity of contexts where adaption is unfolding, from organizations to urban governance and the national polity.This text is the first comprehensive analysis of the social dimensions to climate change adaptation.Clearly written in an engaging style, it provides detailed theoretical and empirical chapters and serves as an invaluable reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in climate change, geography and development studies.
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Change & Resilience
This exciting series gives readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today's world.Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.|This exciting series gives readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today's world.Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.
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What is the difference between transformation and change?
Transformation refers to a fundamental and profound shift in the nature or form of something, often resulting in a complete redefinition or reconfiguration. Change, on the other hand, can refer to any alteration or modification in something, whether it is minor or significant. While change can be incremental and may not necessarily lead to a complete overhaul, transformation involves a more radical and comprehensive shift in the essence or structure of something. In essence, transformation implies a more profound and far-reaching impact compared to change.
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How does the domain change after a transformation?
The domain of a function represents the set of all possible input values. When a transformation is applied to a function, such as a shift, reflection, or dilation, the domain may change depending on the nature of the transformation. For example, a horizontal shift will not change the domain, but a vertical shift or reflection will. Similarly, a dilation may stretch or compress the function, affecting the domain. It is important to consider how the transformation affects the domain when analyzing the behavior of a function.
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Do bones change during muscle growth?
Yes, bones can change during muscle growth. When muscles are exercised and grow in size, they exert more force on the bones they are attached to. This increased force can stimulate the bones to become stronger and denser in response, a process known as bone remodeling. Therefore, muscle growth can lead to changes in bone structure and density to support the increased muscle mass.
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How can one change hair growth?
Hair growth can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, diet, and overall health. To promote healthy hair growth, one can focus on maintaining a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, such as biotin, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Additionally, reducing stress, avoiding harsh hair treatments, and using products specifically designed to promote hair growth can also help improve the health and growth of hair. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist for personalized advice on how to best support hair growth.
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Multisystemic Resilience : Adaptation and Transformation in Contexts of Change
Multisystemic Resilience brings together for the first time in one volume a wide range of resilience scholars who have been wrestling with how to explain processes of recovery, adaptation, and transformation in contexts of change and adversity.With contributions from psychologists, epigeneticists, ecologists, architects, disaster specialists, engineers, sociologists, social workers, and public health researchers among others, this innovative volume creates a platform for an interdisciplinary conversation about how to effectively research resilience across systems.Even more, it explores how to identify possible solutions to problems that threaten the physical and mental health of individuals, the wellbeing of our communities, and the sustainability of our planet.Every chapter provides a detailed review of systemic resilience from one disciplinary perspective, drawing from cutting edge research and case studies.Together these chapters show that considering the resilience of multiple systems at once is instrumental to understanding the processes of change and sustainability.
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Winning Sustainability Strategies : Finding Purpose, Driving Innovation and Executing Change
Despite recent optimism and global initiatives, the implementation of corporate sustainability programs has been slow at best, with less than a third of global companies having developed a clear business case for their approach to sustainability.Presenting numerous award-winning cases and examples from companies such as Unilever, Patagonia, Tumi, DSM and Umicore alongside original ideas based upon 20 years of consulting experience, this book reveals how to design and implement a stronger sense of focus and move sustainability programs forward.This proven combination of purpose, direction and speed is dubbed “Vectoring”. Based upon practitioner cases and data analysis from the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Vectoring offers a plain-spoken framework to identify the relative position of companies compared to their peers.The framework and its 4 archetypes deliver insights for practitioners to locate inhibitors and overcome them by providing practical suggestions forprocess improvements.This includes designing and executing new sustainability programs, embedding the SDGs within company strategy and assessing the impact of sustainability programs on competitiveness and valuation.Offering directions for CFOs to shift companies from integrated reporting to integrated thinking in order to accelerate their sustainability programs, Winning Sustainability Strategies shows how to achieve purpose with profit and how to do well by doing good.
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Tourism, Resilience and Sustainability : Adapting to Social, Political and Economic Change
In a world increasingly faced with, and divided by, regional and global crises, resilience has emerged as a key concept with significant relevance for tourism. A paradigmatic shift is taking place in the long-term planning of tourism development, in which the prevailing focus on sustainability is being enhanced with the practical application of resilience planning.This book provides a critical appraisal of sustainability and resilience, and the relationship between the two.Contributions highlight the complexity of addressing social change with resilience planning in a range of tourism contexts, from islands to mountains, from urban to remote environments, and in a range of international settings.Case studies articulate how tourism is both an agent of social change and a victim of larger change processes, and provide important lessons on how to deal with increasingly unstable economic, social and environmental systems. This is the first book to specifically examine social change and sustainability in tourism through a resilience lens.This much-needed contribution to the literature will be a key resource for those working in tourism studies, tourism planning and management, social geography, and development studies, among others.
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Managing Innovation and Change
Building on the success of the Second Edition with 19 new chapters, Managing Innovation and Change showcases the best work of thinkers writing in this area and provides a coherent picture of key ideas and concepts to have emerged from this exciting field.Frequently radical and intentionally provocative in terms of topic and treatment, the book: - covers the increasing diversity of pressures to which modern enterprises are subjected; - reviews some of the more persistent acronyms to which the art of management is increasingly prone; - examines the nature of innovation; - looks at the broader issues surrounding change, and - turns to those attributes of leadership which are consistent with the successful management of innovation and change.
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How does the face change during growth?
The face undergoes significant changes during growth due to the development of bones, muscles, and fat distribution. In childhood, the face tends to be rounder with prominent cheeks and a smaller chin. As individuals enter adolescence, the face becomes more defined with the jawline becoming more prominent and the nose and ears growing in proportion to the rest of the face. Additionally, the distribution of fat and collagen changes, leading to changes in facial contours and overall appearance.
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How does growth progress?
Growth progresses through a series of stages, starting from infancy and continuing through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. During these stages, individuals experience physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Factors such as genetics, environment, nutrition, and experiences all play a role in shaping an individual's growth trajectory. As individuals grow, they acquire new skills, knowledge, and perspectives that contribute to their overall development and well-being.
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How does language development progress?
Language development progresses in stages, starting with cooing and babbling in infancy, then moving on to single words, two-word phrases, and eventually more complex sentences. Children learn language through exposure to spoken language, imitation, and reinforcement from caregivers. As they grow, they continue to expand their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills through interactions with others and practice in various social contexts. Language development is a gradual process that is influenced by both biological factors and environmental experiences.
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How does human development progress?
Human development progresses through a series of stages that are influenced by both biological and environmental factors. These stages include physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. As individuals grow and mature, they acquire new skills, knowledge, and experiences that shape their understanding of the world and their place in it. Development is a lifelong process that continues from infancy through adulthood and is influenced by a combination of genetics, environment, and personal experiences.
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