Bridging Social Inequality Gaps - Concepts, Theories, Methods, and Tools

Bridging Social Inequality Gaps - Concepts, Theories, Methods, and Tools
Author:
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2024-09-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0854667229

Bridging Social Inequality Gaps - Concepts, Theories, Methods, and Tools focuses on contemporary discussions around multifaceted causes, explanations, and responses to social disparities. The contributors provide studies related to social and cultural dimensions of inequality, economic and technological dimensions of inequality, environmental dimensions of inequality, and political, ethical, and legal dimensions of inequality, as well as a variety of other perspectives on disparities. The volume also covers crucial issues and challenges for the global, national, regional, and local implementation of public policies to reduce inequalities, including innovative actions, projects, and programs focused on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The collection includes chapters encompassing research and practical recommendations from various disciplines such as sociology, economics, management, political science, administrative science, development studies, public health, peace and conflict studies, cultural studies, educational studies, communication studies, and social work. This book is an asset to academic and expert communities interested in theories of social inequality as well as effective measurement tools, public services, and strategies. Moreover, the volume helps students, practitioners, and people working in government, business, and nonprofit organizations to build more equitable social relationships.

Communities in Action

Communities in Action
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2017-04-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309452961

In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1836
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466618531

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications presents a vital compendium of research detailing the latest case studies, architectures, frameworks, methodologies, and research on Digital Democracy. With contributions from authors around the world, this three-volume collection presents the most sophisticated research and developments from the field, relevant to researchers, academics, and practitioners alike. In order to stay abreast of the latest research, this book affords a vital look into Digital Literacy research.

Wake Up Macho

Wake Up Macho
Author: Conrad Riker
Publisher: Conrad Riker
Total Pages: 244
Release: 101-01-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

Are you tired of the leftist nonsense infiltrating our society, trying to take away our manhood and rational thinking? Are you bored of the same old debates on Critical Theory, Wokeism, and their nefarious influence on literature, linguistics, and philosophy? Wake Up Macho is here to help! From Jacques Derrida's Deconstruction to Redpilled Reaganomics, this book will: - Debunk the myths surrounding Derrida's work and its supposed "evilness" - Expose the flaws in Critical Theory and its offspring like Queer Theory, Gender Studies, and Feminism - Explore the science of Machismo and Rationality, backed by evolutionary biology and psychology - Break down the evolution of various ideological movements, from Neo-Marxism to Wokeism - Delve into the intellectual work of the Frankfurt School, and its enduring legacy - Dissect the rise of so-called "Woke Wastelands" and provide practical tips for staying Redpilled in a hostile world Don't let the Woke Wastelands overrun your mind and beliefs. Say goodbye to confusion and adverse influences, and embrace a Redpilled, Macho worldview. If you're ready to take your life back, then buy "Wake Up Macho: Deconstruction and Redpilled Reaganomics" today!

Social Science Research

Social Science Research
Author: Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781475146127

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

Co-Creation in Theory and Practice

Co-Creation in Theory and Practice
Author: Horvath, Christina
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2020-09-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 144735396X

This innovative book provides a critical analysis of diverse experiences of Co-creation in neighbourhood settings across the Global North and Global South. A unique collection of international researchers, artists and activists explore how creative, arts-based methods of community engagement can help tackle marginalisation and stigmatisation, whilst empowering communities to effect positive change towards more socially just cities. Focusing on community collaboration, arts practice, and knowledge sharing, this book proposes various methods of Co-Creation for community engagement and assesses the effectiveness of different practices in highlighting, challenging, and reversing issues that most affect urban cohesion in contemporary cities.

Great Minds in Management

Great Minds in Management
Author: Ken G. Smith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 615
Release: 2005-09-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199276811

In Great Minds In Management Ken G. Smith and Michael A. Hitt have brought together some of the most influential and original thinkers in management. Their contributions to this volume not only outline their landmark contributions to management theory, but also reflect on the process of theory development, presenting their own personal accounts of the gestation of these theories.The result is not only an ambitious and original panorama of the key ideas in management theory presented by their originators, but also a unique collection of reflections on the process of theory development, an area which to date little has been written about by those who have actually had experience of building theory.In their concluding chapter, Ken G. Smith and Michael A. Hitt draw together some common themes about the development of management theory over the last half a century, and suggest some of the conclusions to be drawn about how theory comes into being.

The Sharing Economy in Europe

The Sharing Economy in Europe
Author: Vida Česnuitytė
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2022-01-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030868974

This open access book considers the development of the sharing and collaborative economy with a European focus, mapping across economic sectors, and country-specific case studies. It looks at the roles the sharing economy plays in sharing and redistribution of goods and services across the population in order to maximise their functionality, monetary exchange, and other aspects important to societies. It also looks at the place of the sharing economy among various policies and how the contexts of public policies, legislation, digital platforms, and other infrastructure interrelate with the development and function of the sharing economy. The book will help in understanding the future (sharing) economy models as well as to contribute in solving questions of better access to resources and sustainable innovation in the context of degrowth and growing inequalities within and between societies. It will also provide a useful source for solutions to the big challenges of our times such as climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and recently the coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19). This book will be of interest to academics and students in economics and business, organisational studies, sociology, media and communication and computer science.

The Atlas of Social Complexity

The Atlas of Social Complexity
Author: Brian Castellani
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2024-06-05
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 178990952X

Embark on a riveting journey through the study of social complexity with The Atlas of Social Complexity. Over three decades of scientific exploration unfold, unravelling the enigmatic threads that compose the fabric of society. From the dance of bacteria, to human-machine interactions, to the ever-shifting dynamics of power in social networks, this Atlas maps the evolution of our understanding of social complexity.

Demographic Analysis

Demographic Analysis
Author: Andrzej Klimczuk
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-11-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1839691875

Demographic Analysis - Selected Concepts, Tools, and Applications presents basic definitions, practical techniques, and methods, as well as examples of studies based on the usage of demographic analysis in various institutions and economic entities. The volume covers studies related to population distribution, urbanization, migration, population change and dynamics, aging, longevity, population theories, and population projections. It is an asset to academic and professional communities interested in advancing knowledge on diverse populations in various contexts such as public policies, public services, education, and labor markets. The book aims to help students of demography as well as practitioners of other fields of social sciences and people in government, business, and nonprofit organizations.