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Everyday Life-Environmentalism : Community Sustainability and Resilience in Asia
This book provides one of the first systematic introductions to the Japanese concept of life-environmentalism, Seikatsu-Kankyo Shugi.This concept emerged in the 1980s as a shared research framework among Japanese social scientists studying the adverse consequences of postwar industrialization on everyday life in communities. Life-environmentalism offers a lens through which the agency of small communities in sustaining their everyday life and living environment can be understood.The book provides an overview of this approach, including intellectual backgrounds and foundational concepts, along with a variety of empirical case studies that examine environmental and sustainability issues in Japan and other parts of Asia.It also includes critical reflections on the approach in light of contemporary sustainability challenges.The empirical topics covered in the book include local community responses to development projects, resource governance, disaster response and recovery, and historical environmental preservation.The chapters are contributed by researchers working at the forefront of the field.It provides only a glimpse into the vast literature that awaits further exploration and engagement in the future. The book is suitable for upper undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers interested in environmental problems, sustainability and resilience, disaster mitigation and response, and regional development in Asian contexts, particularly Japan.It is well-suited for courses in anthropology, geography, sociology, urban and regional planning, political science, Asian studies, and environmental studies.
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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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Fashion and Environmental Sustainability : Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology
The wide range of topics that the book covers are organised into sections reflecting a cradle to grave view of how entrepreneurial, innovative, and tech-savvy approaches can advance environmental sustainability in the fashion sector.These sections include: sustainable materials; innovation in design, range planning and product development; sustainable innovations in fashion supply chains; sustainable innovations in fashion retail and marketing; sustainable alternatives for end-of-life and circular economy initiatives; and more sustainable alternative fashion business models.
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Driving Forwards : An inspirational memoir of resilience and empowerment after life-changing injury
'A book that'll change your perspective on life. You'll not be able to put it down.' Fearne Cotton'Everyone should read this book.Sophie Morgan is the epitome of grit and determination.Her writing is thought provoking, honest and in parts hilarious.' Katie Piper OBE'Wrenchingly honest...eye-opening and deeply moving. *****' Mail on SundayAs seen on 'Living Wild; How to Change your Life' a two-part prime-time series on Channel 4, Loose Women and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2COn the precipice of starting her adult life, aged eighteen, Sophie, a rebellious and incorrigible wild child, crashed her car and was instantly paralysed from the chest down.Rushed to hospital, everything she had dreamed for her life was instantly forgotten and her journey to rediscover herself and build a different life began.But being told she would never walk again would come to be the least of her concerns. Over the next eighteen years, as she strived to come to terms with the change in her body, her relationships were put to the test; she has had to learn to cope with the many unexpected and unpredictable setbacks of living with paralysis; she has had to overcome her own and other people's perceptions of disability and explore the limits of her abilities, all whilst searching for love, acceptance, meaning, identity, and purpose. Driving Forwards is a remarkable and powerful memoir, detailing Sophie's life-changing injury, her recovery, and her life since.Strikingly honest, her story is unusual and yet relatable, inspiring us to see how adversity can be channelled into opportunity and how ongoing resilience can ultimately lead to empowerment. 'Raw, life affirming and gorgeously written - this book is filled with extraordinary honesty, courage and warmth.Sophie's words will make us all braver and more hopeful.' Daisy Buchanan'A truly astonishing read about the power of never giving up.' Sun'F***king hell!!This book is absolutely brilliant . . . One of the best memoirs I've ever read. Honest and so blooming human, it's fantastic.' Kathy Burke
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How can sustainability be implemented in everyday life?
Sustainability can be implemented in everyday life by making small changes in our daily habits and choices. This can include reducing waste by recycling and composting, conserving energy by turning off lights and unplugging electronics when not in use, using reusable products instead of single-use items, and supporting local and sustainable businesses. Additionally, making conscious decisions about transportation, such as walking, biking, or using public transportation, can also contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. By being mindful of our actions and their impact on the environment, we can work towards a more sustainable future.
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Is a life without technology possible?
Yes, a life without technology is possible, as there are still many people around the world who live without modern technological conveniences. These individuals may rely on traditional methods for communication, transportation, and daily tasks. While technology has greatly improved our lives in many ways, it is not a necessity for survival, and some people choose to live a simpler, technology-free lifestyle.
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Has technology worsened the quality of life?
Technology has both improved and worsened the quality of life depending on how it is used. While technology has made communication easier and provided access to vast amounts of information, it has also led to issues such as social isolation, decreased physical activity, and privacy concerns. It is important for individuals to find a balance in their use of technology to ensure that it enhances rather than detracts from their overall quality of life.
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How can sustainability and profitability be reconciled in everyday life?
Sustainability and profitability can be reconciled in everyday life by making conscious choices that prioritize both environmental and financial well-being. This can include reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and supporting businesses that prioritize sustainable practices. By investing in energy-efficient appliances, reducing water usage, and choosing products with minimal packaging, individuals can contribute to sustainability while also saving money in the long run. Additionally, supporting companies that prioritize ethical sourcing and production can help ensure that profitability is achieved without compromising the well-being of the planet and its resources.
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The Diversity of Life
"Not since Darwin has an author so lifted the science of ecology with insight and delightful imagery" - Richard Dawkins In this book a master scientist tells the great story of how life on earth evolved.E.O. Wilson eloquently describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity today is beyond the scope of anything we have known before.In an extensive new foreword for this edition, Professor Wilson addresses the explosion of the field of conservation biology and takes a clear-eyed look at the work still to be done.
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My Life in Space Exploration
This book tells the inside story of Germany's first contributions to space research by experiments with artificial plasma clouds in space.In this autobiography, Gerhard Haerendel, former director at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, describes his 60 adventurous years in space research.The narrative of exciting events—covering 40 years of rocket and satellite work–is underpinned with accessible accounts of the actual physical phenomena and processes involved.The reader also learns about how the goals set by a visionary astrophysicist eventually led to one of Germany's first major contributions to space research by the creation of artificial comets in the solar wind. Haerendel's efforts also led to two further satellite programs, one in partnership with Sweden, focusing on the aurora borealis, the other, a national German endeavor, to explore the outer border of the magnetosphere.A further interesting chapter concerns his engagement in the evaluation and restructuring of eastern German Academy institutes after reunification. All readers interested in space research and its history will enjoy sharing the fascinating experiences and dramatic events that accompany the story throughout, even some spectacular failures relating to rocket campaigns.
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Eco-Houses : Sustainability & Quality of Life
“Sustainable design integrates consideration of resource and energy efficiency, healthy buildings and materials, ecologically and socially sensitive land-use, and an aesthetic sensitivity that inspires, affirms, and ennobles...” The construction process affects the environment and surrounding ecosystem.Once buildings are constructed, the occupants and administrators face a series of challenges in their attempt to maintain a healthy, efficient, and productive environment.In order to face these challenges, innovative and varied building strategies have been developed to contribute to the achievement of environmentally friendly homes that are alive and “breathe.”
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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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Does technology guarantee a good life for people?
Technology has the potential to greatly improve people's lives by providing access to information, communication, and convenience. However, it does not guarantee a good life for people on its own. The impact of technology on people's lives depends on how it is used and the social, economic, and political context in which it is implemented. Additionally, access to technology is not equal for everyone, so its benefits may not be equally distributed. Ultimately, a good life for people depends on a combination of factors, including access to resources, social support, and opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
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How can one slow down life by avoiding technology?
One can slow down life by avoiding technology by setting boundaries and limits on its usage. This can include turning off notifications, setting specific times for checking emails and social media, and taking regular breaks from screens. Engaging in activities that do not involve technology, such as reading a book, going for a walk, or spending time with loved ones, can also help slow down life and create a more mindful and present experience. Additionally, practicing mindfulness and being intentional about how one uses technology can help create a healthier balance and reduce the feeling of being constantly rushed and overwhelmed.
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What would be a good example of an innovation to explain the product life cycle?
A good example of an innovation to explain the product life cycle is the evolution of smartphones. When smartphones were first introduced, they were a new and innovative product in the introduction stage of the product life cycle. As they gained popularity and became more widely adopted, they entered the growth stage. Over time, as new features and improvements were made, they reached the maturity stage. Finally, as new technologies and advancements emerged, older models began to decline in sales, entering the decline stage of the product life cycle. This example demonstrates how innovations can impact the different stages of a product's life cycle.
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To what extent does modern technology in everyday life in Japan threaten the quality of life?
Modern technology in everyday life in Japan has both positive and negative impacts on the quality of life. On one hand, the convenience and efficiency brought by technology can enhance the quality of life by making daily tasks easier and more accessible. However, the overreliance on technology can also lead to social isolation, decreased physical activity, and mental health issues. Additionally, the constant connectivity and information overload can contribute to stress and burnout. Therefore, while modern technology has the potential to improve the quality of life in Japan, it also poses threats that need to be carefully managed.
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