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Mediterranean Identities : Environment, Society, Culture
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Philosophy, Technology, and the Environment
Contributions by prominent scholars examining the intersections of environmental philosophy and philosophy of technology. Environmental philosophy and philosophy of technology have taken divergent paths despite their common interest in examining human modification of the natural world.Yet philosophers from each field have a lot to contribute to the other.Environmental issues inevitably involve technologies, and technologies inevitably have environmental impacts.In this book, prominent scholars from both fields illuminate the intersections of environmental philosophy and philosophy of technology, offering the beginnings of a rich new hybrid discourse.All the contributors share the intuition that technology and the environment overlap in ways that are relevant in both philosophical and practical terms.They consider such issues as the limits of technological interventions in the natural world, whether a concern for the environment can be designed into things, how consumerism relates us to artifacts and environments, and how food and animal agriculture raise questions about both culture and nature.They discuss, among other topics, the pessimism and dystopianism shared by environmentalists, environmental philosophers, and philosophers of technology; the ethics of geoengineering and climate change; the biological analogy at the heart of industrial ecology; green products and sustainable design; and agriculture as a bridge between technology and the environment. ContributorsBraden Allenby, Raymond Anthony, Philip Brey, J.Baird Callicott, Brett Clark, Wyatt Galusky, Ryan Gunderson, Benjamin Hale, Clare Heyward,Don Idhe, Mark Sagoff, Julian Savulescu, Paul B.Thompson, Ibo van de Poel, Zhang Wei,Kyle Powys Whyte
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Economics and Business Environment
Economics and Business Environment is targeted at students preparing for a career in a managerial position in business or public service. With its accessible style and convenient structure, this textbook offers an insight into:1 current economic developments that are important to (European) businesses and governments;2 the influence of the business environmenton company profit and turnover.Students are offered an insight into the economic risks faced by all companies. This fifth edition of Economics and Business Environment has been fully updated; including the measurements taken to reinforce supervision of the banking industry.
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The International Business Environment
In this versatile and engaging textbook the authors integrate diverse, global examples with coverage of all key topics to produce the most practical and multi-perspective international business environment textbook. Case studies on Google, Oxfam, and Netflix, as well as coverage of the latest developments in globalization, Trump's presidency, and emerging markets showcase the realities of business today and ensure students have the grounding they need to effectively explore and analyse the issues facing organizations globally.Students are supported in their learning with chapter summaries, diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary, but also challenged by counterpoint boxes, learning tasks, and review questions in every chapter, encouraging critical thinking and research skills. Even with its comprehensive breadth of coverage, The International Business Environment remains concise and accessible through use of the PESTLE framework to steer its analysis.Now in its fourth edition, this book is the ideal companion to any international business environment course. This book is accompanied by a range of supporting online resources:For students:Multiple-choice questionsA glossaryLibrary of video links Web exercises Web links Additional economic resources For lecturersPowerPoint slidesAnswers to review questions Answers to case study questions Extended case studies Figures and tables from the book
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'Economy or Environment?'
Both the economy and the environment are important and interconnected. It is essential to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection to ensure sustainable development. Neglecting the environment can have long-term negative impacts on the economy, while a healthy environment can support a thriving economy. Therefore, it is crucial to consider both aspects in decision-making processes to achieve a harmonious and sustainable future.
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How could an English presentation on environment, science, technology, and ideas look like?
An English presentation on environment, science, technology, and ideas could include a variety of topics such as climate change, renewable energy, technological advancements in environmental conservation, and innovative ideas for sustainable living. The presentation could incorporate visual aids such as graphs, charts, and images to illustrate scientific data and concepts. It could also include examples of cutting-edge technologies and inventions that are shaping the future of environmental sustainability. Additionally, the presentation could explore thought-provoking ideas and theories related to these topics, sparking discussion and critical thinking among the audience.
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Is mass tourism a necessary economic factor or a destruction of culture and environment?
Mass tourism can be seen as a necessary economic factor as it brings in revenue and creates jobs in the tourism industry. However, it can also be destructive to culture and the environment if not managed properly. Overcrowding, pollution, and the commercialization of local traditions can lead to the degradation of cultural heritage and natural resources. Therefore, it is important to strike a balance between the economic benefits of mass tourism and the preservation of culture and the environment.
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What are the interactions between natural environment and cultural environment in geography?
The interactions between natural and cultural environments in geography are complex and interconnected. The natural environment, including factors such as climate, topography, and resources, shapes the cultural practices and lifestyles of human populations. In turn, human activities and cultural practices can have significant impacts on the natural environment, such as deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. These interactions are studied in the field of cultural ecology, which seeks to understand how human societies adapt to and modify their natural surroundings. Understanding these interactions is crucial for sustainable development and conservation efforts.
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Technology and the Environment in History
New perspectives on how envirotech can help us engage with the surrounding world in ways that are more sustainable for humanity—and the planet. Today's scientists, policymakers, and citizens are all confronted by numerous dilemmas at the nexus of technology and the environment.Every day seems to bring new worries about the dangers posed by carcinogens, "superbugs," energy crises, invasive species, genetically modified organisms, groundwater contamination, failing infrastructure, and other troubling issues.In Technology and the Environment in History, Sara B.Pritchard and Carl A. Zimring adopt an analytical approach to explore current research at the intersection of environmental history and the history of technology—an emerging field known as envirotech.Technology and the Environment in History They discuss the important topics, historical processes, and scholarly concerns that have emerged from recent work in thinking about envirotech.Each chapter focuses on a different urgent topic: • Food and Food Systems: How humans have manipulated organisms and ecosystems to produce nutrients for societies throughout history. • Industrialization: How environmental processes have constrained industrialization and required shifts in the relationships between human and nonhuman nature. • Discards: What we can learn from the multifaceted forms, complex histories, and unexpected possibilities of waste. • Disasters: How disaster, which the authors argue is common in the industrialized world, exposes the fallacy of tidy divisions among nature, technology, and society. • Body: How bodies reveal the porous boundaries among technology, the environment, and the human. • Sensescapes: How environmental and technological change have reshaped humans' (and potentially nonhumans') sensory experiences over time. Using five concepts to understand the historical relationships between technology and the environment—porosity, systems, hybridity, biopolitics, and environmental justice—Pritchard and Zimring propose a chronology of key processes, moments, and periodization in the history of technology and the environment.Ultimately, they assert, envirotechnical perspectives help us engage with the surrounding world in ways that are, we hope, more sustainable and just for both humanity and the planet.Aimed at students and scholars new to environmental history, the history of technology, and their nexus, this impressive synthesis looks outward and forward—identifying promising areas in more formative stages of intellectual development and current synergies with related areas that have emerged in the past few years, including environmental anthropology, discard studies, and posthumanism.
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New Zealand History and Cultural Environment : Early history, Settlement, People and Tradition, Polynesians, Maori culture
New Zealand History and Cultural Environment. Early history, Settlement, People and Tradition, Polynesians, Maori culture.Contemporary New Zealand has a majority of people of European origin, a significant minority of Maori, and smaller numbers of people from Pacific islands and Asia.In the early 21st century, Asians were the fastest-growing demographic group.New Zealand was one of the last sizable land areas suitable for habitation to be populated by human beings.The first settlers were Polynesians who traveled from somewhere in eastern Polynesia, possibly from what is now French Polynesia.They remained isolated in New Zealand until the arrival of European explorers, the first of whom was the Dutch navigator Abel Janszoon Tasman in 1642.Demographers estimate that, by the time British naval captain James Cook visited the country in 1769, the Maori population was not much greater than 100,000.They had no name for themselves but eventually adopted the name Maori (meaning "normal") to distinguish themselves from the Europeans, who, after Cook's voyage, began to arrive with greater frequency
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Enterprise and its Business Environment
* Provides clarity to the confusing the field of business enterprise; * Draws on theories, concepts and models from the established business great and good; * Contains international case studies to illustrate and examine globalisation. For the first time in history, more than half of the world’s businesses are small, however, the technological revolution has meant that some small firms are “born global” i.e. they operate in multiple markets and/or geographies from the outset. Business enterprises need to move and adapt quickly, in line with competition and changing customer tastes.The challenges they face to succeed are relentless. '''Enterprise and its Business Environment''' offers a clear and insightful introduction to the world of business enterprise and the inner workings of the firm.It explores the role of entrepreneurs, consumers and businesses to understand how their roles affect the production and allocation of good and services and provides a solid base from which those new to the study of business can develop their own interests in relation to the most powerful economic and entrepreneurial forces shaping the world in which we live. '''Enterprise and its Business Environment''' is written and contributed to by a team of expert scholars from Heriot-Watt University, who teach across the globe. This important text:* Brings structure to the field of ‘business enterprise’ by organizing basic ideas and introducing concepts; * Builds on the established theories and contributions of the great and good in the field of management and organization;* Uses international case studies to examine globalisation and its significance to organisations. To help support their learning, readers have access to a range of online resources including chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions which will enable them to assess how well they have grasped individual chapters.The text also features a range of supplementary readings, in text exercises and cases/examples to help bring concepts to life.Part of the '''The Global Management Series'''; a complete portfolio of global business and management texts that successfully meets the needs of students on international undergraduate and postgraduate business and management degree courses.Each book is a clear, concise and practical and has a thorough pedagogic structure to suit a 12 week semester.The series offers a flexible 'pick and mix' choice of downloadable e-chapters, so that users can select and build learning materials tailored to their specific needs.See www.goodfellowpublishers.com/GMS for details. Each book in the series is edited and contributed to by a team of experienced academics based in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia it provides an essential learning aid for students across a wide range of business and management courses and an invaluable teaching tool for lecturers and academics. '''Series Editors''': Robert MacIntosh, Professor of Strategy and Kevin O’Gorman, Professor of Management, both at Heriot-Watt University, UK]
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AAT The Business Environment : Passcards
Our unique Passcards make the best use of your revision time.They summarise key topics in your module to jog your memory when it matters, and are packed with rapid bites of exam-relevant guidance.Revise at a glance and accelerate revision with summaries and visual aids.
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What is the difference between a development environment and a programming language?
A development environment is a set of tools and resources that a programmer uses to write, test, and debug their code. It includes software such as text editors, compilers, and debuggers, as well as libraries and frameworks. A programming language, on the other hand, is a formal language with a set of rules and syntax used to write instructions for a computer to execute. It provides the building blocks for creating software and determining the behavior of a program. In summary, a development environment is the platform in which programming languages are used to create software.
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Does the environment influence dreams?
Yes, the environment can influence dreams. Factors such as temperature, noise, and light levels can impact the quality of sleep, which in turn can affect the content and frequency of dreams. Additionally, being in a natural or urban environment can also influence the themes and imagery that appear in dreams. For example, being in a peaceful natural setting may lead to more serene and calming dreams, while being in a noisy urban environment may lead to more chaotic or stressful dream content.
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A pleasant working environment prevails.
A pleasant working environment is characterized by positive relationships among colleagues, open communication, and a supportive atmosphere. It is a place where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to do their best work. When a pleasant working environment prevails, it can lead to increased productivity, higher job satisfaction, and lower turnover rates. Overall, it contributes to a positive and thriving workplace culture.
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What harms the environment more?
Both natural disasters and human activities can harm the environment, but human activities tend to have a more significant and long-lasting impact. Activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overconsumption of resources can lead to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. While natural disasters can cause immediate and severe damage to the environment, the effects are often localized and can sometimes even have positive impacts in the long term by restoring ecosystems. Ultimately, it is important for humans to be mindful of their impact on the environment and work towards sustainable practices to minimize harm.
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