An account of the Krakow Jewish resistance, written during World War II, this book is the story of a group of young Jewish idealists who formed a clandestine unit to commit acts of defiance against the Nazi's, and was written on scraps of paper smuggled into the author's prison cell.
Climate Change, Ecological Catastrophe, and the Contemporary Novel responds to the critical need for transdisciplinary research on the relationship between colonialism and catastrophe. It represents the first sustained analysis of the connection between colonial legacy and present-day ecological catastrophe in postcolonial fiction. Analyzing contemporary South Asian and South Pacific novels that grapple with climate change and catastrophe, environmental exploitation and instability, and human-nonhuman relationships in degraded environments, it offers a much-needed corrective to dominant narratives about climate, crisis, and the everyday. Highlighting the contributions of literary fiction from the postcolonial South to the growing field of the environmental humanities, this book reconsiders the novel’s relationship with climate change and the contemporary environmental imaginary. Counter to dominant current theoretical discourses, it demonstrates that the novel form is ideally suited to literary and imaginative engagements with climate change and ecological catastrophe. The six case studies it examines connect contemporary ecological vulnerability to colonial legacies, reveal the critical role animals and the environment play in literary imaginations of post-catastrophe recovery, and together constellate a decolonial perspective on ecological catastrophe in the era of climate change. Drawing on the work of Indigenous authors and scholars who write about and against the Anthropocene, this book displaces conventional ways of thinking about the relationship between the mundane and the catastrophic and promotes greater dialogue between the largely siloed fields of postcolonial, Indigenous, and disaster studies.
Climate Change, Ecological Catastrophe, and the Contemporary Novel responds to the critical need for transdisciplinary research on the relationship between colonialism and catastrophe. It represents the first sustained analysis of the connection between colonial legacy and present-day ecological catastrophe in postcolonial fiction. Analyzing contemporary South Asian and South Pacific novels that grapple with climate change and catastrophe, environmental exploitation and instability, and human-nonhuman relationships in degraded environments, it offers a much-needed corrective to dominant narratives about climate, crisis, and the everyday. Highlighting the contributions of literary fiction from the postcolonial South to the growing field of the environmental humanities, this book reconsiders the novel’s relationship with climate change and the contemporary environmental imaginary. Counter to dominant current theoretical discourses, it demonstrates that the novel form is ideally suited to literary and imaginative engagements with climate change and ecological catastrophe. The six case studies it examines connect contemporary ecological vulnerability to colonial legacies, reveal the critical role animals and the environment play in literary imaginations of post-catastrophe recovery, and together constellate a decolonial perspective on ecological catastrophe in the era of climate change. Drawing on the work of Indigenous authors and scholars who write about and against the Anthropocene, this book displaces conventional ways of thinking about the relationship between the mundane and the catastrophic and promotes greater dialogue between the largely siloed fields of postcolonial, Indigenous, and disaster studies.
The year 2020 was a difficult time for many people around the world due to the COVID Pandemic. Where My River Meets The Ocean will take you through an amazing journey of poetry and... psychedelic magic Yes, you heard that right - 20 poems for 2020 will brighten up your day and lift your spirits in no time.
Disclosing the interconnectedness of human and nonhuman bodies, understood here as more/than/human entanglements, this book makes a crucial intervention into the ?eld of contemporary artistic studies, exploring how art can conceptualize material boundaries of entangled beings/doings.Drawing on critical posthumanist and new materialist thought, in this book, nonhumans become subjects of ethics, aesthetics, and politics that produce equally relevant meanings. Designed to include multiple artistic perspectives and forms of expression, which range from sculptures to bio-art and performative practices, the book argues that we are entangled with other organisms around us not only by our socio-cultural connections but predominately by the transformations that we all undergo with the world’s materiality. Thus, the artistic works discussed do not merely re?ect the world but transform it, o?ering solutions for practising alternative ethical values and acting better with and for the world.The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, cultural studies, media studies, body studies, performance studies, animal studies, and environmental studies.
Disclosing the interconnectedness of human and nonhuman bodies, understood here as more/than/human entanglements, this book makes a crucial intervention into the ?eld of contemporary artistic studies, exploring how art can conceptualize material boundaries of entangled beings/doings.Drawing on critical posthumanist and new materialist thought, in this book, nonhumans become subjects of ethics, aesthetics, and politics that produce equally relevant meanings. Designed to include multiple artistic perspectives and forms of expression, which range from sculptures to bio-art and performative practices, the book argues that we are entangled with other organisms around us not only by our socio-cultural connections but predominately by the transformations that we all undergo with the world’s materiality. Thus, the artistic works discussed do not merely re?ect the world but transform it, o?ering solutions for practising alternative ethical values and acting better with and for the world.The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, cultural studies, media studies, body studies, performance studies, animal studies, and environmental studies.
Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America concerns the depiction of racial Others in travel writing produced by British travelers coming to America between 1815 and 1861.The travelers’ discussions of slavery and of the situation of Native Americans constituted an inherent part of their interest in the country’s democratic system, but it also reflected numerous additional problems: 19th-century conceptions of race, the writers’ own political agendas, as well as their like or dislike of America in general, which impacted how they assessed the treatment of the subaltern groups by the young republic. While all British travelers were critical of American slavery and most of them expressed sympathy for Native Americans, their attitude towards non-whites was shaped by prejudices characteristic of the age. The book brings together descriptions of blacks and Native Americans, showing their similarities stemming from 19th-century views on race as well as their differences; it also focuses on the depiction of race in travel writing as part of Anglo-American relations of the period.
Nineteenth-Century Visions of Race: British Travel Writing about America concerns the depiction of racial Others in travel writing produced by British travelers coming to America between 1815 and 1861.The travelers’ discussions of slavery and of the situation of Native Americans constituted an inherent part of their interest in the country’s democratic system, but it also reflected numerous additional problems: 19th-century conceptions of race, the writers’ own political agendas, as well as their like or dislike of America in general, which impacted how they assessed the treatment of the subaltern groups by the young republic. While all British travelers were critical of American slavery and most of them expressed sympathy for Native Americans, their attitude towards non-whites was shaped by prejudices characteristic of the age. The book brings together descriptions of blacks and Native Americans, showing their similarities stemming from 19th-century views on race as well as their differences; it also focuses on the depiction of race in travel writing as part of Anglo-American relations of the period.
Manufacturing companies need to adapt to the requirements of functioning in the era of Industry 4.0 and major technological disruptions. The use of knowledge-based decision support tools has also become necessary in order for enterprises to survive in a competitive environment. This book offers a new approach to designing the knowledge management process and integrating it with the implementation of Industry 4.0 technology.The book presents the methods used in a customer-oriented organisation for management of manufacturing knowledge. More specifically, methods for defining and collecting customer requirements are presented and methods on how to receive manufacturing knowledge, as well as how to formalise the acquired knowledge using key technologies of Industry 4.0, are discussed. The author also presents real case studies from Western and Central Europe and offers recommendations for the production manager. The instrumentation of methods and tools to support knowledge management, in the production of individualised products presented therein, will allow the manufacturing company to be transformed digitally into a customer-oriented organisation operating in accordance with the assumptions of Industry 4.0.This book will be a valuable read for production researchers, academicians, PhD students and postgraduate-level students of industrial engineering and industrial management. The practical case studies will also make the book a useful resource for managers of manufacturing enterprises.
Manufacturing companies need to adapt to the requirements of functioning in the era of Industry 4.0 and major technological disruptions. The use of knowledge-based decision support tools has also become necessary in order for enterprises to survive in a competitive environment. This book offers a new approach to designing the knowledge management process and integrating it with the implementation of Industry 4.0 technology.The book presents the methods used in a customer-oriented organisation for management of manufacturing knowledge. More specifically, methods for defining and collecting customer requirements are presented and methods on how to receive manufacturing knowledge, as well as how to formalise the acquired knowledge using key technologies of Industry 4.0, are discussed. The author also presents real case studies from Western and Central Europe and offers recommendations for the production manager. The instrumentation of methods and tools to support knowledge management, in the production of individualised products presented therein, will allow the manufacturing company to be transformed digitally into a customer-oriented organisation operating in accordance with the assumptions of Industry 4.0.This book will be a valuable read for production researchers, academicians, PhD students and postgraduate-level students of industrial engineering and industrial management. The practical case studies will also make the book a useful resource for managers of manufacturing enterprises.
This book presents issues related to supply chain management, considering contemporary conditions and turmoil. It shows how global events affect the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics, and thus shows how to take them into account and better manage logistics processes in these chains.The book provides readers with easy-to-use tools to plan and build supply chains that are resilient, reliable, and have reduced risk. In addition, readers receive recommendations for the development and improvement of the efficiency of supply chains. Because of the research and case studies provided, readers learn practical knowledge coming directly from leading companies implementing logistics processes on a global scale. The research results are presented transparently, enabling their practical application in future business activities. In addition, this book discusses future technologies that are or will apply to supply chain management. These technologies are described in specific applications, so the readers can quickly adapt them to the needs of their company.
This book presents issues related to supply chain management, considering contemporary conditions and turmoil. It shows how global events affect the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics, and thus shows how to take them into account and better manage logistics processes in these chains.The book provides readers with easy-to-use tools to plan and build supply chains that are resilient, reliable, and have reduced risk. In addition, readers receive recommendations for the development and improvement of the efficiency of supply chains. Because of the research and case studies provided, readers learn practical knowledge coming directly from leading companies implementing logistics processes on a global scale. The research results are presented transparently, enabling their practical application in future business activities. In addition, this book discusses future technologies that are or will apply to supply chain management. These technologies are described in specific applications, so the readers can quickly adapt them to the needs of their company.
Amid global sustainability difficulties and rising economic uncertainty, this book emphasizes the necessity for integrated strategies that harmonize security, sustainable development, and technological innovation. It helps create robust and transparent frameworks for organizations in dynamic contexts by utilizing advanced tools, including digital technology, renewable energy systems, and strategic knowledge management. The book emphasizes actionable tactics that link global security with sustainable economic advancement. The concepts in the book fundamentally rely on the utilization of digital technologies to improve security management and sustainability initiatives. Blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and predictive analytics are examined as essential instruments for maintaining operational resilience and adhering to regulatory requirements. Blockchain provides immutable data records that enhance transparency and trust within organizational ecosystems. This technology facilitates accurate tracking of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters, bolstering stakeholders' trust in the organization's sustainability assertions. Likewise, IoT devices gather real-time data on energy usage, emissions, and supply chain efficiency, facilitating proactive modifications that conform to sustainable development objectives. The book underscores the strategic incorporation of renewable energy sources (RES) into security frameworks, establishing energy systems that are both sustainable and geopolitically stable. Organizations can diminish their reliance on non-renewable energy and enhance economic efficiency and long-term resilience by implementing solar, wind, and other renewable technologies. Improved energy security is essential for maintaining continuity during interruptions and facilitates the worldwide shift towards low-carbon economies. This component of the research demonstrates the relationship between energy sustainability and global security goals.
Amid global sustainability difficulties and rising economic uncertainty, this book emphasizes the necessity for integrated strategies that harmonize security, sustainable development, and technological innovation. It helps create robust and transparent frameworks for organizations in dynamic contexts by utilizing advanced tools, including digital technology, renewable energy systems, and strategic knowledge management. The book emphasizes actionable tactics that link global security with sustainable economic advancement. The concepts in the book fundamentally rely on the utilization of digital technologies to improve security management and sustainability initiatives. Blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and predictive analytics are examined as essential instruments for maintaining operational resilience and adhering to regulatory requirements. Blockchain provides immutable data records that enhance transparency and trust within organizational ecosystems. This technology facilitates accurate tracking of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) parameters, bolstering stakeholders' trust in the organization's sustainability assertions. Likewise, IoT devices gather real-time data on energy usage, emissions, and supply chain efficiency, facilitating proactive modifications that conform to sustainable development objectives. The book underscores the strategic incorporation of renewable energy sources (RES) into security frameworks, establishing energy systems that are both sustainable and geopolitically stable. Organizations can diminish their reliance on non-renewable energy and enhance economic efficiency and long-term resilience by implementing solar, wind, and other renewable technologies. Improved energy security is essential for maintaining continuity during interruptions and facilitates the worldwide shift towards low-carbon economies. This component of the research demonstrates the relationship between energy sustainability and global security goals.
Today, democracy is assumed to be the dominant system in the world. It guarantees the development of states as well as the wellbeing and security of societies both internally and externally. However, the practice of state functioning shows that systemic transformation is non-linear and specific to a given state. In the context of political changes, an interesting subject of analysis is the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: it is a state that is currently at a crossroads in the context of political changes. Venezuela is a democratic state in the sphere of declarations, but an authoritarian state in the functional sphere. This shortform volume attempts to identify the main trends affecting the transformation process in Venezuela, offering a concise overview for students, researchers and professionals interested in Venezuelan politics.
This book examines how the changing post-Cold War order affected Poland’s security policy and particularly how the West’s weakening position and Russia’s revisionist policy reinforced the traditional view of security in Poland. It addresses the reasons why Poland, a middle power in Central Europe, adopted a bridging strategy in the early 1990s; how this strategy changed along with the redistribution of power in the international system; why, after the 2008 Georgian-Russian War, Poland took steps to support NATO consolidation, strengthen relations with the USA, and expand its own military capabilities; and how the Ukraine crisis affected Poland's security. This overview is an invaluable resource for students of international and European studies, security studies, political science, as well as for decision-makers, politicians, EU staff, and anyone interested in international politics in Central Europe.
