This brief addresses the urgent global challenge of politically, religiously, ethnically, and other ideologically motivated extremism and violent radicalization. It critically examines the effectiveness of existing psychosocial prevention strategies and provides insights into resilience against extremism. Drawing on research from 31 countries and the evaluation of l prevention programs, the book offers a comprehensive look at how psychosocial programs can reduce radicalization. The volume delves into key concepts, theoretical explanations, methodological challenges, and developmental risks Its own empirical research includes a unique survey of practical prevention projects and a systematic review and meta-analysis of outcome evaluations. The volume highlights positive outcomes, especially in primary prevention for youth and tertiary interventions for exiting radical trajectories. However, it also underscores the need for more methodologically sound, controlled evaluations of long-term behavioral changes. By offering empirical evidence on diverse approaches, this book provides a robust foundation for a more informed and less divisive societal discussion on extremism. It is an essential resource for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers engaged in counter-extremism, social work, and criminology.

In an era marked by global crises, political polarization, and contested truths, literature has re-emerged as a vital space for ethical reflection and legal imagination. This interdisciplinary volume explores how contemporary political authors engage with pressing societal issues-ranging from political power, democracy, dictatorship, colonization, sexual freedom, artificial intelligence to historical memory-while navigating the boundaries of artistic freedom and public responsibility.
Bringing together scholars from law, literature, philosophy, and sociology, the book examines the triangular relationship between author, text, and reception. It investigates how fiction can function as a site of dissent, normativity, and legal discourse, and how authors negotiate their roles as public intellectuals in a media-saturated world.
With case studies on writers such as Juli Zeh, Robert Menasse, Shida Bazyar, Kazuo Ishiguro, Michel Houllebecq, Guenther Grass, Dave Egger, Svetlana Alexievich, Boualem Sansal, Jean-Philippe Pleau, and others, this volume offers a timely and critical contribution to debates on freedom of expression, the ethics of authorship, and the political power of literature.

While most scholarship on rights of nature in the international context has focused on comparison of national legal developments, this book offers an original and in-depth analysis of the intersection between rights of nature and the foundational principles of international law. By doing so, it contributes a distinctive and relevant perspective to the academic literature on international legal theory and environmental governance.

Financial crime in the digital era has become more complex, sophisticated, and pervasive. With the increasing use of technology and digital platforms, criminals are exploiting new methods to commit fraud, money laundering, identity theft, and other financial crimes. Combating financial crime in the digital era requires a multifaceted approach involving technological innovations, regulatory measures, international collaboration, and the education of both consumers and financial institutions. As the landscape of financial crime evolves, the tools and strategies to combat it must adapt.

This book highlights the idea that combating financial crime in the digital era is a complex task that requires the use of cutting-edge technology, effective regulations, and collaborative efforts among governments, financial institutions, and consumers. While the digital landscape provides opportunities for criminals to exploit new vulnerabilities, this book also offers tools that, if used effectively, can help detect, prevent, and disrupt financial crimes. The key to success lies in staying ahead of criminals by continuously evolving strategies, strengthening systems, and fostering international cooperation to protect the integrity of global financial systems.

A unique and global perspective on the issues facing the beautiful game in today's complex world.

Soccer isn't just a sport anymore. It's a 24/7 obsession, a global business empire, a land of have and have-nots, a spectacle that most of the world is in love with. Yet, despite this obsession, most fans remain relatively unaware of the inner workings of the sport.

In The Beautiful Game? The Stories Shaping the Future of Soccer, Nicholas M. Watanabe poses thought-provoking questions about the state of soccer, blending storytelling with detailed investigations to uncover the hidden machinery behind the world's most popular sport. Each chapter focuses on a unique soccer topic that has important implications for the entire sport, ranging from the business of soccer and financial management-as seen through an examination of what led Messi to Miami-to player welfare-explored through a critical look at the knee injury crisis in women's soccer. Other issues include the Saudi World Cup, players competing in too many games, analytics, technology, American investors, and more.

The Beautiful Game? is a multifaceted view of modern soccer that promises to challenge, enlighten, and occasionally unsettle readers. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, Watanabe offers a fresh perspective on this truly global sport, revealing the complex ecosystem that underpins the beautiful game.

The book explores the links between fundamental rights and cultural identity in the European legal order especially in the case law of the European Court of Human Rights. The book analyses the issues surrounding the relationship between cultural diversity and fundamental rights with special emphasis on cultural rights and their protection in the European legal order. The book addresses general fundamental rights questions such as universality and cultural relativism and the principles of equality and non-discrimination. Secondly, several cases are discussed in which human rights were invoked to protect cultural interests of minorities in the European Court of Human Rights. Individual and collective dimensions of fundamental rights are also taken into consideration. Also, the book explores the cases were human rights are invoked in order to protect individual from cultural practices which are considered harmful or against public order, public morals, public healthor the rights of others.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the case law of the ECHR on issues related to cultural identity and proposes a human rights framework for the management of cultural diversity in multi-cultural societies based on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights.

This book examines, from a contemporary perspective, one of the most influential document in Anabaptist tradition: the Schleitheim Confession. Van Hoogstraten develops seven constructive readings of the Confession's articles, each of which discuss practices to shape the church community.

Written in the wake of defeat at the Peasants' rising in 1527, the Confession represents the attempt by radical reformers to outline collective, nurturing practices in the wake of external catastrophe. Van Hoogstraten sets loose a lively conversation with this text that illuminates a sense of life and togetherness in trying times. In the of this hands sophisticated and interdisciplinary scholar, the Confession becomes a vital source for constructive theology and ethics in the Anabaptist tradition.

This fresh take on the Confession is sure to be of interest to Anabaptist theologians as well as students of the wider fields of political theology, Continental philosophy and ecclesiology.

In an era of rapidly shifting socioeconomic landscapes and mounting climate challenges, understanding and improving the welfare of pastoralist societies in Africa's fragile drylands is more critical than ever. This book offers an evidence-based contribution to that effort. Drawing on two decades of research and repeated household surveys in the Borana region of southern Ethiopia, the study explores the major challenges faced by peripheral pastoralist communities amid environmental change and socioeconomic transition. Using both quantitative and qualitative data from seven systematically selected sites, the book builds a robust panel dataset collected over three survey rounds since 2002, with detailed analyses based on the most recent 2012 and 2021 surveys. The core objective is to empirically trace long-term trends in pastoral well-being-allowing the data to speak for itself. Beyond academic discourse, this work serves as a practical resource for policy analysis and development programming, offering insights for students, researchers, planners, and aid practitioners committed to sustainable development in Africa's pastoral peripheries. The book is organized into two parts: Part One provides a conceptual foundation and reviews key debates on pastoralism and development. Part Two presents empirical analyses on household economies, climate adaptation, poverty and vulnerability, food security, and resilience to shocks.

This book explores the dynamic interplay between deep tech and digital entrepreneurship. Using Brazil as the setting, it shows how scientific discoveries and emerging digital opportunities translate into innovation to address societal grand challenges within Brazil's unique context. The authors examine the challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies of deep-tech and digital startups operating across transformative industries and ecosystems. The first part of the book focuses on the microfoundations, frameworks, and models that shape the success of deep tech ventures, including their capacity to adapt to uncertainty, build innovation readiness, and achieve commercial viability. The second part turns to digital startups and emphasizes their scalability, internationalization, and the essential role of entrepreneurial ecosystems. The book offers practical insights and actionable solutions for entrepreneurs, managers, and policymakers. The book provides a roadmap for entrepreneurs to navigate and harness the disruptive potential of deep tech and digital entrepreneurship in emerging markets and beyond by combining three major concepts: deep tech, digital, and disruptive enterprises.

This book offers a theoretical and practical overview of forensic accounting and its diverse roles within today's complex and evolving business environment. It begins by educating readers on the fundamentals of forensic accounting, focusing on its roles, the strengths and weaknesses of the field, as well as certification and professional opportunities available. This chapter aims to assist students, academics, and regulators in understanding the core concepts of forensic accounting. In subsequent chapters, the book illustrates the role of forensic accountants in detecting fraud and financial corruption, providing legal support in financial cases, business valuation, and preventing electronic financial crimes. This book aims to offers valuable insights and foundational knowledge to a diverse audience. It is designed to assist students in building a strong understanding of the field, support academics in teaching and research, and help regulators grasp the critical aspects necessary for effective oversight. Through the exploration of key principles, methodologies, and real-world applications, this book seeks to equip readers with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of forensic accounting.

This volume critically and constructively examines Jeremiah Wright Jr.'s life and legacy, focusing on his patriotic promotion of inclusion within the church and society.
The mainstream media disrespectfully reduced Wright to a viral soundbite. The condemnation of Wright and the devaluing of his name and contributions testify to how black liberation theology and black prophetic witness and activism have been misunderstood by Christians in the United States across racial lines. The contributors offer a nuanced discussion of Wright's sermons, ministry, and legacy. By revisiting Wright's controversial sermons in the context of racial injustices during the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump, we contend that Wright exemplified a commitment to prophetic patriotism and courageously spoke the truth about national sins despite the costs. Prophetic patriotism has been and remains necessary to inspire America to strive to fulfill its noble democratic ideals.

This book explores the life and legacy of Francis Bacon, tracing how his vision of mastering nature through knowledge influenced centuries of scientific and technological progress. Using scattered writings as a foundation, the author reconstructs the so-called Baconian Program and traces its evolution through the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution, ultimately reaching its zenith in the 20th century.

Although Bacon's ideas were extraordinarily successful, they also had unintended consequences that now challenge their original foundations. As the Baconian epoch comes to a close, the book reflects on the uncertainties of our time and explores emerging paradigms that could lead humanity into a post-Baconian future. This book will appeal to scholars, researchers, and students interested in the development of science and innovation studies, as well as anyone seeking to understand the historical roots and future implications of knowledge-driven progress.

Der Workshop ?Ziviler Ungehorsam im demokratischen Verfassungsstaat“ auf der Welttagung der Internationalen Vereinigung fuer Rechts- und Sozialphilosophie in Seoul 2024 bietet eine aktuelle und systematische Standortbestimmung zu einem der umstrittensten Themen moderner Demokratie. Aus rechtsphilosophischer, rechtsvergleichender und dogmatischer Perspektive analysieren fuehrende Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler das Spannungsfeld zwischen Demokratie, Rechtsstaatlichkeit, Legalitaet und Legitimitaet.

Die Autorinnen und Autoren diskutieren Grundlagen, Bedingungen und Grenzen Zivilen Ungehorsams, beleuchten das Verhaeltnis zu Widerstandsrechten und nehmen unterschiedliche nationale Rechtsordnungen ? darunter Korea und die Schweiz ? in den Blick. In den hier versammelten Texten werden darueber hinaus auch neue Phaenomene wie etwa Ziviler Ungehorsam ?von oben“ in populistischen Kontexten beleuchtet. Die Beitraege bereichern die wissenschaftliche Debatte und liefern Impulse fuer die rechtspolitische Diskussion.

This book explores the synergy between artificial intelligence and medtech, offering a roadmap toward achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. These technologies are part of a wave of innovation transforming how we learn, work, communicate, and live, from self-driving cars to AI-designed drugs and quantum computing. Yet most advances remain concentrated in high-income countries, leaving many low-income nations struggling to keep up.

I examine the social, political, and economic factors limiting development, highlight successful strategies, and explore AI and biotechnologies. Through case studies, the book shows how these tools can improve healthcare access, promote sustainable agriculture, and tackle other global challenges while considering ethical implications. By focusing on solutions accessible to low-income countries, it offers insights for innovators in middle- and high-income nations launching ventures with limited resources.

Future trends rely on interdisciplinary approaches integrating economy, sociology, and technology, recognizing that climate change, new health challenges, demographic shifts, and technologies are reshaping societies worldwide. Developing and advanced economies are deeply interconnected, making this broader perspective essential.

This book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students of international development and public health, as well as those working in development, humanitarian initiatives, or innovation-focused startups and companies targeting low-resource environments.

This book investigates the sociological legitimacy of Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP), a key institution in the 2016 Peace Agreement with the FARC-EP. While legally established, the JEP's legitimacy has been contested by political actors, victims, and former supporters. The author argues that legitimacy should be understood sociologically-as the public's belief in the institution's right to make judicial decisions. Drawing on literature about high courts, the book identifies five key factors affecting legitimacy: diffuse support, specific support, obedience, salience, and institutional age. It proposes a method to operationalise these factors and applies it to the JEP using 43 elite interviews, fieldwork, surveys, and media analysis. The findings suggest the JEP has medium legitimacy, with potential to improve or decline depending on how it addresses delays, victim satisfaction, and public understanding. This is the first study to offer a comprehensive framework for assessing transitional justice legitimacy, making it a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and international actors. The book also contributes to global debates on mixed justice systems and peacebuilding, offering lessons for future transitional justice mechanisms. Its timely publication aims to inform reforms before the JEP's mandate to indict human rights violations ends in 2028.

This interdisciplinary volume explores how graphic narratives engage with urgent global issues-ranging from identity, trauma, and health to racial injustice, reproductive rights, disability, and ecological awareness. Featuring contributions from the U.S., Brazil, India, Canada, and Europe, the book highlights comics as powerful tools for storytelling, healing, and activism. It offers a globally relevant, intersectional perspective across fields such as graphic medicine, gender studies, disability studies, and environmental humanities. Organized into four thematic sections, the volume demonstrates how visual storytelling can challenge dominant narratives and foster empathy. With chapters analyzing Brazilian racial justice comics, American graphic medicine, and Indian ecological storytelling, the book is essential for scholars, students, educators, artists, and activists in Comics Studies, Cultural Studies, and Visual Arts. It invites readers to explore the transformative potential of comics in both academic and creative contexts.

This open access volume provides an absorbing analysis of the multifaceted mission that gave rise to the Turkish Protestant movement. James Bultema identifies and investigates four central factors that have contributed to the movement's development: religious freedom, missionary activity, interdependent choice, and plausibility structures. He explores the complex interplay of these factors, drawing upon an array of qualitative interviews and historical studies to decipher the movement's first 55 years.

By means of hermeneutics and abductive reasoning, Bultema teases out his argument that imperfect but sufficient religious freedom created a fertile foundation for the growth of mostly tiny Turkish Protestant churches that were countercultural and vulnerable, but also vitally interconnected. His work contributes an intriguing case study on the complicated give-and-take of Christian mission and religious freedom in a Muslim-majority context, an original framework of interrelating conceptual constructs, and a most extensive mission history of the Turkish Protestant movement.

Students of Turkey and mission and scholars of religious studies, missiology, and modern Christianity, be sure to engage with a rewarding reading of Free Enough to Grow: The Turkish Protestant Movement, 1961-2016-winner of the Science Award on Religious Freedom 2026 from the Freie Theologische Hochschule (FTH) Giessen.

This book develops a new framework for explaining how political parties survive severe crises in Latin America. Challenging accounts that equate survival with electoral recovery, it argues that endurance emerges from elite incentives shaped by territorial depth, organizational routines, and shifting strategic opportunities. The analysis centers on Argentina's Radical Civic Union, showing how subnational structures and legislative footholds anchored elites after national collapse and enabled a gradual adaptation toward coalition-based relevance, culminating in the successful Cambiemos alliance in 2015. Comparative cases from Venezuela, Peru, and Costa Rica reveal why parties with similar histories failed to adapt. The concluding chapter applies the framework to Argentina's contemporary realignment under Javier Milei, demonstrating how outsider disruption once again pushes the UCR toward strategies rooted in its organizational inheritance. Across these chapters, the book offers a theory of party survival that explains not only why some parties endure without national recovery, but also how they reinvent their political purpose in fragmented political systems.

This book offers a critical examination of industrial policy, economic transformation, and sustainable development across Southeast Asia. It explores the evolution of industrial upgrading strategies in the region, distinguishing between passive and active industrial policies, and assessing their alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (clean and affordable energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Through country-specific analyses, the book examines the integration of digitalization, climate resilience, and smart technologies into industrial and agricultural sectors. It highlights the uneven progress among ASEAN economies-from Singapore's high-value industrial structure to Timor-Leste's early-stage development-while addressing challenges in science, technology, and innovation (STI) infrastructure. With a focus on policy, innovation, and environmental and social governance, it is an essential read for researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners seeking to understand Southeast Asia's industrial transformation and its implications for sustainable development.

This book is about psychiatric nursing in Bangladesh. Bangladesh, a densely populated South Asian nation with around 170 million people, has recently transitioned to a lower-middle-income country, yet it faces a significant dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. There is an extreme shortage of nurses in Bangladesh where currently (as of February 2023) 77,838 registered nurses are available. As per a cautious projection, the demand for nurses will be 483,000 in 2030. The latest estimate revealed that there are 0.43 psychiatric nurses for every 100,000 patients. Currently, no textbook is available in Bangladesh specifically focused on psychiatric nursing, despite the country's urgent need for mental health education. This book would provide basic insights and culturally relevant skills to help bridge the health services in the country. Offering localized content, practical case studies, and context-specific interventions will equip the next generation of nurses to better serve the mental health needs of Bangladeshi communities. There is no similar book in the market on psychiatric nursing in Bangladesh. Hence this will be the first book of its kind according to the curriculum of BSc Nursing in Bangladesh.