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Rural Sustainability : A Complex Systems Approach to Policy Analysis
This volume applies the science of complexity to study coupled human-environment systems (CHES) and integrates ideas from the social sciences of climate change into a study of rural development amid flooding and urbanization in the Poyang Lake Region (PLR) of China.Author Qing Tian operationalizes the concept of sustainability and provides useful scientific analyses for sustainable development in less developed rural areas that are vulnerable to climatic hazards. The book uses a new sustainability framework that is centered on the concept of well-being to study rural development in PLR.The PLR study includes three major analyses: (1) a regional assessment of human well-being; (2) an empirical analysis of rural livelihoods; and (3) an agent-based computer model used to explore future rural development.These analyses provide a meaningful view of human development in the Poyang Lake Region and illustrate some of the complex local- and macro-level processes that shape the livelihoods of rural households in the dynamic process of urbanization.They generate useful insights about how government policy might effectively improve the well-being of rural households and promote sustainable development amid social, economic, and environmental changes. This case study has broader implications. Rural populations in the developing world are disproportionally affected by extreme climate events and climate change.Furthermore, the livelihoods of rural households in the developing world are increasingly under the influences of macro-level forces amid urbanization and globalization.This case study demonstrates that rural development policies must consider broader development dynamics at the national (and even global) level, as well as specific local social and environmental contexts.By treating climate as one of many factors that affect development in such places, we can provide policy recommendations that synergistically promotedevelopment and reduce climatic impacts and therefore facilitate mainstreaming climate adaptation into development.
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Dynamic Sustainability : Implications for Policy, Markets and National Security
This book provides new insights into the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences for the American economy, legacy industries, global multinational corporations, and financial institutions having pledged to transition to a net-zero carbon economy.It places specific emphasis on 'systems analysis', as well as the unprecedented pace needed for our sustainability transition.It examines the implications of organizations purchasing voluntary carbon credits which are not regulated, insured, and often not scientifically validated.It scrutinises how financial markets are driving corporate sustainability while at the same time conservative policymakers seek to ban Environmental Social Governance investments.Golden discusses national security as well as the growing rural-urban divide, seemingly widened by major automotive manufacturers looking to move towards zero-emission electric vehicles.Using empirical evidence to chart the effect of our sustainability transition on the government, the military, and corporations, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, graduate students, policymakers, and industry professionals.
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Sustainability and Urban Quality of Life : Research, Policy and Practice
This book conceptualizes and synthesizes worldwide research on the quality of urban life.It looks at quality of life within urban cities analysing amenities, infrastructure and assets while also bringing in the discourse around scarcity, disparity, accessibility, sustainability, equity, and well-being. Organized into four major parts, the book reflects on the interconnections between theories and practice and through a multi-disciplinary approach focuses on the aspects of urban environment and planning that makes cities inclusive, safe, resilient, smart, and sustainable.This book highlights the enormous strain on urban areas due to severe scarcity of civic systems and provides an in-depth look into urban concerns and pressing challenges from a global perspective, as well as many planning approaches to solving these problems. This book will be useful to students, researchers and teachers working in the field of urban studies, remote sensing and GIS, planning and sustainability, sustainable development, urban geography, development geography and population geography.This book would also be an invaluable companion to thought leaders, policy makers and industry and other professionals working in the field of urban planning and human development.
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Natural Capital and Climate Smart Agriculture : Measuring Progress towards Sustainability and Policy Making in India
India is the fastest growing and world’s third largest economy in terms of GDP in PPP terms.Sustainable development of India will ensure the welfare of the inhabitants of this most populated country.This book assesses trends of natural capital and areas of improvement through climate resilient agricultural adaptation in India. The book looks at how agricultural sector can become more climate resilient to ensure food security and human capital development.It also suggests a policy framework toward climate resilient agricultural development.It outlines determinants of climate smart agricultural practices and their impact on agricultural yield, biodiversity, and food security and as well as outreach activities for wider collaboration from around the world. This book will interest those who are researching on accounting natural capital impacts of climate resilient agriculture and 2030 SDGs.
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What is the difference between organic and eco-friendly products?
Organic products are made from ingredients that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and are often certified by a regulatory body. Eco-friendly products, on the other hand, are designed to have minimal impact on the environment throughout their entire lifecycle, from production to disposal. While organic products focus on the natural ingredients used, eco-friendly products consider the overall environmental impact of the product. In essence, organic products focus on the ingredients, while eco-friendly products focus on the entire product lifecycle.
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Why is the one-child policy an ethical borderline situation?
The one-child policy implemented in China was an ethical borderline situation because it involved the government imposing strict limits on the number of children a family could have, which infringed on individuals' reproductive rights. The policy also led to forced abortions, sterilizations, and other human rights abuses, raising serious ethical concerns about the government's interference in personal decisions. Additionally, the policy resulted in a gender imbalance and an aging population, which had significant social and economic implications. Overall, the one-child policy raised ethical questions about the balance between population control and individual freedoms, as well as the potential long-term consequences of such drastic measures.
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What is the difference between process policy, structural policy, and order policy?
Process policy refers to the rules and procedures that govern how decisions are made and implemented within an organization. Structural policy, on the other hand, pertains to the framework and organization of the institution, including its hierarchy, departments, and reporting structure. Order policy focuses on the sequence and prioritization of tasks and activities within the organization, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently and effectively. Each type of policy plays a crucial role in shaping the overall functioning and success of an organization.
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What is the difference between process policy, structural policy, and regulatory policy?
Process policy refers to the rules and procedures that govern how tasks are carried out within an organization. Structural policy pertains to the overall design and organization of an institution, including its hierarchy, reporting relationships, and division of responsibilities. Regulatory policy, on the other hand, involves the establishment and enforcement of rules and standards by a governing body to ensure compliance and protect the public interest. Each type of policy serves a distinct purpose in guiding behavior and decision-making within an organization or society.
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Artificial Intelligence in Brain and Mental Health: Philosophical, Ethical & Policy Issues
This volume provides an interdisciplinary collection of essays from leaders in various fields addressing the current and future challenges arising from the implementation of AI in brain and mental health.Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform health care and improve biomedical research.While the potential of AI in brain and mental health is tremendous, its ethical, regulatory and social impacts have not been assessed in a comprehensive and systemic way. The volume is structured according to three main sections, each of them focusing on different types of AI technologies.Part 1, Big Data and Automated Learning: Scientific and Ethical Considerations, specifically addresses issues arising from the use of AI software, especially machine learning, in the clinical context or for therapeutic applications.Part 2, AI for Digital Mental Health and Assistive Robotics: Philosophical and Regulatory Challenges, examines philosophical, ethical and regulatory issues arising from the use of an array of technologies beyond the clinical context.In the final section of the volume, Part 3 entitled AI in Neuroscience and Neurotechnology: Ethical, Social and Policy Issues, contributions examine some of the implications of AI in neuroscience and neurotechnology and the regulatory gaps or ambiguities that could potentially hamper the responsible development and implementation of AI solutions in brain and mental health.In light of its comprehensiveness and multi-disciplinary character, this book marks an important milestone in the public understanding of the ethics of AI in brain and mental health and provides a useful resource for any future investigation in this crucial and rapidly evolving area of AI application. The book is of interest to a wide audience in neuroethics, robotics, computer science, neuroscience, psychiatry and mental health.
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Cosmopolitan Norms and European Values : Ethical Perspectives on Europe's Refugee Policy
This volume offers a systematic philosophical analysis of the normative challenges facing European refugee policy, focusing on whether the response to it can be based on European values.By considering the refugee policy through the lens of European values, cosmopolitan norms and universal human rights, the contributions expose the weaknesses and limitations of existing regulations and make proposals on how to improve them. The EU is often seen as a cosmopolitan project. Europe is supposed to be a community of states that aspires to be guided by cosmopolitan norms.However, the idea of a cosmopolitan Europe has never been unanimously shared, and in recent years, it has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly with regard to the EU’s refugee policy.The guiding idea of this book is that a deeper philosophical understanding of the normative issues at stake can foster greater conceptual clarity and enrich political debates on the future of European refugee policy.The first part of the book revolves around the question of whether the rise in refugee numbers over the past decade has led to a crisis in the EU and, if so, how this crisis relates to or impacts European values.The second part traces the history of the discourse on “European values” and examines from a philosophical perspective how we can plausibly understand these values in terms of their moral grammar, their normative content and their implications for the behaviour of the EU and its member states.Finally, the third part puts forth recommendations for a feasible and normatively more compelling European refugee policy based on human rights, human dignity, justice and democratic self-determination as the decisive normative requirements. Cosmopolitan Norms and European Values: Ethical Perspectives on Europe’s Refugee Policy will be of interest to researchers and advanced students working in ethics, political philosophy, political science, social sciences and law. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
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The Struggle for Social Sustainability : Moral Conflicts in Global Social Policy
The ongoing social crises and moral conflicts evident in global social policy debates are addressed in this timely volume. Leading interdisciplinary scholars focus on the ‘social’ of social policy, which is increasingly conceived in a globalised form, as new international agreements and global goals engender social struggles.They tackle pressing ‘social questions’, many of which have been exacerbated by COVID-19, including growing inequality, changing world population, ageing societies, migration and intersectional disadvantage. This ground-breaking volume critically engages with contested conceptions of the social which are increasingly deployed by international institutions and policy makers.Focusing on social sustainability, social cohesion, social justice, social wellbeing and social progress this text is even more crucial as policy makers look to accelerate socially sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.
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The Struggle for Social Sustainability : Moral Conflicts in Global Social Policy
The ongoing social crises and moral conflicts evident in global social policy debates are addressed in this timely volume. Leading interdisciplinary scholars focus on the ‘social’ of social policy, which is increasingly conceived in a globalised form, as new international agreements and global goals engender social struggles.They tackle pressing ‘social questions’, many of which have been exacerbated by COVID-19, including growing inequality, changing world population, ageing societies, migration and intersectional disadvantage. This ground-breaking volume critically engages with contested conceptions of the social which are increasingly deployed by international institutions and policy makers.Focusing on social sustainability, social cohesion, social justice, social wellbeing and social progress this text is even more crucial as policy makers look to accelerate socially sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.
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What is the difference between process policy and order policy?
Process policy refers to the set of rules and guidelines that dictate how a task or activity should be carried out within an organization. It focuses on the steps and procedures that need to be followed to achieve a specific outcome. On the other hand, order policy refers to the rules and regulations that govern the sequence or priority in which tasks or activities should be completed. It determines the hierarchy or ranking of tasks based on their importance or urgency. In essence, process policy deals with how tasks are done, while order policy deals with when tasks are done.
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What is the difference between regional policy and cohesion policy?
Regional policy focuses on addressing economic disparities and promoting development within specific regions, while cohesion policy aims to reduce disparities and promote harmonious development across all regions within the European Union. Regional policy is more focused on specific geographic areas, while cohesion policy has a broader scope and aims to promote overall economic and social cohesion within the EU. Both policies work together to support sustainable development and reduce inequalities among regions.
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What is the difference between domestic policy and foreign policy?
Domestic policy refers to the decisions, laws, and actions that a government takes within its own borders to address issues such as healthcare, education, and the economy. On the other hand, foreign policy involves a government's strategies and actions in dealing with other countries, including diplomacy, trade, and military intervention. While domestic policy focuses on internal matters, foreign policy is concerned with external relations and international affairs. Both types of policy are crucial for a government to effectively govern and represent its interests at home and abroad.
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What is the difference between refugee policy and asylum policy?
Refugee policy and asylum policy both deal with the protection and support of individuals fleeing persecution or conflict, but they differ in their scope and focus. Refugee policy typically refers to the laws and regulations governing the admission, resettlement, and rights of individuals recognized as refugees by international or national authorities. Asylum policy, on the other hand, specifically pertains to the process and criteria for granting asylum to individuals who are seeking protection within a particular country's borders. While refugee policy addresses the broader framework for addressing refugee situations, asylum policy focuses on the specific procedures and rights for individuals seeking refuge within a particular country.
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