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Why aren't maglev trains mainstream? Whatever happened to graphene and carbon nanotubes? The book also looks at the unmet promises of some of the most exciting -- and hyped -- technologies in recen...

In response to the rise in chronic medical conditions--and the growing use of complementary and alternative therapies--among pediatric and adolescent patients, healthcare practitioners are taking a...

This book investigates the complexities of modern urban operations--a particularly difficult and costly method of fighting, and one that is on the rise. Contributors examine the lessons that emerge...

This book focuses on the Nordic countries through a European perspective and wishes to draw attention to their place in the new world order. The volume emphasizes the specificity of their cooperati...

A broad range of historically important actuarial topics are discussed such as the development of the blueprint for the actuarial management of with-profit business; historical developments in mort...

This book challenges commonplace assertions that the humanities are presently undergoing a severe crisis as a result of a longstanding decline. Rather than hearkening to the widespread, reactive ca...

This book provides a holistic and interdisciplinary focus on the legal regulation and policing of football violence and disorder in Britain. Anchored in ground-breaking ethnographic and participant...

This book provides a unique and succinct account of the history of health and fitness, responding to the growing recognition of physicians, policy makers and the general public that exercise is the...

The human brain, a marvel of complexity, can sometimes struggle with disorders that impact our lives. "A Magnetic Spark: The Therapeutic Potential of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)" explor...

Traditional narratives often paint Ming and Qing China as a time of absolute female oppression. "A One-Sided Narrative? Exploring the Oppression of Women in Ming and Qing China" challenges this vie...

Concepts, Practices, and Ethical challenges

"A Material Revolution: The Story of Plastic and Its Impact" presents a balanced perspective. It acknowledges the transformative power of plastic while hinting at the potential downsides of its wid...

To tackle the challenges of the road estimation task, many works employ a fusion of multiple sources. By that, a commonly made assumption is that the sources always are equally reliable. However, t...

"A Looming Shadow: The Threat of Drug-Resistant TB in South Africa" shines a light on the growing public health crisis of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa. This book goes beyond med...

This monograph focuses on the numerical methods needed in the context of developing a reliable simulation tool to promote the use of renewable energy. One very promising source of energy is the hea...