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 Cooperation in Chinese Communities: Morality and Practice (LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology) by Charles Stafford, Ellen R. Judd English | Dec 13, 2018 | ISBN: 1350077194, 1350077186 | 302 pages | PDF | 17 MB When humans cooperate, what are the social and psychological mechanisms that enable them to do so successfully? Is cooperativeness something natural for humans, built in to our species over the course of evolution, or rather something that depends on cultural learning and social interaction? This book addresses these central questions concerning human nature and the nature of cooperation. The editors present a wide range of vivid anthropological case-studies focused on everyday cooperation in Chinese communities, for example, between children in Nanjing playing a ballgame; parents in Edinburgh organising a community school; villagers in Yunnan dealing with "common pool" resource problems; and families in Kinmen in Taiwan worshipping their dead together. On the one hand, these case studies illustrate some uniquely Chinese cultural factors, such as those related to kinship ideals and institutions that shape the experience and practice of cooperation. They also illustrate, on the other hand, how China's recent history, not least the rise and fall of collectivism in various forms, continues to shape the experience of cooperation for ordinary people in China today. Finally, they show that in spite of the cultural and historical particularity of Chinese cooperation, it does share some underlying features that would be familiar to people coming from radically different backgrounds.  Contingent Computation: Abstraction, Experience, and Indeterminacy in Computational Aesthetics (Media Philosophy) by M. Beatrice Fazi English | Sep 15, 2018 | ISBN: 1786606089, 1538147068 | 248 pages | PDF + EPUB | 3 + 1 MB In Contingent Computation, M. Beatrice Fazi offers a new theoretical perspective through which we can engage philosophically with computing. The book proves that aesthetics is a viable mode of investigating contemporary computational systems. It does so by advancing an original conception of computational aesthetics that does not just concern art made by or with computers, but rather the modes of being and becoming of computational processes. Contingent Computation mobilises the philosophies of Gilles Deleuze and Alfred North Whitehead in order to address aesthetics as an ontological study of the generative potential of reality. Through a novel philosophical reading of Gödel's incompleteness theorems and of Turing's notion of incomputability, Fazi finds this potential at the formal heart of computational systems, and argues that computation is a process of determining indeterminacy. This indeterminacy, which is central to computational systems, does not contradict their functionality. Instead, it drives their very operation, albeit in a manner that might not always fit with the instrumental, representational and cognitivist purposes that we have assigned to computing.  Connect Instantly: 60 Seconds to Likability, Meaningful Connections, and Hitting It Off With Anyone by Patrick King English | Apr 19, 2017 | ISBN: 1545475687, 1647432022 | 168 pages | azw3 | 0,3 MB Create a bulletproof first impression and turn strangers into lasting relationships. Beat surface level small talk and truly connect.  Confucius and the Modern World by Lai Chen English | Dec 3, 2018 | ISBN: 113857676X, 0367582449 | 208 pages | PDF | 1,3 MB This book represents the cutting edge of theoretical works on Confucianism. Starting from Confucianism's comeback in modern China and ending with the proposal of the new philosophical concept of "multiple universality" in the face of the world culture, the author conducts an in-depth analysis and discussion of many facets of the relationship between Confucianism, Confucian traditions and the modern world culture.  Conflicting Identities: Travails of Regionalism in Asia by Rabindra Sen, Anindya Jyoti Majumdar English | Jun 25, 2019 | ISBN: 0367354764 | 272 pages | PDF | 3 MB In the era of globalization, regionalism aims at a practical compromise between global governance and national aspirations. Attempts have been made by states, in varying degrees, to advance cooperation towards mutual benefit in different parts of the world. However, the very process of regional cooperation in a defined geographical area adopts unique ways and special characters to accommodate the particularities of the region and does not lead to similar consequences when compared with the processes in motion in other areas. This volume is the culmination of the brainstorming exercise of a National Seminar on 'Asian Regionalism in the Twenty First Century' at the Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. The task is to fulfil two main objectives: to join the debate on the efficacy of regionalism today and make a meaningful contribution to an understanding of the subject; and also to suggest ways of tiding over the problems faced by the countries in various regions or sub-regions of the Asian continent in their attempts to advance towards the goal of regional cooperation and integration.  Pradip Dey, "Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C Ed 2" English | ISBN: 0198084560 | 2013 | 512 pages | PDF | 17 MB [center]  Co-produced Economies: Capital, Collaboration, Competition by Ray Hudson English | Feb 21, 2019 | ISBN: 113881962X, 0367661268 | 258 pages | PDF | 4 MB In common with most other advanced capitalist economies of the Global North, the UK has experienced a decline in the manufacturing industry and an increase in the service sector in recent decades. At the same time, there has been a substantial manufacturing growth in a number of countries in the Global South, especially China and India. Why have these changes occurred? What have been their economic and ecological consequences? How can we best understand the way the contemporary economy functions?  Classifying Fashion, Fashioning Class by Katherine Appleford English | Oct 15, 2020 | ISBN: 0415784123 | 222 pages | PDF | 2 MB Drawing together theoretical ideas from across the social sciences, Classifying Fashion, Fashioning Class examines how the fashion-class association has developed and, using the experiences of middle-and-working class British women, demonstrates how this relationship operates today.  Classical Five-Element Acupuncture: The Five Elements and the Officials By J.R. Worsley 1998 | 207 Pages | ISBN: 0788194526 | PDF | 13 MB Describing the principles of Five-Element Acupuncture. Volume Three is about the Elements, in nature and the Officials, which bear the names of the organs of the body.  Classical Feng Shui for Romance, Sex & Relationships: Design Your Living Space for Love, Harmony & Prosperity By Denise Liotta Dennis 2015 | 336 Pages | ISBN: 0738741884 | PDF | 2 MB Harness the ancient power and wisdom of Classical Feng Shui to enhance all of your relationships, from romantic pursuits to day-to-day interactions with friends, family, and coworkers. Explore real-life stories of men and women's struggles with love and relationships and how Feng Shui enabled them to overcome their obstacles. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, Master Denise Liotta Dennis provides you with step-by-step instructions on:The two most popular Feng Shui systems: Eight Mansions and Flying Stars How to heal your house of detrimental formations that will repel romance and cause negative relationships Never-before-seen insights on the Life-Gua Zodiac, which helps you assess personality matches Other closely held secrets used by Feng Shui masters, including a variety of period chartsClassical Feng Shui for Romance, Sex & Relationshipsis filled with effective methods for attracting love, prosperity, and even your soul mate. Use this comprehensive guide to improve not just the energy of your living space today, but also your happiness for many years to come. |
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