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Free Download The Changing Face of Motherhood in Spain : The Social Construction of Maternity in the Works of Lucía Etxebarria By Catherine Bourland Ross
2015 | 169 Pages | ISBN: 1611487277 | EPUB | 1 MB
This book investigates the perceptions of motherhood in Spanish author Lucía Etxebarria's fiction and offers views of the importance of motherhood in society. Traditional expectations for women as mothers persist despite the fact that they no longer match Spain's cultural and economic reality. These issues of gender equality and societal perceptions stand out in the novels and screenplays of Etxebarria. Her work at times resists and at times affirms patriarchal constructs associated with traditional Spanish motherhood, and ultimately, I argue, enacts the very complexity of contemporary Spanish motherhood ideals. By showing the tension between the past constructs of the mother and the possible future outcomes of gender equality, Etxebarria's works navigate the complexity between past and future, illuminating the current and future uncertainties and the ambivalent nature of change. Each chapter views motherhood from a different perspective and focuses on particular works of Etxebarria. Through the depiction of a variety of mother characters, these different perspectives, as showcased in Etxebarria's narratives, together compose an understanding of Spanish maternal identity.

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Free Download Marianne Hundt, "The Changing English Language: Psycholinguistic Perspectives "
English | ISBN: 1107086868 | 2017 | 428 pages | PDF | 6 MB
Bringing together experts from both historical linguistics and psychology, this volume addresses core factors in language change from the perspectives of both fields. It explores the potential (and limitations) of such an interdisciplinary approach, covering the following factors: frequency, salience, chunking, priming, analogy, ambiguity and acquisition. Easily accessible, the book features chapters by psycholinguists presenting cutting edge research on core factors and processes and develops a model of how this may be involved in language change. Each chapter is complemented with one or several case study in the history of the English language in which the psycholinguistic factor in question may be argued to have played a decisive role. Thus, for the first time, a single volume provides a platform for an integrated exchange between psycholinguistics and historical linguistics on the question of how language changes over time.

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Free Download The Challenges of Mandating School Uniforms in the Public Schools : Free Speech, Research, and Policy By Todd A. DeMitchell; Richard Fossey
2015 | 168 Pages | ISBN: 1475809336 | EPUB | 1 MB
School uniform polices, often associated with private schools, are increasingly being adopted in public schools; but not without controversy. The often asserted reasons for mandating uniforms include improved student behavior, better attendance, less competition over clothing, and improved student learning because students would not be distracted by who was wearing what and could focus on their studies. Wishful thinking or empirically tested hypotheses? However, opponents assert that a mandated uniform seeks to homogenize the students, violates their free speech rights, and does not solve the problems the policy is intended to remedy. The Challenges of Mandating School Uniforms in the Public Schools: Free Speech, Research, and Policy explores the policy rationale, the constitutional rights of students, and the research on the impact of school uniforms. Educators, parents, and policymakers will find this book and its companion, Student Dress Codes and the First Amendment: Legal Challenges and Policy Issues, a must read when considering student attire issues.

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Free Download The Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for Law in Europe
English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031868129 | 322 Pages | PDF (True) | 6 MB
From the landmark AI Act to data protection and data governance frameworks, this meticulously curated collection offers unprecedented insights into (1) the delicate balance between the public and private benefits of AI, and the public and private risks it poses; (2) the regulatory policy and regulatory strategy influencing European law-making; (3) the role of ethics and human rights in regulating AI in Europe; (4) the real-world implications of evolving European AI regulation; and (5) future challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Free Download The Celtic World (Routledge Worlds) by Miranda Green
English | April 27, 1995 | ISBN: 0415057647 | 864 pages | MOBI | 120 Mb
The Celtic World is a detailed and comprehensive study of the Celts from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. The strength of this volume lies in its breadth - it looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life, art, religion and myth, trade and industry, political organisations, society and technology. The Celtic World draws together material from all over pagan Celtic Europe and includes contributions from British, European and American scholars. Much of the material is new research which is previously unpublished.

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Free Download The Carbon Emission Liability Mechanism: A New Solution for Global Carbon Neutrality
English | 2025 | ISBN: 9819636116 | 543 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 19 MB
This open access book presents a novel Carbon Emission Liability Mechanism (CELM) and an integrated global Carbon Pricing Mechanism, based on a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of economic theory related to global climate change and the practice of carbon pricing instruments over the past 30 years. It further outlines a top-level design and implementation blueprint global based on CELM to achieve global carbon neutrality.

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Free Download The Captive's Position : Female Narrative, Male Identity, and Royal Authority in Colonial New England By Teresa A. Toulouse
2006 | 234 Pages | ISBN: 081223958X | EPUB | 1 MB
Why do narratives of Indian captivity emerge in New England between 1682 and 1707 and why are these texts, so centrally concerned with women's experience, supported and even written by a powerful group of Puritan ministers? In The Captive's Position, Teresa Toulouse argues for a new interpretation of the captivity narrative--one that takes into account the profound shifts in political and social authority and legitimacy that occurred in New England at the end of the seventeenth century. While North American narratives of Indian captivity had been written before this period by French priests and other European adventurers, those stories had focused largely on Catholic conversions and martyrdoms or male strategies for survival among the Indians. In contrast, the New England texts represented a colonial Protestant woman who was separated brutally from her family but who demonstrated qualities of religious acceptance, humility, and obedience until she was eventually returned to her own community. Toulouse explores how the female captive's position came to resonate so powerfully for traditional male elites in the second and third generation of the Massachusetts colony. Threatened by ongoing wars with Indians and French as well as by a range of royal English interventions in New England political and cultural life, figures such as Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, and John Williams perceived themselves to be equally challenged by religious and social conflicts within New England. By responding to and employing popular representations of female captivity, they were enabled to express their ambivalence toward the world of their fathers and toward imperial expansion and thereby to negotiate their own complicated sense of personal and cultural identity. Examining the captivity narratives of Mary Rowlandson, Hannah Dustan, Hannah Swarton, and John Williams (who comes to stand in for the female captive), Toulouse asserts the need to read these gendered texts as cultural products that variably engage, shape, and confound colonial attitudes toward both Europe and the local scene in Massachusetts. In doing so, The Captive's Position offers a new story of the rise and breakdown of orthodox Puritan captivities and a meditation on the relationship between dreams of authority and historical change.

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Free Download The Cambridge Global Handbook of Financial Infrastructure
English | 2025 | ISBN: 1009428136 | 421 Pages | PDF | 7 MB
Financial infrastructures are the lifeblood of political economies and are consistently considered critical by governments. They encapsulate socio-technical processes; not merely cables and computer servers, but the relationship of those in finance to these and other physical objects. The Cambridge Global Handbook of Financial Infrastructure consolidates the study of financial infrastructures by bridging political economy, humanities, sociology and science and technology studies. It delves into the core questions of modern finance, from the effect of digitalization on financial functions to the intricate web of global power dynamics. Drawing together interdisciplinary research, it explores the nuances of inclusivity and exclusivity within financial systems, shedding light on historical inequalities and colonial legacies. Including fresh insights, compelling case studies, and conceptual advances, this essential volume offers invaluable perspectives for informing analysis of the past, present, future of finance, and shaping policy debates. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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Free Download The Cambridge Companion to Comics (Cambridge Companions to Literature) by Maaheen Ahmed
English | November 2, 2023 | ISBN: 100925569X | 410 pages | PDF | 25 Mb
The Cambridge Companion to Comicspresents comics as a multifaceted prism, generating productive and insightful dialogues with the most salient issues concerning the humanities at large.This volume provides readers with the histories and theories necessary for studying comics. It consists of three sections:Formsmaps the most significant comics forms, including material formats and techniques.Readingsbrings together a selection of tools to equip readers with a critical understanding of comics. Usesexamines the roles accorded to comics in museums, galleries, and education. Chapters explore comics through several key aspects, including drawing, serialities, adaptation, transmedia storytelling, issues of stereotyping and representation, and the lives of comics in institutional and social settings.This volume emphasizes the relationship between comics and other media and modes of expression. It offers close readings of vital works, covering more than a century of comics production and extending across visual, literary and cultural disciplines.

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Free Download The COLA Playbook: Preparing for Cost of Living Changes (Savings & Retirement Planning) by Keith M Gilbert
English | April 7, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0F46M95L8 | 78 pages | EPUB | 0.38 Mb
A Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a critical financial adjustment that employers provide to employees to help offset the rising costs associated with living in high-expense areas. This allowance is especially relevant for individuals who may find their salaries insufficient to cover basic necessities due to inflation and increased prices. The essence of a COLA lies in its ability to ensure that employees maintain their purchasing power, which can significantly impact their overall quality of life. Understanding the definition and implications of COLA is essential, especially for those navigating today's fluctuating economic landscape.

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