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Civil Society in Liberal Democracy

Civil Society in Liberal Democracy

In this contribution to contemporary political philosophy Jensen aims to develop a model of civil society for deliberative democracy. In the course of developing the model he also provides a thorough account of the meaning and use of civil society in contemporary scholarship as well as a critical review of rival models including those found in the work of scholars such as John Rawls Jurgen Habermas Michael Walzer Benjamin Barber and Nancy Rosenblum. Jensen's own ideal treats civil society as both the context in which citizens live out their comprehensive views of the good life as well as the context in which citizens learn to be good deliberative democrats. According to his idealization groups of citizens in civil society are actively engaged in a grand conversation about the nature of the good life. Their commitment to this conversation grounds dispositions of epistemic humility tolerance curiosity and moderation. Moreover their regard for the grand conversation explains their interest in deliberative democracy and their regard for democratic virtues principles and practices. Jensen is not a naive utopian however; he argues that this ideal must be realized in stages that it faces a variety of barriers and that it cannot be realized without luck. | Civil Society in Liberal Democracy

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Integrated Micro-Ring Photonics Principles and Applications as Slow Light Devices Soliton Generation and Optical Transmission

Integrated Micro-Ring Photonics Principles and Applications as Slow Light Devices Soliton Generation and Optical Transmission

Micro-ring resonators (MRRs) are employed to generate signals used for optical communication applications where they can be integrated in a single system. These structures are ideal candidates for very large-scale integrated (VLSI) photonic circuits since they provide a wide range of optical signal processing functions while being ultra-compact. Soliton pulses have sufficient stability for preservation of their shape and velocity. Technological progress in fields such as tunable narrow band laser systems multiple transmission and MRR systems constitute a base for the development of new transmission techniques. Controlling the speed of a light signal has many potential applications in fiber optic communication and quantum computing. The slow light effect has many important applications and is a key technology for all optical networks such as optical signal processing. Generation of slow light in MRRs is based on the nonlinear optical fibers. Slow light can be generated within the micro-ring devices which will be able to be used with the mobile telephone. Therefore the message can be kept encrypted via quantum cryptography. Thus perfect security in a mobile telephone network is plausible. This research study involves both numerical experiments and theoretical work based on MRRs for secured communication. | Integrated Micro-Ring Photonics Principles and Applications as Slow Light Devices Soliton Generation and Optical Transmission

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Introduction to Functional Equations

Introduction to Functional Equations

Introduction to Functional Equations grew out of a set of class notes from an introductory graduate level course at the University of Louisville. This introductory text communicates an elementary exposition of valued functional equations where the unknown functions take on real or complex values. In order to make the presentation as manageable as possible for students from a variety of disciplines the book chooses not to focus on functional equations where the unknown functions take on values on algebraic structures such as groups rings or fields. However each chapter includes sections highlighting various developments of the main equations treated in that chapter. For advanced students the book introduces functional equations in abstract domains like semigroups groups and Banach spaces. Functional equations covered include: Cauchy Functional Equations and Applications The Jensen Functional Equation Pexider's Functional Equation Quadratic Functional Equation D'Alembert Functional Equation Trigonometric Functional Equations Pompeiu Functional Equation Hosszu Functional Equation Davison Functional Equation Abel Functional Equation Mean Value Type Functional Equations Functional Equations for Distance Measures The innovation of solving functional equations lies in finding the right tricks for a particular equation. Accessible and rooted in current theory methods and research this book sharpens mathematical competency and prepares students of mathematics and engineering for further work in advanced functional equations.

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The Routledge Companion to Literature and Human Rights

The Routledge Companion to Literature and Human Rights

The Routledge Companion to Literature and Human Rights provides a comprehensive transnational and interdisciplinary map to this emerging field offering a broad overview of human rights and literature while providing innovative readings on key topics. The first of its kind this volume covers essential issues and themes necessarily crossing disciplines between the social sciences and humanities. Sections cover: subjects with pieces on subjectivity humanity identity gender universality the particular the body forms visiting the different ways human rights stories are crafted and formed via the literary the visual the performative and the oral contexts tracing the development of the literature over time and in relation to specific regions and historical events impacts considering the power and limits of human rights literature rhetoric and visual culture Drawn from many different global contexts the essays offer an ideal introduction for those approaching the study of literature and human rights for the first time looking for new insights and interdisciplinary perspectives or interested in new directions for future scholarship. Contributors: Chris Abani Jonathan E. Abel Elizabeth S. Anker Arturo Arias Ariella Azoulay Ralph Bauer Anna Bernard Brenda Carr Vellino Eleni Coundouriotis James Dawes Erik Doxtader Marc D. Falkoff Keith P. Feldman Elizabeth Swanson Goldberg Audrey J. Golden Mark Goodale Barbara Harlow Wendy S. Hesford Peter Hitchcock David Holloway Christine Hong Madelaine Hron Meg Jensen Luz Angélica Kirschner Susan Maslan Julie Avril Minich Alexandra Schultheis Moore Greg Mullins Laura T. Murphy Hanna Musiol Makau Mutua Zoe Norridge David Palumbo-Liu Crystal Parikh Katrina M. Powell Claudia Sadowski-Smith Mark Sanders Karen-Magrethe Simonsen Joseph R. Slaughter Sharon Sliwinski Sidonie Smith Domna C. Stanton Sarah G. Waisvisz Belinda Walzer Ban Wang Julia Watson Gillian Whitlock and Sarah Winter.

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A Primer of Algebraic Geometry Constructive Computational Methods

A Primer of Algebraic Geometry Constructive Computational Methods

Presents the structure of algebras appearing in representation theory of groups and algebras with general ring theoretic methods related to representation theory. Covers affine algebraic sets and the nullstellensatz polynomial and rational functions projective algebraic sets. Groebner basis dimension of algebraic sets local theory curves and elliptic curves and more. | A Primer of Algebraic Geometry Constructive Computational Methods

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Enhancing Asia-Europe Co-operation through Educational Exchange

Enhancing Asia-Europe Co-operation through Educational Exchange

This book examines the ideas of knowledge-transfer and higher education exchange in the relationship between the European Union and countries regions universities and think-tanks across Asia. It critically investigates some discourses of particular relevance to the cognitive framework of the academic discipline of ‘European Studies’ as currently taught across a number of countries in the Asia Pacific. For this purpose this book presents a range of theoretical explanations drawn from notions such as the global knowledge village intercultural dialogue regional integration foreign policy analysis and international education. The author offers a unique in-depth investigation of a range of EU policies and agendas towards Asia scrutinizing a number of contemporary centers curricula and exchange initiatives in the field of European Studies in Asia and analyzing over-arching themes such as human rights and further sheds light on the long history of the exchange of ideas and knowledge between East and West surveying the function of educational and intellectual exchange as a developing foreign policy tool of the European Union in Asia. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the relation between Europe and Asia within Politics International Relations Asia-Pacific Studies European Studies Education Law and Human Rights. Dr Georg Wiessala is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston UK. | Enhancing Asia-Europe Co-operation through Educational Exchange

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Direct Sum Decompositions of Torsion-Free Finite Rank Groups

Direct Sum Decompositions of Torsion-Free Finite Rank Groups

With plenty of new material not found in other books Direct Sum Decompositions of Torsion-Free Finite Rank Groups explores advanced topics in direct sum decompositions of abelian groups and their consequences. The book illustrates a new way of studying these groups while still honoring the rich history of unique direct sum decompositions of groups. Offering a unified approach to theoretic concepts this reference covers isomorphism endomorphism refinement the Baer splitting property Gabriel filters and endomorphism modules. It shows how to effectively study a group G by considering finitely generated projective right End(G)-modules the left End(G)-module G and the ring E(G) = End(G)/N(End(G)). For instance one of the naturally occurring properties considered is when E(G) is a commutative ring. Modern algebraic number theory provides results concerning the isomorphism of locally isomorphic rtffr groups finitely faithful S-groups that are J-groups and each rtffr L-group that is a J-group. The book concludes with useful appendices that contain background material and numerous examples.

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Parallel Algorithms

Parallel Algorithms

Focusing on algorithms for distributed-memory parallel architectures Parallel Algorithms presents a rigorous yet accessible treatment of theoretical models of parallel computation parallel algorithm design for homogeneous and heterogeneous platforms complexity and performance analysis and essential notions of scheduling. The book extracts fundamental ideas and algorithmic principles from the mass of parallel algorithm expertise and practical implementations developed over the last few decades. In the first section of the text the authors cover two classical theoretical models of parallel computation (PRAMs and sorting networks) describe network models for topology and performance and define several classical communication primitives. The next part deals with parallel algorithms on ring and grid logical topologies as well as the issue of load balancing on heterogeneous computing platforms. The final section presents basic results and approaches for common scheduling problems that arise when developing parallel algorithms. It also discusses advanced scheduling topics such as divisible load scheduling and steady-state scheduling. With numerous examples and exercises in each chapter this text encompasses both the theoretical foundations of parallel algorithms and practical parallel algorithm design.

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At the Heart of the Coral Triangle Celebrating Biodiversity

At the Heart of the Coral Triangle Celebrating Biodiversity

Endlessly fascinating unpretentiously educational thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented - Alex Tattersall award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater Visions. The Coral Triangle straddling the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans harbours the greatest biodiversity of marine life on the planet. It is home to a wondrous variety including 75% of the world's coral species and around 2500 species of fish. The biological and environmental diversity is driven by the volcanically active and complex geology of the so called 'Ring of Fire'. Habitats range from underwater slopes of volcanic black sand to extensive coral reefs in atolls and vast calderas. While clearly vulnerable to increasing global threats such as climate change pollution and overfishing the Coral Triangle currently features some the richest coral reefs in the world. With stunning photography supported by an engaging and accessible text this book highlights and celebrates this biodiversity along with the underlying message that it needs our care and protection before it is too late. | At the Heart of the Coral Triangle Celebrating Biodiversity

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Student Solutions Manual for Gallian's Contemporary Abstract Algebra

Student Solutions Manual for Gallian's Contemporary Abstract Algebra

Whereas many partial solutions and sketches for the odd-numbered exercises appear in the book the Student Solutions Manual written by the author has comprehensive solutions for all odd-numbered exercises and large number of even-numbered exercises. This Manual also offers many alternative solutions to those appearing in the text. These will provide the student with a better understanding of the material. This is the only available student solutions manual prepared by the author of Contemporary Abstract Algebra Tenth Edition and is designed to supplement that text. Table of Contents Integers and Equivalence Relations0. Preliminaries Groups1. Introduction to Groups 2. Groups 3. Finite Groups; Subgroups 4. Cyclic Groups 5. Permutation Groups 6. Isomorphisms 7. Cosets and Lagrange's Theorem 8. External Direct Products 9. Normal Subgroups and Factor Groups 10. Group Homomorphisms 11. Fundamental Theorem of Finite Abelian Groups Rings12. Introduction to Rings 13. Integral Domains14. Ideals and Factor Rings 15. Ring Homomorphisms 16. Polynomial Rings 17. Factorization of Polynomials 18. Divisibility in Integral Domains FieldsFields19. Extension Fields 20. Algebraic Extensions21. Finite Fields 22. Geometric Constructions Special Topics23. Sylow Theorems 24. Finite Simple Groups 25. Generators and Relations 26. Symmetry Groups 27. Symmetry and Counting 28. Cayley Digraphs of Groups 29. Introduction to Algebraic Coding Theory 30. An Introduction to Galois Theory 31. Cyclotomic Extensions Biography Joseph A. Gallian earned his PhD from Notre Dame. In addition to receiving numerous national awards for his teaching and exposition he has served terms as the Second Vice President and the President of the MAA. He has served on 40 national committees chairing ten of them. He has published over 100 articles and authored six books. Numerous articles about his work have appeared in the national news outlets including the New York Times the Washington Post the Boston Globe and Newsweek among many others. | Student Solutions Manual for Gallian's Contemporary Abstract Algebra

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Audio and Speech Processing with MATLAB

Audio and Speech Processing with MATLAB

Speech and audio processing has undergone a revolution in preceding decades that has accelerated in the last few years generating game-changing technologies such as truly successful speech recognition systems; a goal that had remained out of reach until very recently. This book gives the reader a comprehensive overview of such contemporary speech and audio processing techniques with an emphasis on practical implementations and illustrations using MATLAB code. Core concepts are firstly covered giving an introduction to the physics of audio and vibration together with their representations using complex numbers Z transforms and frequency analysis transforms such as the FFT. Later chapters give a description of the human auditory system and the fundamentals of psychoacoustics. Insights results and analyses given in these chapters are subsequently used as the basis of understanding of the middle section of the book covering: wideband audio compression (MP3 audio etc. ) speech recognition and speech coding. The final chapter covers musical synthesis and applications describing methods such as (and giving MATLAB examples of) AM FM and ring modulation techniques. This chapter gives a final example of the use of time-frequency modification to implement a so-called phase vocoder for time stretching (in MATLAB). FeaturesA comprehensive overview of contemporary speech and audio processing techniques from perceptual and physical acoustic models to a thorough background in relevant digital signal processing techniques together with an exploration of speech and audio applications. A carefully paced progression of complexity of the described methods; building in many cases from first principles. Speech and wideband audio coding together with a description of associated standardised codecs (e. g. MP3 AAC and GSM). Speech recognition: Feature extraction (e. g. MFCC features) Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) and deep learning techniques such as Long Short-Time Memory (LSTM) methods. Book and computer-based problems at the end of each chapter. Contains numerous real-world examples backed up by many MATLAB functions and code. | Audio and Speech Processing with MATLAB

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A Hands-On Course in Sensors Using the Arduino and Raspberry Pi

A Hands-On Course in Sensors Using the Arduino and Raspberry Pi

A Hands-On Course in Sensors Using the Arduino and Raspberry Pi is the first book to give a practical and wide-ranging account of how to interface sensors and actuators with micro-controllers Raspberry Pi and other control systems. The author describes the progression of raw signals through conditioning stages digitization data storage and presentation. The collection processing and understanding of sensor data plays a central role in industrial and scientific activities. This book builds simplified models of large industrial or scientific installations that contain hardware and other building blocks including services for databases web servers control systems and messaging brokers. A range of case studies are included within the book including a weather station ground-vibration measurements impedance measurements interfacing medical sensors to web browsers the profile of a laser beam and a remote-controlled and fire-seeking robot. This second edition has been updated throughout to reflect new hardware and software releases since the book was first published. Newly added features include the ESP32 microcontroller several environmental and medical sensors actuators for signal generation as well as a chapter on web sockets; all illustrated in new case studies. This book is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking hands-on laboratory courses in physics and engineering. Hobbyists in robotics clubs and other enthusiasts will also find this book of interest. Features: Includes practical hands-on exercises that can be conducted in student labs or even at home Covers the latest software and hardware and all code featured in examples is discussed in detail All steps are illustrated with practical examples and case studies to enhance learning https://github. com/volkziem/HandsOnSensors2ed Volker Ziemann obtained his PhD in accelerator physics from Dortmund University in 1990. After post-doctoral positions in Stanford at SLAC and in Geneva at CERN where he worked on the design of the LHC in 1995 he moved to Uppsala where he worked at the electron-cooler storage ring CELSIUS. In 2005 he moved to the physics department where he has since taught physics. He was responsible for several accelerator physics projects at CERN DESY and XFEL. In 2014 he received the Thuréus prize from the Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala.

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Creeping Bentgrass Management

Creeping Bentgrass Management

Creeping bentgrass is considered the premier turfgrass species grown on golf courses and there is a growing demand for an understanding of its maintenance and management practices. Still the only comprehensive reference on the subject Creeping Bentgrass Management Second Edition helps you identify the factors that contribute to summer bentgrass decline and guides you in selecting the best approaches for stress and pest management. This full-color book delves into all aspects of modern approaches to creeping bentgrass management on golf courses. It describes the nature of mechanical physiological and environmental stresses and how they influence growth and management of creeping bentgrass. The book covers the selection of creeping bentgrass cultivars; cultural practices including mowing irrigation and topdressing; the deleterious effects of organic and inorganic layers in golf greens; and ways to limit injury due to mechanical or physical stresses. It also discusses recent advances in the management of selected diseases and soil-related maladies of creeping bentgrass—from Pythium-incited root dysfunction to dollar spot yellow tuft and blue-green algae. The focus is on common disease symptoms predisposing conditions hosts and cultural and chemical management strategies. Advances in biological disease control are also reviewed. The book offers practical guidance in selecting and using fungicides herbicides and plant growth regulators. It also discusses the use of non-selective herbicides and fumigants for the renovation of creeping bentgrass and outlines strategies for dealing with selected invertebrate pests. Throughout color photographs help you identify diseases and stresses that may be affecting your own golf course. Fully revised and updated this second edition of a bestseller features three new chapters new photographs and expanded information about diseases. Drawing on the author’s more than thirty years of experience and research it brings together a wealth of information on how to optimize creeping bentgrass health and performance. What’s New in This Edition Three new chapters covering the nature of fungicides abiotic maladies and selected invertebrate pests An expanded section on disease—double the length of the first edition Updated chapters that reflect the latest developments in creeping bentgrass management More extensive discussion of annual bluegrass problems and their management More than 100 new photos Tips from Dr. Dernoeden Watch these videos to get Dr. Dernoeden’s tips on how to control dollar spot disease and crabgrass and how to identify fairy ring.

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Getting Started with Onshape

Getting Started with Onshape

Onshape is an exciting completely cloud based CAD tool. Getting Started with Onshape is a quick paced guide geared towards users who have no experience with 2D or 3D modeling. This edition has been fully updated to match all the recent changes to Onshape. This edition also features new content covering sheet metal features (including flat pattern views) hole tables parts lists and using standard content. Because Onshape can be used for free it opens up CAD to anybody who is interested in creating their own models including members of the bourgeoning Maker community and students who want to learn how to use 3D design tools. Because Onshape is 100% cloud based there is no software to install and it is always up to date. New features are available to use as soon as they are ready. The good news is that the tools as outlined in this book will continue to work the same way even as Onshape evolves. This book guides you through the very basics of how to create models make engineering drawings and bill of materials and finally export to an stl file which can be used to create a 3D print. Then you can send your stl file to one of many local or online shops that can print out an stl file. When you have completed this book you will have taken the first step to the Maker Faire journey. In the first chapter of Getting Started with Onshape you will learn how to create an account explore the workspace and learn how to share your documents with other people. Chapter two features a project where you are guided step by step to design your own singlet ring. Throughout this chapter you will learn many of the basic tools you will need to use in nearly every project you create. The third chapter features a project where you create all the parts of a scooter. This project builds on what you learned previously to create more complex designs while new features of Onshape are introduced. In the remaining chapters you will learn how to import parts from other CAD systems assemble the parts of your scooter create a set of engineering drawings for your scooter add and use apps from the Onshape app store to extend the capabilities of Onshape and complete several more projects.

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