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In this book, the fundamental of membrane science and technology and their application in water treatment is discussed. These days accessing to fresh water is a real challenge in some parts of the world, and membrane technology plays an important role for producing fresh water from saltwater or wastewater. Membranes offer substantial benefits over other available technologies as they are flexible and compatible with various systems. This book provides in-depth technical knowledge on the basics, applications, and latest developments of membrane science and technology. It has 8 chapters and each chapter contains a comprehensive analysis of a specific aspect of the membrane science and technology. It covers the current status of membrane technologies and a critical overview of new materials and processes, as well as opportunities for future research.

The book is written with a multidisciplinary ethos in mind. Hence, it may be useful for undergraduates studying biology, social biology, epidemiology, public health, sociology, social work, psychology, public administration, and many other related disciplines. I have deliberately avoided rooting myself in a specific discipline because one of the main lessons of pandemics is that they do not follow linearity and disciplinary silos. They instead impact on various facets of human life which have been invariably studied by a host of experts from a range of disciplines. Hopefully, this book will raise public consciousness about our vulnerabilities, strengths, threats, and opportunities so that we are better equipped the next time a Covid-19 happens.

There was a time when merely expressing same-sex attractions could get you hanged in many countries across the globe. Now, we are talking about same-sex marriage. This book charts the debates and evolution of same-sex marriage as a key point and process in the acceptance of sexual minorities. The book also raises questions about as-yet-unanswered questions about the future of LGBT people and marriage in general.

This book tries to make sense of the entire saga with reference to the management of a credit-based economy. The book borrows from the experiences of various countries during the credit crunch. It also makes use of existing theories about finance generally, and lending in particular. The book is relevant to those that are interest in finance generally. However, it adopts a developmental approach by focusing on the consequences of poor lending policies in terms of wholesale economic collapse.

By reading this book you will enter into the core of the problems that follows the dislocation of people. You will clearly see all the psychological, economic, cultural and social aspects which condition both the issues of crime in individual states and the way in which international law will be applied to these people. Of course, no less important is the issue of preserving the basic human rights of those who change their domicile for a certain reason. The approach to the problem is comprehensive, and will help us to better understand the reason for accepting or not accepting newcomers in the new environment.

We are now facing the new era the revolution of online education. This vast space called internet is a sensible choice to access quality education, whenever, wherever you are. With access to computers in learning, acquiring new skills, online learning is on the rise. Many students are attracted to the flexibility of online learning and combine their studies with work or personal commitments. Many experts believe online learning is the future of education. This book will gives you a wide understanding about the definitions, history of online education. The uses and applications of educational technologies, the social construction of digital life, the theory of e-learning, innovations and accreditation of quality in online education. As technology becomes more widely available, an increasing number of students will gain access to the kind of knowledge that can vastly improve their career prospects, and maybe even the world. Many students have multiple commitments, and they navigate to the flexibility of online courses. Online learning is about accessibility and inclusivity. It removes the physical barriers that prevent many people from fulfilling academic or career ambitions by allowing students to work anywhere. Online learning will continue to grow and improve, and become popular with the continual development of technology. But still, this convenient options depends considerably on the unique situations, needs, goals of international students around the world.

This book is a primer on child protection and case management. Using a multidisciplinary perspective with international relevance, the book explores some of the pertinent issues that have led to the changes in social work and social care with specific focus on child protection. The book conceptualises and defines the term child protection and its boundaries, narrates the role of parents, highlights the need for preventing systematic victimisation of children and offers clear understanding on the processes of intervention. The book will be a valuable resource for teachers, under graduate students and social work practitioners engaged in identifying and handling cases of child abuse and neglect.

We live in a world which is complexly interconnected and an ever burgeoning population means that the risks of outbreaks occurring are significant. The book charts the various typologies and examples of disease outbreaks, including ones that affect animals. It highlights the impact of the epidemics on the world economy as well as the range of options that might be considered while responding to the crisis. The book is relevant to undergraduates studying a range of disciplines, including medicine, economics, social work, psychology, politics, public administration, and international affairs.

Hospitality and travel industry are important around the world such as providing entertainment/leisure, meeting/conference and Visiting Friends and Relatives. In the twenty-rst century, tourism has become more global. There has been an increasing number of schools, researchers and journals across the world.From the most recent years, the Hospitality and travel industry has seen significant changes. Because tourism is a demanding industry, it is important to understand the impact of innovation and technology on customer deeds.This book is intended to review the history and current status of hospitality and tourism.

The development and the interaction of the science and the technology have created the fast growth of the human knowledge. The knowledge and the information has becoming the key point of the social development, which makes the knowledge innovation become the hot spot of the global attention. But the library management is the important means of the knowledge dissemination and the knowledge innovation, which arouses the peoples attention in the world. This book elaborates on how technological innovations have led to the improved information management and library services. This book highlights and study that the combination of these effects is likely to have a positive impact not only from an economic point of view but more broadly from a social point of view.

This book gives an insight to the various dimensions of western philosophy of education. It begins with introduction to education and philosphy along with providing an overview and history of the western philosohphy of education. It illustrates the different principles of education that are both, philosophical and sociological. It also outlines the various aspects of western philosphy and the role of teacher and students in a changing world. In the end, it further explores the subject of education in the light of 21st century.

This book provides a brief introduction to school leadership and the classroom management and organization. It talks about the different qualities of an effective teacher, lays emphasis on the developing skills for effective school leadership along with discussing the prevailing challenges and opportunities and the importance of making school leadership an attractive profession and addresses the policies and initiatives that are taken in order to improve school leadership.

The book takes the readers through several different concepts related to development of an anti- harassment corporate policy, an overview on harassment at workplace, sexual harassment in academic sciences, engineering and medicine. This book sheds light on the various organizational responsibilities in order to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment at workplace, during trainings, as well as provides a framework for policy creation and communication.

This book examines the gender situation in the arts, culture, and media in different countries. The purpose of which is to compare the situation with the experience and procedures of other countries, and offer advice on potential future actions to achieve gender parity in these areas. In this volume, cultural works (such as films, documentaries, visual images, and biographies are explored to offer more clarity. Nevertheless, it also mentions the minimal attention given to gender matters in the media, religious and cultural fields, while feminist scholars are relatively marginalized in media and cultural contexts. Among the topics of discussion include chapter 1. Men representation in the media, 2. Women representation in the media, 3. How much the media favors men, and 4. Gender stereotyping and sexism in the media. The volume seeks to solve complex contemporary phenomena such as globalization, neoliberalism, and "e;fundamentalism"e;, which have aroused new problems related to cultural integration in the media. For those who need an easy-to-understand guide to the latest issues and concepts in the gender field, this extensive volume is essential reading. It is universal in scope, multidisciplinary in approach, and points out what still has to be done. The volume is also useful for researchers looking for ways to improve gender equality in media, art, and culture.

This book gives an introduction to mass media. It illustrates the concepts of globalization , development and mass media. It addresses the critical theories of mass media. This book also outlines the mass media and journalistic practices as well as highlights the current trends and future directions of mass media. Additionally, it also discusses the political economy of mass media along with the impacts and challenges of mass media and politics.

Language is associated with social relations and is a channel for people to participate in various social activities. This captivating volume explores the significant role of language in different aspects of social life, including identity, class, ancestry, gender relations, status, and hierarchy. Language plays various roles in society, plus society also works in a similar manner. If one of them does not exist, the other will be impacted. Language is the main tool used for communication, establishing social peace and direction, demonstrating authority and power, and achieving goals. For this reason, some of the topics discussed in this volume include: chapter 3: language and culture chapter 4: social class and language chapter 5: psychology of language development, chapter 6: social interaction, and chapter 7: social explanation of cognitive development. However, if used improperly, language can also destroy society. It must abide by the societal rules to avoid conflicts and cover the boundaries of personal differences. The volume uses data from various languages and societies to show that language is not just a basic form of social behavior. It is equally an effective tool for people to develop models of social behavior. Anyone interested in the connection between language, society, and culture will welcome this volume.

This volume examines the influence of the media on the criminal justice system, where age has a greater influence on consumers attitudes towards criminal justice in the media than any other factor. The volume argues that external pressure is determining how the news media covers crime and violence in contemporary times, and the resulting reports have played an important role in remodeling public opinion and ultimately shaping criminal justice policies. The news media is not only a mirror that reflects social events, but is also affected by other external influences, which often exceed traditional news reporting standards. The volume explores how regional and national television stations cover crime stories. In these news, the degree and style of crime news reports have been adjusted to meet the needs of viewers. They often emphasize specific groups of people to have violent tendencies. For instance, chapter 7 discusses the role of media in creating social awareness, and chapter 8 the effects of media on law enforcement. The volume argues that news media has played an important role in creating support for punitive criminal justice rules, which is rarely known. It also reflects on how the news media interrelates with other dynamics that influence public opinion in the criminal justice structure.

This book runs the reader through the crucial information and data of any sustainability management system. Moreover it goes into depth on the process of building a successful and effective sustainability management system strategy for any type of company / business organization. Providing the necessary templates (policies, action plans and indicators) easing the sustainability manager/ responsible on its sustainability implementation journey.

This book provides information and scientific data on the trends, the opportunities and the risks of worldwide sustainability management systems and actions during the years 2019, 2020 2021. Providing the reader a good overall knowledge of what has been important and the evolution of sustainability within these three years. Moreover it highlights the trends per business sector as well as providing detailed information on how millennials see and live sustainable values.

This book explains in detail the importance of training and capacity building within any business organization, it deepens on to the benefits and opportunities arising from specifically providing employees training on sustainability implementation. Moreover it presents all the necessary information and templates needed for any Human resources manager to correctly embed and implement sustainable related training for their organization. A real life case study is presented from an implementation process as well as a training guideline on how to implement the Sustainable Development Goals agenda within any organization.

The book explains the development and evolution of sustainability within business management systems. It specifically covers why its of crucial importance that SMEs embed sustainable business practices presenting the risks and opportunities for them. Moreover several case study examples of real SMEs and what their sustainability journey was like is detailed where the reader can have a notion of how everything is done in practice. The last two chapters address how Government can leverage and impulse sustainable business practices within SMEs and specifically how woman entrepreneurship can benefit.