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Creativity, Culture, and Development
This volume presents a collection of writings on the relations among creativity, culture and development.The editors invited “like-minded” researchers of creativity from around the world to share their respective notions of creativity.Given that human creativity is a potential that can and should be nurtured in the course of lifespan development and across all cultural backgrounds, the volume emphasizes the importance of promoting creativity in all cultures and through societal-educational opportunities, and offers a venue for the authors to make conceptual, empirical and practical inquiries into the relations among creativity, development and culture.The authors represent a varied “mix” of contemporary and emerging creativity researchers who use different methodologies to investigate the importance of culture in creativity development and the reciprocal role of developing creativity and cultural enrichment.The volume represents an attempt on the part of the editors and the authors to broaden our current understanding of creativity in the contexts of human and cultural development, and in so doing to enhance our understanding of creativity, culture and development in the contexts of flourishing human and societal activities.As the first volume in a book series on “Creativity in the Twenty-First Century”, the book invites readers and researchers to engage in future interdisciplinary and intercultural discourses and dialogues on the importance of creativity for human and cultural development.
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Arts, Culture and Community Development
How and why are arts and cultural practices meaningful to communities?Highlighting examples from Lebanon, Latin America, China, Ireland, India, Sri Lanka and beyond, this exciting book explores the relationship between the arts, culture and community development. Academics and practitioners from six continents discuss how diverse communities understand, re-imagine or seek to change personal, cultural, social, economic or political conditions while using the arts as their means and spaces of engagement.Investigating the theory and practice of ‘cultural democracy’, this book explores a range of aesthetic forms including song, music, muralism, theatre, dance, and circus arts.
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Can Neighbourhoods Save the City? : Community Development and Social Innovation
For decades, neighbourhoods been pivotal sites of social, economic and political exclusion processes, and civil society initiatives, attempting bottom-up strategies of re-development and regeneration.In many cases these efforts resulted in the creation of socially innovative organizations, seeking to satisfy the basic human needs of deprived population groups, to increase their political capabilities and to improve social interaction both internally and between the local communities, the wider urban society and political world.SINGOCOM - Social INnovation GOvernance and COMmunity building – is the acronym of the EU-funded project on which this book is based.Sixteen case studies of socially-innovative initiatives at the neighbourhood level were carried out in nine European cities, of which ten are analysed in depth and presented here.The book compares these efforts and their results, and shows how grass-roots initiatives, alternative local movements and self-organizing urban collectives are reshaping the urban scene in dynamic, creative, innovative and empowering ways.It argues that such grass-roots initiatives are vital for generating a socially cohesive urban condition that exists alongside the official state-organized forms of urban governance.The book is thus a major contribution to socio-political literature, as it seeks to overcome the duality between community-development studies and strategies, and the solidarity-based making of a diverse society based upon the recognising and maintaining of citizenship rights.It will be of particular interest to both students and researchers in the fields of urban studies, social geography and political science.
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International Community Development Practice
International Community Development Practice provides readers with practice-based examples of good community development, demonstrating its value for strengthening people power and improving the effectiveness of development agencies, whether these be governmental, non-governmental or private sector.The chapters focus upon the making of the community development profession and the eight core competences required of the professional practitioner, as outlined by the International Association for Community Development (IACD), whatever their job title or host agency, in order to be able to undertake community development.These are concerned with the ability of the practitioner to:Put ethics and values into practiceEngage with communitiesEnsure participatory planningOrganize for changeSupport learning for changePromote diversity and inclusionBuild leadership and infrastructureDevelop and improve policy and practiceFrom a policy perspective, the book will reassert the role of community development approaches as related to a wide variety of global challenges, including poverty amelioration, climate change, human rights, peace building and social, environmental, political and economic development.From a practice perspective, the book will reassert the importance of high levels of professional competence building upon decades of experience in the field around the world by development practitioners working in community work, social work, health, adult education, environmental protection, local economic development, urban design, cultural work and other disciplines concerned to support effective community development.
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What is better: web development or game development?
The answer to this question depends on individual preferences and career goals. Web development is better for those who are interested in creating websites, web applications, and working with a variety of programming languages and frameworks. On the other hand, game development is better for those who are passionate about creating interactive and immersive experiences, working with 3D graphics, and game engines. Both fields offer unique challenges and opportunities, so it ultimately comes down to personal interests and career aspirations.
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What is development?
Development refers to the process of improving the economic, social, and environmental well-being of a society. It involves creating opportunities for people to lead healthy, productive lives and to realize their full potential. Development can encompass various aspects such as economic growth, poverty reduction, access to education and healthcare, and sustainable use of resources. Ultimately, development aims to enhance the quality of life for all members of a community or country.
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What is the difference between web development and software development?
Web development primarily focuses on creating websites and web applications that are accessed through a web browser, using technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Software development, on the other hand, involves creating applications that can run on various platforms, including desktop computers, mobile devices, and servers. While web development is a subset of software development, software development encompasses a broader range of applications beyond just web-based ones.
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What is the difference between software development and application development?
Software development is a broader term that encompasses the entire process of creating software, including planning, designing, coding, testing, and maintenance. Application development, on the other hand, specifically refers to the process of creating a specific type of software application, such as a mobile app, web app, or desktop application. In other words, application development is a subset of software development, focusing on the creation of specific types of software applications.
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Sustainability Development through Green Economics
Our economies currently encourage excessive consumerism, weakening social ties, and depleting natural resources.Unfortunately, this is just the way economies have been developing.However, it is neither inevitable nor necessary. It takes a fresh economic vision to address these issues: a Green Economy.The concept of a "green economy" does not supplant sustainable development but instead places a fresh emphasis on a region's economy, investments pertaining to infrastructure, job and skill needs, and favourable social and environmental consequences. Sustainability Development through Green Economics examines sustainable finance, green tourism, green marketing as a tributary towards sustainable development.The multidisciplinary chapters traverse the power of economic as well as financial policy, green investment, green insurance as well as green infrastructural development to ensure sustainable development. Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis publishes a series of current and relevant themed volumes within the fields of economics and finance.Both disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies are welcome.
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Innovation, Product Development and Commercialization
To succeed in the 21st century, firms must integrate their business, market, technology and resource strategies into a holistic product approach, and match technological innovation to market opportunities.Unlike other books on product development that limit their scope to the product development process, Innovation, Product Development and Commercialization takes a unique holistic approach and examines the diverse issues that managers face to channel resources in the right direction for global commercial success.The book explores innovation, new product development and commercialization decisions within an integrated framework of business, market, technology, and resource strategy.It also includes guidance on matching technology innovation to market opportunities, and details commercialization of innovation and new products and continuous improvement of existing products. Innovation, Product Development and Commercialization probes not only into the critical issues of innovation and product development, but also organizational leadership and management, and the impact of organizational structures and business processes in product leadership.This comprehensive book presents the details and nuances of a flexible product development process including best practices in R&D, product and process engineering, marketing, and commercialization.It also covers the topic of technology and product portfolio planning, which is critical to proper prioritization of opportunities and investment strategies.This book is an important read for executives at the strategic level and a valuable desk reference for project managers, engineering managers, quality managers, product and marketing managers, design and process engineers, industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, value engineers, mechanical engineers, systems engineers and others engaged in product development, innovation and commercialization.
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Populism, Democracy and Community Development
Using international perspectives and case studies, this book discusses the relationships between community development and populism in the context of today’s widespread crisis of democracy. It investigates the development, meanings and manifestations of contemporary forms of populism and explores the synergies and contradictions between the values and practices of populism and community development. Contributors examine the ways that the ascendancy of right-wing populist politics is influencing the landscapes within which community development is located and they offer new insights on how the field can understand and respond to the challenges of populism.
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Peacebuilding, Conflict and Community Development
How do local communities effectively build peace and reconciliation before, during and after open violence?This trailblazing book gives practical examples, from the Global North, the former Soviet bloc and Global South, on communities addressing conflict in divided and contested societies. The book draws on a range of critical perspectives and practitioner analyses.The diverse case studies demonstrate the considerable knowledge, skills, commitment, courage and relationships within local communities that a critical community development approach can support and encourage. Concluding with activists’ perspectives on working with the challenges of violence, the book offers insights for both an understanding of the root causes of conflict and for bottom-up peacebuilding.
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What is heterogeneous development?
Heterogeneous development refers to the uneven progress or growth that occurs within a particular region or country. It means that different areas or groups within the same region experience varying levels of development, resulting in disparities in terms of income, infrastructure, education, and other socio-economic indicators. This can be due to factors such as unequal distribution of resources, historical legacies, government policies, or global economic trends. Addressing heterogeneous development often requires targeted interventions and policies to reduce disparities and promote more inclusive growth.
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Is game development lucrative?
Game development can be lucrative for those who are successful in creating popular and profitable games. The industry is competitive, but top developers and studios can earn significant revenue from game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing deals. However, it can also be a risky and unpredictable field, with many games failing to recoup their development costs. Overall, game development has the potential to be lucrative, but success is not guaranteed and requires a combination of talent, hard work, and market understanding.
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What is covalent development?
Covalent development is a term used in the context of software development to describe a collaborative approach to building and maintaining software. It involves multiple developers working together on the same codebase, using version control systems to manage changes and updates. Covalent development emphasizes communication, teamwork, and shared responsibility for the code, leading to a more efficient and cohesive development process. This approach allows for greater flexibility and adaptability in responding to changes and challenges in the development process.
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What is higher development?
Higher development refers to the process of personal and intellectual growth that leads to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. It involves the cultivation of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and moral reasoning, as well as the ability to adapt to new challenges and perspectives. Higher development also encompasses the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and self-actualization, leading to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
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