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Presents the latest scholarly research on the cultural, sociological, economic, and philosophical effects of religion on modern society and human behaviour. This publication features extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as social reforms, national identity, and existential spirituality.

Examines the ways art can be evaluated, and addresses how this type of analysis can influence an array of social groups and regions. Highlighting relevant topics such as artistic impression, modern art, culture wars, and freedom of expression, this publication is an ideal resource for artists, academics, students, and researchers that are interested in expanding their knowledge of the arts.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the use of technological assistance for the preservation of architecture and archaeology in a global context. Focusing on various surveying technologies for the study, analysis, and protection of historical buildings, this book is designed for professionals, researchers, upper-level students, and practitioners.

Investigates how belief systems, political behaviour, and public action impact the general populace. Featuring theoretical concepts and empirical research across pertinent topic areas, this book is a pivotal reference source for students, scholars, and public figures interested in social behavior, religious studies, and politics.

Despite a higher percentage of women entering various STEM fields, issues of discrimination and stereotyping continue to exist. Critical Research on Sexism and Racism in STEM Fields investigates the bias, stereotyping, and repression experienced by women within STEM-based career fields.

Discusses the value that non-violent spaces can add to educational institutions and societies. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics, including conflict skills, intersectional dialogue, mentoring, co-existence, and police brutality, this is an outstanding resource of academic material for educators, academics, graduate students, and researchers.

Advances in digital technologies have provided ample positive impacts to modern society; however, these innovations have inadvertently created a new venue for criminal activity to generate. This volume is an essential reference for the latest research on the utilization of online tools by terrorist organisations and examines effective countermeasures.

Explores the theories of chaos and complexity as applied to a variety of disciplines, including political science, organisational and management science, economics, and education. Presenting diverse research-based perspectives on mathematical patterns in the world system, this publication is an essential reference source for scholars, researchers, mathematicians, social theorists, and students.

Presents the latest scholarly material on social problems involving victimization of minorities and police accountability. Presenting relevant perspectives on a global and cross-cultural scale, this book is designed for researchers, professionals, upper-level students, and practitioners involved in the fields of criminal justice and corrections.

Presents the latest research on the effects of a globalized society regarding issues relating to social ethics and civil rights. Highlighting relevant concepts on political autonomy, migration, and asylum, this book is ideally designed for academics, professionals, practitioners, and upper-level students interested in the ongoing concerns of human rights.

Provides a critical look at race, gender, and modern day discrimination. Focusing on workplace and educational dynamics, the research found in this book addresses equal opportunity and diversity requirements from myriad perspectives. This book is an essential reference source for professionals and researchers working in equality as well as managers and those in leadership roles.

Presents scholarly research on the role of education for refugees and immigrants, and examines methods to develop effective learning processes for these students. Highlighting a range of perspectives on topics such as lifelong learning, legal considerations, and multiculturalism, this book is designed for teachers, policy makers, researchers, academics, and professionals.

Presents the latest scholarly material on the socio-economic effects of immigration and refugee crises on regional and international levels. Including a range of innovative perspectives such as peace building, political refugees, and civil protection, this book is designed for researchers, academics, graduate students, policy makers, and practitioners.

Presents the latest scholarly research on culture-oriented translation and interpretation studies in the contemporary globalized society. Featuring coverage on a range of topics such as sociopolitical factors, gender considerations, and intercultural communication, this book is designed for linguistics, educators, researchers, academics, professionals, and students.

Highlights the trials and tribulations that children have often had to overcome to be considered true citizens of their communities. Featuring comprehensive coverage on a wide range of topics such as child abuse, socio-economic rights, social injustice, and welfare issues, this is a critical reference source for educators, academics, students, and researchers.

Socialization research, particularly as it refers to cultural and academic learning, has become increasingly connected with the business and economic aspects of global societies. This title examines the doctrines that society is expected not to question, particularly the influence these beliefs have on business and the prosperity of the world as a whole.