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Target in Control

Social Influence as Distributed Information Processing

By: Andrzej K. Nowak,Robin R. Vallacher,Agnieszka Rychwalska,Magdalena Roszczyńska-Kurasińska,Karolina Ziembowicz,Mikolaj Biesaga,Marta Kacprzyk-Murawska

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Target in Control

Social Influence as Distributed Information Processing

By: Andrzej K. Nowak,Robin R. Vallacher,Agnieszka Rychwalska,Magdalena Roszczyńska-Kurasińska,Karolina Ziembowicz,Mikolaj Biesaga,Marta Kacprzyk-Murawska

This concise monograph introduces and examines social influence from the perspective of the so-called target, rather than from the source, thus providing for the first time a bidirectional account of this pervasive social phenomenon, further bridging simple micro-level dyadic interaction rules with macro-level properties of the (social) system. This integrative approach allows for advanced models of influence to be developed in both the social and natural sciences (e.g. social animals). In particular, when used to investigate emergent properties of social change, this approach shows that social transitions occur as “bubbles of new” in the “sea of old.” While in the traditional view influence is synonymous with achieving power and control over others, the present approach to social influence puts the emphasis on the target’s motives and strategies. Here, the target may actively seek out influence to help forge opinions and achieve guidance regarding courses of action. In this process, the target observes others, models their thought and behavior, and asks for information and opinions. In this broadened perspective, the processes of social influence enables those being influenced (the targets) to use the knowledge and processing capacity of influence sources to maximize their access to information, minimize their processing effort, while optimizing their own functioning and that of the social system in which they evolve. This short text addresses above all scientists interested in social influence in the fields of psychology, sociology, economy, marketing, and biology. However, also researchers interested in modeling social processes, especially opinion dynamics and social change, such as computer scientists, physicists and applied mathematicians will benefit from the insights provided.

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3030306224

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In Sync

The Emergence of Function in Minds, Groups and Societies

By: Andrzej K. Nowak,Robin R. Vallacher,Ryszard Praszkier,Agnieszka Rychwalska,Michal Zochowski

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In Sync

The Emergence of Function in Minds, Groups and Societies

By: Andrzej K. Nowak,Robin R. Vallacher,Ryszard Praszkier,Agnieszka Rychwalska,Michal Zochowski

This book introduces the reader to the concept of functional synchronization and how it operates on very different levels in psychological and social systems – from the emergence of thought to the formation of social relations and the structure of societies. For years, psychologists have investigated phenomena such as self-concept, social judgment, social relations, group dynamics, and cooperation and conflict, but have discussed these phenomena seoarately.This book shows how synchronization provides a foundational approach to these otherwise distinct and diverse psychological processes.This work shows that there is a basic tendency with many processes to become coordinated and progressively integrated into increasingly larger units through well-defined processes. For these larger units, new and largely adaptive functions emerge. Although synchronization affords progressive integration of system elements to enable correspondingly higher-order functions, the trajectory of synchronization is often characterized by periods of assembly and disassembly of system elements. This occurs when a task is completed and synchronization is no longer essential so that the elements once again operate in an independent fashion. It is argued that the disassembly-resynchronization scenario occurs at all levels of psychological and social reality. The implications of this approach for important issues in interpersonal relations and societal processes are discussed.

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233

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3030389871

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9783030389871

European Bank Restructuring During the Global Financial Crisis

By: Jakub Kerlin,Elżbieta Malinowska-Misiąg,Paweł Smaga,Bartosz Witkowski,Agnieszka K. Nowak,Anna Kozłowska,Piotr Wiśniewski

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European Bank Restructuring During the Global Financial Crisis

By: Jakub Kerlin,Elżbieta Malinowska-Misiąg,Paweł Smaga,Bartosz Witkowski,Agnieszka K. Nowak,Anna Kozłowska,Piotr Wiśniewski

This book explores the diversity of restructuring instruments applied to financial institutions in EU countries during the Global Financial Crisis. It investigates the cost of that support before evaluating its effects, as well as providing an extensive analysis of the measures undertaken. The first chapter presents a historical outline, discusses causes of crises, and offers an overview of the restructuring instruments and of how they were used for crisis management before 2007. The following chapters explore the financial environment in the EU before the crisis outbreak, the rescue actions and financial landscape after the events of the crisis. This book offers a critical and thorough analysis of the financial support provided to banks, providing case studies of over 95 banks from 17 EU member states. The authors provide an in-depth study of the pre and post-crisis landscape, and demonstrate that the crisis has by no means been overcome.

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356

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Springer

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113756024X

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9781137560247

Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light

Working Environment and Well-Being

By: Agnieszka Wolska,Dariusz Sawicki,Małgorzata Tafil-Klawe

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Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light

Working Environment and Well-Being

By: Agnieszka Wolska,Dariusz Sawicki,Małgorzata Tafil-Klawe

The introduction of artificial lighting extends the time of wakefulness after dark and enables work at night, thus disturbing the human circadian rhythm. The understanding of the physiological mechanisms of visual and non-visual systems may be important for the development and use of proper light infrastructure and light interventions for different workplace settings, especially for shift work conditions. Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light: Working Environment and Well-Being presents the impact of lighting in the working environment on human health, well-being and visual performance. The physiological explanation of the visual and non-visual effects of light on humans which discusses the biological bases of image and non-image forming vision at the cellular level may be of particular interest to any professional in the field of medicine, physiology, and biology. It is one of the intentions of this book to put forward some recommendations and examples of lighting design which take into account both the visual and non-visual effects of light on humans. These may be of particular interest to any professional in the field of lighting, occupational safety and health, and interior design. "What effects on health can a light ‘overdose’ or light deficiency have? What is bad light? The authors of the monograph provide answers to these questions. Just as for a physicist, the dual nature of light comprises an electromagnetic wave and a photon, the duality of light for a physician comprises visual and non-visual effects." --------------------------------------------------------Prof Jacek Przybylski, Medical University of Warsaw "This is a unique publication in the field of lighting technology. The authors have skillfully combined both the technical and biomedical aspects involved, which is unprecedented in the literature available. As a result, an important study has been created for many professional groups, with a significant impact on the assessment of risks associated with LED sources." --------------------------------------------Prof Andrzej Zając, Military University of Technology, Warsaw

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174

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CRC Press

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1000168107

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9781000168105

Public Television in Poland

Political Pressure and Public Service Media in a Post-communist Country

By: Agnieszka Węglińska

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Public Television in Poland

Political Pressure and Public Service Media in a Post-communist Country

By: Agnieszka Węglińska

This book examines the professional activity of public television journalists in Poland operating in the still unstable system of a post-communist state, to demonstrate how the media can work in the public interest to strengthen democracy. Drawing on in-depth interviews with Telewizja Polska (TVP) journalists, the author shows how public television in Poland has become highly politicised and commercialised, and must defend against constant attacks on its autonomy. She draws parallels with the media systems in Hungary and the Czech Republic to analyse potential legal solutions and to highlight how Poland’s journalists are subject to influences from the political class as well as from the market – a situation brought about by flawed legislation, the absence of a political culture, an inefficient internal regulating process, and lack of suitable training for the journalists themselves. Adding an important perspective on recently developed media systems, this book will be an important resource for scholars and students of journalism, media studies, media industries, politics and media history.

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1000507955

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Target in Control

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In Sync

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European Bank Restructuring During the Global Financial Crisis

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Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light

Public Television in Poland

Public Television in Poland

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