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Emergency Driven Innovation

Low Tech Buildings and Circular Design

By: Ernesto Antonini,Andrea Boeri,Francesca Giglio

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Emergency Driven Innovation

Low Tech Buildings and Circular Design

By: Ernesto Antonini,Andrea Boeri,Francesca Giglio

This book explores the relationship between the circular economy and the building technologies within the quintuple helix innovation model. The main question the book answers is whether and how the conversion of sustainable construction processes can be a powerful engine of innovation for the industry. The post-disaster settlements and temporary shelters are assumed as examples of what can be defined as circular buildings in regards to the technical arrangements and features, material and process reversibility, as the social and participative dimensions. Several cases of these interventions are documented and classified by three thematic axes: design, building and living. This highlighted new trajectories for innovation in building technology, consistent with the social, economic and productive dynamics that no longer allows for growing performance by increasing the resource demand. A theoretic framework is traced supporting this vision, which shows how the low technologies can respond to the transition of the economic model from linear to circular. Within this trajectory, the low-tech design for remanufacturing represents a reference framework and a promising tool applicable to the building processes. The enabling technologies and new paradigms for the transition to circular economy emerging from the European research scenario are also mapped, outlining z`the possible future developments in line with open technical and societal challenges.

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Springer Nature

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3030559696

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The Political Economy of Italy's Decline

By: Andrea Lorenzo Capussela

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The Political Economy of Italy's Decline

By: Andrea Lorenzo Capussela

Italy is a country of recent decline and long-standing idiosyncratic traits. A rich society served by an advanced manufacturing economy, where the rule of law is weak and political accountability low, it has long been in downward spiral alimented by corruption and clientelism. From this spiral has emerged an equilibrium as consistent as it is inefficient, that raises serious obstacles to economic and democratic development. The Political Economy of Italy's Decline explains the causes of Italy's downward trajectory, and explains how the country can shift to a fairer and more efficient system. Analysing both political economic literature and the history of Italy from 1861 onwards, The Political Economy of Italy's Decline argues that the deeper roots of the decline lie in the political economy of growth. It places emphasis on the country's convergence to the productivity frontier and the evolution of its social order and institutions to illuminate the origins and evolution of the current constraints to growth, using institutional economics and Schumpeterian growth theory to support its findings. It analyses two alternative reactions to the insufficient provision of public goods: an opportunistic one – employing tax evasion, corruption, or clientelism as means to appropriate private goods –- and one based on enforcing political accountability. From the perspective of ordinary citizens and firms such social dilemmas can typically be modelled as coordination games, which have multiple equilibria. Self-interested rationality can thus lead to a spiral, in which several mutually reinforcing vicious circles lead society onto an inefficient equilibrium characterized by low political accountability and weak rule of law. The Political Economy of Italy's Decline follows the gradual setting in of this spiral as it identifys the deeper causes of Italy's decline.

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Oxford University Press

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019251735X

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9780192517357

The Many Voices of Contemporary Piedmontese Writers

By: Andrea Raimondi

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The Many Voices of Contemporary Piedmontese Writers

By: Andrea Raimondi

What do Cesare Pavese, Beppe Fenoglio and Primo Levi have in common? Apart from their obvious Piedmontese origins, they and other writers coming from this Italian region share a certain tendency towards multilingualism, which is a characteristic that has not been comprehensively investigated over the years. This study presents a linguistic analysis of a group of modern and contemporary narratives written by Piedmontese authors. The novels and short stories here examined are notable for the intriguing way in which they move between a variety of idioms – Standard Italian, regional vernaculars, English and pastiches (with rare excursions into French). With the support of linguistic and philosophical theories on the relation between identity, alterity and language, the book demonstrates how the use of non-standard parlances is fundamental in both reinforcing the sense of belonging to specific social groups and highlighting the presence of dissimilar identities and ‘other’ cultures. A sociolinguistic study and an analysis of the political and historical context of the region are also provided in order to illustrate how the combination of different varieties in literature reflects the region’s peripheral position, as well as the political and social changes that have occurred in Piedmont since the nineteenth century. This book fills a notable gap, and casts new light on Piedmontese literature.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1443858420

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The Invisible Bridge between the United Kingdom and Piedmont

By: Andrea Raimondi

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The Invisible Bridge between the United Kingdom and Piedmont

By: Andrea Raimondi

History books frequently refer to supposed similarities between the Italian region of Piedmont and the United Kingdom and their respective inhabitants. Historians, with a certain degree of emphasis, have described as a “special relationship” or an “ancient friendship” this long-term and privileged liaison. Regardless of the rhetoric, an ancient friendship really did exist, and perhaps still does. The alliance between Piedmont and the United Kingdom, though temporarily spoiled by passing clouds, was cemented by the common French threat as well as the necessity, for the United Kingdom, of gaining access to the Mediterranean, while the Piedmontese state may not have survived situated between aggressive enemies and large empires without British backup. It is reasonable to assume, therefore, that both countries simply needed each other. However, what history books frequently neglect to recount are the existences of the individuals who, with their hopes, works and sometimes a certain degree of chance, contributed to the invisible bridge linking the Italian region with the British Isles. This book collects the stories of eight individuals and a special book in order to investigate UK-Piedmont relationships from an unusual and privileged perspective.

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1527530701

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Anti-Blanchard Macroeconomics

A Comparative Approach

By: Brancaccio, Emiliano,Califano, Andrea

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Anti-Blanchard Macroeconomics

A Comparative Approach

By: Brancaccio, Emiliano,Califano, Andrea

Olivier Blanchard, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is author of one of the most important standard macroeconomics textbooks, which is used throughout the world. Endorsed by Blanchard himself, Anti-Blanchard Macroeconomics critically analyzes prevailing economic theory and policy in comparison with alternative approaches. This thoroughly revised edition represents a field of research that has developed through intense theoretical debates, continual empirical testing and the resultant disputes about economic policy.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1802200762

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9781802200768

Banks, Firms, and Jobs

By: Fabio Berton,Sauro Mocetti,Andrea Presbitero,Matteo Richiardi

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Banks, Firms, and Jobs

By: Fabio Berton,Sauro Mocetti,Andrea Presbitero,Matteo Richiardi

We analyze the employment effects of financial shocks using a rich data set of job contracts, matched with the universe of firms and their lending banks in one Italian region. To isolate the effect of the financial shock we construct a firm-specific time-varying measure of credit supply. The contraction in credit supply explains one fourth of the reduction in employment. This result is concentrated in more levered and less productive firms. Also, the relatively less educated and less skilled workers with temporary contracts are the most affected. Our results are consistent with the cleansing role of financial shocks.

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International Monetary Fund

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1475579012

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The Moral Neoliberal

Welfare and Citizenship in Italy

By: Andrea Muehlebach

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The Moral Neoliberal

Welfare and Citizenship in Italy

By: Andrea Muehlebach

Morality is often imagined to be at odds with capitalism and its focus on the bottom line, but in 'The Moral Neoliberal' morality is shown as the opposite: an indispensable tool for capitalist transformation. The author tracks the phenomenal rise of voluntarism in the wake of the state's withdrawal of social service programmes.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226545393

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9780226545394

Lonely Planet Western Europe

By: Lonely Planet,Oliver Berry,Gregor Clark,Marc Di Duca,Duncan Garwood,Catherine Le Nevez,Korina Miller,John Noble,Kevin Raub,Andrea Schulte-Peevers

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Lonely Planet Western Europe

By: Lonely Planet,Oliver Berry,Gregor Clark,Marc Di Duca,Duncan Garwood,Catherine Le Nevez,Korina Miller,John Noble,Kevin Raub,Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Western Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy the breath-taking views from Paris' Eiffel Tower, relive Rome's ancient past at the Roman Forum, or follow the sombre path along Berlin's Wall Trail; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Western Europe and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Western Europe Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine, customs Covers Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland & Liechtenstein, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Western Europe, our most comprehensive guide to Western Europe, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1787012484

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Emergency Driven Innovation

Low Tech Buildings and Circular Design

By: Ernesto Antonini,Andrea Boeri,Francesca Giglio

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Emergency Driven Innovation

Low Tech Buildings and Circular Design

By: Ernesto Antonini,Andrea Boeri,Francesca Giglio

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Energy Design Strategies for Retrofitting

Methodology, Technologies and Applications

By: A. Boeri,E. Antonini,J. Gaspari,D. Longo

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Energy Design Strategies for Retrofitting

Methodology, Technologies and Applications

By: A. Boeri,E. Antonini,J. Gaspari,D. Longo

Providing a coherent and realistic vision of the implications of the energy issue in the future development of our cities; places emphasis on the links between very specific and technical topics and the most challenging issues concerning energy savings and the transition to a low carbon society. A great part of the built environment in most European cities consists of buildings dating from 60s to early 90s, for residential purposes: this stock clearly presents several problems related to its functional layout, as well as its energy/thermal behaviour. Applying sustainable and energy savings principles to retrofitting interventions on the stock above is one of the most urgent challenges to be met in the very near future. Giving some examples and case studies, this book investigates retrofitting interventions in terms of energy balance: from design strategies to choice of materials and components; from market trends analysis to economical assessment, from the targeted energy performance to the energy investments needed for achieving it. The reader will benefit from the real life experiences and related results described in this book and acquire all the tools for a constructive evaluation of the different options available to him/her, when faced with retrofitting interventions, thanks to a global view of all the issues involved.

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WIT Press

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1845649982

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Book's by Andrea Boeri

Emergency Driven Innovation

Emergency Driven Innovation

The Political Economy of Italy's Decline

The Political Economy of Italy's Decline

The Many Voices of Contemporary Piedmontese Writers

The Many Voices of Contemporary Piedmontese Writers

The Invisible Bridge between the United Kingdom and Piedmont

The Invisible Bridge between the United Kingdom and Piedmont

Anti-Blanchard Macroeconomics

Anti-Blanchard Macroeconomics

Banks, Firms, and Jobs

Banks, Firms, and Jobs

The Moral Neoliberal

The Moral Neoliberal

Lonely Planet Western Europe

Lonely Planet Western Europe

Emergency Driven Innovation

Emergency Driven Innovation

Energy Design Strategies for Retrofitting

Energy Design Strategies for Retrofitting

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