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The Political and Social Construction of Poverty

Central and Eastern European Countries in Transition

By: Romano, Serena

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The Political and Social Construction of Poverty

Central and Eastern European Countries in Transition

By: Romano, Serena

Poverty is not a neutral phenomenon, nor are social inclusion programmes neutrally conceived, designed and implemented.Their ultimate nature is built upon ideas, values, actors, politics and economic constraints.This topical book is one of the first to examine the social and political construction of anti-poverty programmes in Central Eastern Europe and their transformation from communist rule to the current economic crisis. It covers the approach towards the ‘parasite’ poor through to Guaranteed Minimum Income Schemes and illustrates how the distinction between different categories of ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving’ poor has evolved over the years as the result of changing paradigms, combined with the pressure exerted by domestic and international actors, the European Union and the World Bank among others. This text breaks new ground for social policy students and scholars interested in understanding how differently post-communist welfare states have represented, legitimised and dealt with poverty, need and social justice in accordance with divergent normative frameworks constructed at national level.

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Policy Press

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1447312732

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9781447312734

Photo Archives and the Idea of Nation

By: Costanza Caraffa,Tiziana Serena

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Photo Archives and the Idea of Nation

By: Costanza Caraffa,Tiziana Serena

Das "lange 19. Jahrhundert" der Nationalstaatenbildung ist auch das Jahrhundert der "Erfindung" der Fotografie wie auch der Geburt der modernen Archivwissenschaften. Die Fotografie wurde bald von den Nationalstaaten in ihrem Bedürfnis nach bildlicher Visualisierung in den Dienst genommen. Nach dem II. Weltkrieg, dem Zerfall der kolonialistischen Systeme und schließlich dem Fall der Berliner Mauer erlangten nationale Fragen erneut Aktualität - nun in einem globalen Rahmen. Die Beiträge in diesem Band untersuchen den Zusammenhang zwischen Fotografie/Fotoarchiven und der Idee der Nation, wobei das Objektiv sich nicht auf einzelne Ikonen, sondern auf die weitreichende Dimension des Archivs richtet.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110390035

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9783110390032

The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health

By: Serena Ball RD,Deanna Segrave-Daly RD

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The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

101 Easy, Flavorful Recipes for Lifelong Health

By: Serena Ball RD,Deanna Segrave-Daly RD

Discover how easy it is to adopt a Mediterranean diet! Indulge in healthy, home-cooked meals every night of the week, courtesy of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook. With this book in hand, you'll discover the guiding principles of the Mediterranean diet, its most essential ingredients, and all the potential health benefits—like lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease to help maintain a healthy body for life. Delicious everyday meals—Whether you want to start the day with a hearty breakfast or wind down with a delectable dinner, you'll find nourishing recipes like avocado toast, quick honey nut granola, and mushroom-barley soup. Beginner-friendly instructions—These recipes range from super simple to more in-depth, but step-by-step guidance makes them manageable for home cooks of any skill level in approximately 30 minutes. Something for everyone—This Mediterranean cookbook features limited photos, making room for more than 100 tasty recipes, so you're sure to find options the whole family will enjoy! Embrace healthier eating habits today with these homemade Mediterranean favorites.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1641520949

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9781641520942

A Companion to Vittoria Colonna

By: Abigail Brundin,Tatiana Crivelli,Maria Serena Sapegno

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A Companion to Vittoria Colonna

By: Abigail Brundin,Tatiana Crivelli,Maria Serena Sapegno

Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547) was the genre-defining secular woman writer of Renaissance Italy, whose literary model helped to establish a decorous and wholly assimilated voice for women within the field of Italian literature. The Companion to Vittoria Colonna brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of leading scholars to assess Colonna’s contribution, both as a writer, a role model, and a contributor to important religious debates of the era. This book, while amply fulfilling the remit of providing a useful and comprehensive handbook to meet the needs of students and scholars at earlier and advanced levels, aims in addition to do more than this, by drawing into a single volume for the first time scholarship from across disciplines in which Vittoria Colonna’s influence has been felt, including literary criticism, religious history, history of art and music. Contributors are: Abigail Brundin, Stephen Bowd, Emidio Campi, Eleonora Carinci, Adriana Chemello, Virginia Cox, Tatiana Crivelli, Maria Forcellino, Gaudenz Freuler, Anne Piéjus, Diana Robin, Helena Sanson, and Maria Serena Sapegno.

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BRILL

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9004322337

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9789004322332

The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

More Than 100 Easy, Healthy Recipes to Reduce Food Waste, Eat in Season, and Help the Earth

By: Serena Ball, MS, RD,Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD

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The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

More Than 100 Easy, Healthy Recipes to Reduce Food Waste, Eat in Season, and Help the Earth

By: Serena Ball, MS, RD,Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD

Mouthwatering, budget-friendly recipes that are good for you and good for the Earth, from the authors of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook Food-loving dietitians and culinary instructors Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly are back, serving up delicious climate cuisine with a Mediterranean spin. The science is clear: a Mediterranean-style diet is one of the healthiest and most sustainable in the world. The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is a comprehensive guide to getting the most from this incredible regimen, with 10 steps to a more eco-friendly kitchen including helpful guidance on more sustainable ingredient choices, energy-saving cooking methods, smarter storage, and food waste reduction. If you can’t do all 10, don’t worry! Making even a few of these small changes can add up to a big impact on the health of the planet. Recipes include: Tahini Swirl Yogurt Parfait with Grapes Broiled Halloumi with Mint Cucumber Salad Cheesy Broccoli and Greens Soup with Za’atar (or Any Day Bouillabaisse) Mascarpone Scrambled Eggs with Carrot Bacon Turkish Tomato Flatbread Falafel with Pickled Herb Spread Little Fishes Red Pepper Potato Cakes OR Spicy Fish Shawarma Bowl Smoked Seafood Farro Risotto North African Chicken Couscous Bowls Parsley Pistachio Beef Bulgur Koftas Baklava Frozen Yogurt Bark Olive Oil Polenta Berry Cakes Each recipe includes detailed nutritional information, as well as helpful ingredient substitutions, prep tips, and time-saving suggestions. Recipes were triple-tested by real home cooks and are adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Meat and seafood lovers will also find approachable ways to make more eco-conscious choices. With beautiful, inspiring full-color photographs throughout, this cookbook is an indispensable resource for a climate-friendly kitchen.

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BenBella Books

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1637741553

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9781637741559

Art and History

Rome and the Vatican

By: Stefano Masi,Serena De Leonardis

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Art and History

Rome and the Vatican

By: Stefano Masi,Serena De Leonardis

Discover the rich history and culture of some of the world¿s most influential historical places with these highly illustrated books, packed with informative and enlightening descriptions and information

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Casa Editrice Bonechi

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8847601789

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9788847601789

Easy Everyday Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

125 Delicious Recipes from the Healthiest Lifestyle on the Planet

By: Deanna Segrave-Daly,Serena Ball

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Easy Everyday Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

125 Delicious Recipes from the Healthiest Lifestyle on the Planet

By: Deanna Segrave-Daly,Serena Ball

125 all-new, easy, affordable, and delicious recipes from the best-selling authors of 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook Fresh off the success of their first cookbook, 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, authors Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD and Serena Ball, MS, RD, present their newest collection of 125 healthful and delicious recipes based on the Mediterranean lifestyle. Forget about fad diets and the latest trends--this book features recipes for pasta, whole grains, roasted vegetables, hearty breads dipped in olive oil, and more, all of which can be made in 30 minutes or less, and some in just 20 minutes. The recipes are budget friendly too, for anyone with a family to feed, and there are healthy kitchen hacks throughout for saving time in the kitchen. Most of the recipes are easily adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and vegetarian lifestyles, and just like the authors' best-selling first book, the recipes are impeccably tested by a registered dietician, and they taste great too--Greek Zucchini Pita Nachos, Broccoli-Cheese Risotto, Artichoke Cheese Strata, and more.

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Houghton Mifflin

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035837541X

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9780358375418

The Theatre Couple in Early Modern Italy

Self-Fashioning and Mutual Marketing

By: Serena Laiena

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The Theatre Couple in Early Modern Italy

Self-Fashioning and Mutual Marketing

By: Serena Laiena

Who were the first celebrity couples? How was their success forged? Which forces influenced their self-fashioning and marketing strategies? These questions are at the core of this study, which looks at the birth of a phenomenon, that of the couple in show business, with a focus on the promotional strategies devised by two professional performers: Giovan Battista Andreini (1576–1654) and Virginia Ramponi (1583–ca.1631). This book examines their artistic path – a deliberately crafted and mutually beneficial joint career – and links it to the historical, social, and cultural context of post-Tridentine Italy. Rooted in a broad research field, encompassing theatre history, Italian studies, celebrity studies, gender studies, and performance studies, The Theatre Couple in Early Modern Italy revises the conventional view of the Italian diva, investigates the deployment of Catholic devotion as a marketing tool, and argues for the importance of the couple system in the history of Commedia dell’Arte, a system that continues to shape celebrity today.

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Rutgers University Press

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1644533170

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9781644533178

Surviving the Ghetto

Toward a Social History of the Jewish Community in 16th-Century Rome

By: Serena Di Nepi

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Surviving the Ghetto

Toward a Social History of the Jewish Community in 16th-Century Rome

By: Serena Di Nepi

In Surviving the Ghetto, Serena Di Nepi recounts the first fifty years of the ghetto, exploring the social and cultural strategies that allowed the Jews of Rome to preserve their identity and resist Catholic conversion over three long centuries (1555-1870).

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9004431195

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9789004431195

The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

101 Brain-Healthy Recipes to Protect Your Mind and Boost Your Mood

By: Serena Ball, MS, RD,Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD

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The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

101 Brain-Healthy Recipes to Protect Your Mind and Boost Your Mood

By: Serena Ball, MS, RD,Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD

Boost your brain power, protect your memory, and balance your mood with the sunny flavors and proven benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Following the bestselling success of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook and The Sustainable Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly share more than 100 recipes specifically formulated with your brain and mood in mind. With recipes that provide “food for thought,” from breakfast to dessert, as well as snacks, sides, and small plates, you’ll reach for this book again and again—whether you’re cooking a family dinner or a meal for a large gathering. Dishes include Mediterranean Sun Gold Granola, Berry Smart Seeded Dressing Over Greens, Green Falafel Fritters with Red Pepper Sauce, Sizzling Shrimp and Peppers with Cilantro, Moroccan Spiced Hot Chocolate, and more. You’ll also find tools to make yummy and nutritious meals easier than ever before, including: A reader-friendly quick guide to the principles of cognitive and mental-healthy eating Healthy Kitchen Hacks for every recipe, including substitutions, prep tips, and timesaving suggestions Adaptable recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan lifestyles Five-day meal plans Eating a Mediterranean diet is one of the most effective ways to protect and enhance your brain health, halt inflammation, improve symptoms of depression, and help to reduce daily stress. Research shows results in less than two months—but good nutrition only works if you want to eat the food. That’s where The Smart Mediterranean Diet Cookbook comes in. Serena and Deanna’s smart recipes are layered with enticing Mediterranean flavors and the most potent brain-boosting ingredients. This book solves the dilemma of “what’s for dinner” while enhancing your brain and mood with every dish.

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BenBella Books

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163774451X

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Pasta

The Ultimate Cookbook

By: Serena Cosmo

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Pasta

The Ultimate Cookbook

By: Serena Cosmo

Wow guests and savor the fruits of your labor with The Ultimate Pasta and Noodle Cookbook! You will be a master chef of homemade pasta and noodles in no time with this easy-to-follow cookbook. With recipes for Italian food, Asian cuisine, and pasta and noodle dishes from all around the world, you will be preparing exquisite meals for your family and guests to enjoy. This guide to cooking the perfect pasta and noodle features: Over 300 pasta and noodle recipes from around the world, with over 350 different pastas Recipes for pasta, soups, stir-fries, sauces, desserts, and baked dishes Easy-to-follow instructions for making your own handmade pasta and noodles, even for people with dietary restrictions A guide to the best kitchen equipment making it easier to prepare amazing dishes A history of pasta and noodles A glossary of cooking terms As an expert chef or as someone just staring out, The Ultimate Pasta and Noodle Cookbook is a great guide for every level chef! This cookbook will be a gorgeous keystone addition to any cookbook library.

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Cider Mill Press

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1604337338

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9781604337334

Wisdom from Rome

Reading Roman Society and European Education in the Distichs of Cato

By: Serena Connolly

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Wisdom from Rome

Reading Roman Society and European Education in the Distichs of Cato

By: Serena Connolly

For about one thousand years, the Distichs of Cato were the first Latin text of every student across Europe and latterly the New World. Chaucer, Cervantes, and Shakespeare assumed their audiences knew them well—and they almost certainly did. Yet most Classicists today have either never heard of them or mistakenly attribute them to Cato the Elder. The Distichs are a collection of approximately 150 two-line maxims in hexameters that offer instructions about or reflections on topics such as friendship, money, reputation, justice, and self-control. Wisdom from Rome argues that Classicists (and others) should read the Distichs: they provide important insights into the ancient Roman literate masses’ conceptions of society and their views of relationships between the individual, family, community, and state. Newly dated to the first century CE, they are an important addition and often corrective to more familiar contemporary texts that treat the same topics. Moreover, as the field of Classics increasingly acknowledges the intellectual importance of exploring the reception of Classical texts, an introduction to one of the most widely read ancient texts for many centuries is timely and important.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110789612

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9783110789614

Dips & Sips

Elevate Your Gatherings with Delectable Dips and Delightful Drinks

By: Serena M. Taste

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Dips & Sips

Elevate Your Gatherings with Delectable Dips and Delightful Drinks

By: Serena M. Taste

Transform Every Gathering into a Memorable Feast Experience an explosion of flavors that will elevate your gatherings from ordinary to extraordinary. Dips & Sips: Elevate Your Gatherings with Delectable Dips and Delightful Drinks is your ultimate guide to crafting mouth-watering dips and refreshing beverages that will leave your guests yearning for more. Step into a world where classic meets creative. Imagine serving a table adorned with a tantalizing Salsa Sampler, a rich Classic Swiss Fondue, or a zesty Buffalo Chicken Dip. Whether you're in the mood for the tang of Pineapple Mango Salsa or the creamy delight of a Guacamole Duo, there are recipes tailored to every palate. But the delicious journey doesn't stop there. Quench your guests' thirst with exquisite sips. Discover Timeless Cocktails like the elegant Classic Martini or the invigorating Whiskey Sour. For those seeking something a bit more exotic, try a Mai Tai or explore global inspirations with a refreshing Japanese Sake Martini. Non-drinkers won't feel left out with a stellar lineup of Refreshing Mocktails and healthy smoothies. Take things up a notch with perfectly paired combinations that will surely impress. Pairing suggestions guide you through matching fine wines with cheese dips or beers with spicy creations. Dive deep into the wealth of nutritional information to make smart, health-conscious choices without sacrificing taste. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a grand event, this book promises to be your trusted companion. Don't just host–create unforgettable experiences with flavors that dance on the tongue and sip sensations that refresh the soul. Elevate your gatherings today, because exceptional moments deserve extraordinary tastes.

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eBookIt.com

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1456656872

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9781456656874

Lives behind the Laws

The World of the Codex Hermogenianus

By: Serena Connolly

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Lives behind the Laws

The World of the Codex Hermogenianus

By: Serena Connolly

In this exploration of the administration of law and its role in the lives of ordinary people in the northern provinces of the Roman Empire, Serena Connolly draws upon a rich but little-known legal collection from the late 3rd century known as the Codex Hermogenianus. The codex is composed of imperial responses to petitions sent to Rome, written by a team of the emperor's legal experts. These petitions and responses provide a wealth of information about provincial legal administration and the lives of the non-elite petitioners. The man who prostituted his wife, the mother whose malicious son undersold her farm, and the slaves who posed as free men to get a loan are just a few of the lives to encounter. Lives behind the Laws makes a valuable contribution to Roman social, political, and legal history.

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Indiana University Press

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0253004128

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9780253004123

Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea

Impacts on Marine Environment

By: Monique Mancuso,Nunziatina Porcino,Julian Blasco,Teresa Romeo,Serena Savoca,Nunziacarla Spanò,Teresa Bottari

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Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea

Impacts on Marine Environment

By: Monique Mancuso,Nunziatina Porcino,Julian Blasco,Teresa Romeo,Serena Savoca,Nunziacarla Spanò,Teresa Bottari

The book provides for the first time an overview of the latest scientific studies conducted on micro and nano plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea both from the biological and environmental point of view as well as from the chemical point of view in order to have a more real idea of the current situation.

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Springer Nature

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3031304810

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9783031304811

The "weak" Subject

On Modernity, Eros, and Women's Playwriting

By: Serena Anderlini-D'Onofrio

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The "weak" Subject

On Modernity, Eros, and Women's Playwriting

By: Serena Anderlini-D'Onofrio

Focusing on the work of twentieth-century women playwrights, this book recuperates for feminism the notions of realism and mimesis, and proposes new readings of modern women's plays. It claims that modern women playwrights establish a new form of mimesis. Drawing on theories of French feminist Luce Irigaray, the author calls this dramatic structure "labial mimesis," marks its difference from the traditional structure based on a male hero, and emphasizes its hospitality to the representation of trust, love, friendship, and erotic intimacy among women. She offers a fresh perspective in the lively debate about the viability of realism for feminist writing.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press

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0838637302

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9780838637302

Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea

By: Fabrizio Serena

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Field Identification Guide to the Sharks and Rays of the Mediterranean and Black Sea

By: Fabrizio Serena

This volume presents a fully illustrated field guide for the identification of the sharks and rays most relevant to the fisheries of the Mediterranean and Black Sea. An extensive literature review was carried out for the preparation of this document. A total of 49 sharks, 34 batoids and 1 chimaera are fully treated. The presence of 5 sharks and 2 batoids included in this field guide, need, however, to be confirmed. The guide includes sections on technical terms and measurements for sharks and batoids, and fully illustrated keys to those orders and families that occur in the region. Each species account includes: at least one annotated illustration of the species highlighting its relevant identification characters; basic information on nomenclature, synonyms and possible misidentifications; FAO common names; basic information on size, habitat and biology, distribution, importance to fisheries, and conservation and exploitation status.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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9251052913

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9789251052914

Understanding Transatlantic Relations

Whither the West?

By: Serena Simoni

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Understanding Transatlantic Relations

Whither the West?

By: Serena Simoni

In light of the Arab Spring and after days of public quarreling that highlighted the divisions among NATO’s members on an agreement to give command of the "no-fly" zone in Libya to the Alliance, it is evident that the U.S. is having problems engaging with its European allies and partners. Why is this happening? Breaking away from the conventional way to study transatlantic relations, Serena Simoni uses a Constructivist theoretical lens to argue that the transatlantic partners’ changing identities since the early 1990s have influenced their political interests and, as a consequence, their national security policies. Contemporary divergences are a notable byproduct of these transformations. By focusing on cases of disagreement (i.e., NATO’s enlargement, the International Criminal Court, and Debt Relief for Africa), this book shows how since the 1990s, the US has started to see itself as the actor carrying the international defense burden, while the European Union has developed an image of itself as the actor in charge of humanitarian efforts, which generally entails diplomacy rather than military efforts. Contemporary cases of disagreement as the Arab Spring, Libya, and Foreign Assistance in Africa illustrate how redefined national identities continue to alter the course of transatlantic relations. Understanding Transatlantic Relations provides a more accurate examination of the future of transatlantic relations and offers an understanding of those issues that the United States and Europe would consider important enough to justify their cooperation.

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Routledge

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1136476962

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9781136476969

The European Social Model Adrift

Europe, Social Cohesion and the Economic Crisis

By: Serena Romano,Gabriella Punziano

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The European Social Model Adrift

Europe, Social Cohesion and the Economic Crisis

By: Serena Romano,Gabriella Punziano

This volume presents a new perspective for discussing the European social contract and its main challenges, bringing together single-nation and comparative studies from across Europe. Presenting both theoretical discussions and empirical case studies, it explores various aspects of social cohesion, including social protection, the labour market, social movements, healthcare, social inequalities and poverty. With particular attention to the effects of the international economic and financial crisis on social cohesion, particularly in the light of the implementation of so-called ’austerity measures’, authors engage with questions surrounding the possible fragmentation of the European model of social cohesion and the transformation of forms of social protection, asking whether social cohesion continues to represent - if it ever did - a common feature of European countries. Breaking new ground in understanding the future of Social Europe and its main dynamics of change, The European Social Model Adrift will appeal to scholars of sociology, social policy and politics, with interests in social cohesion, the effects of financial crisis and the European social model.

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1317033213

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9781317033219

Moralising Poverty

The ‘Undeserving’ Poor in the Public Gaze

By: Serena Romano

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Moralising Poverty

The ‘Undeserving’ Poor in the Public Gaze

By: Serena Romano

Do we judge the poor? Do we fear them? Do we have a moral obligation to help those in need? The moral and social grounds of solidarity and deservedness in relation to aid for poor people are rarely steady. This is particularly true under contemporary austerity reforms, where current debates question exactly who is most ‘deserving’ of protection in times of crisis. These arguments have accompanied a rise in the production of negative and punitive sentiments towards the poor. This book breaks new ground in the discussion of the moral dimension of poverty and its implications for the treatment of the poor in mature welfare states, drawing upon the diverse political, social and symbolic constructions of deservedness and otherness. It takes a new look at the issue of poverty from the perspective of public policy, media and public opinion. It also examines, in a topical manner, the various ways in which certain factions contribute to the production of stereotyped representations of poverty and to the construction of boundaries between ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders’ in our society. Case studies from the UK and Italy are used to examine these issues, and to understand the impact that a moralising of poverty has on the everyday experiences of the poor. This is valuable reading for students and researchers interested in contemporary social work, social policy and welfare systems.

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