This book provides examples of how social workers have pushed back against neoliberalism, attempts to co-opt or silence social workers, and reproduce philosophical and ethical assumptions that divide humans from each other and from the natural world. This is the second book of a two-volume set...

This thematic report illustrates how diverse policy and legal measures (including incentives to implement the European Charter for Researchers) can enhance the attractiveness of research careers by balancing national policy direction with institutional autonomy. It explores a range of reforms...

The development of beyond 5G and 6G communication systems is revolutionizing connectivity, with a focus on connecting the unconnected and enhancing rural access to services, particularly in healthcare. India's government is heavily investing in 6G R&D, with organizations like TSDSI working to...

This chapter explores the policy and regulatory frameworks necessary for managing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global workforce. As AI technologies reshape industries, they present both opportunities and challenges, including labor displacement, ethical dilemmas, and...

Steigende Energiepreise stellen insbesondere vulnerable Einkommensgruppen vor große Herausforderungen. Aus sozialen Erwägungen können deshalb speziell darauf abzielende Unterstützungsmaßnahmen argumentiert werden. In Österreich wurden infolge der Energiekrise eine Reihe von Maßnahmen zur...