Showing results for "And Action!" in Social Sciences

Data has never mattered more. Our lives are increasingly shaped by it and how it is defined, collected and used. But who counts in the collection, analysis and application of data? This important book is the first to look at queer data – defined as data relating to gender, sex, sexual orientation and trans identity/history. The author shows us how current data practices reflect an incomplete account of LGBTQ lives and helps us understand how data biases are used to delegitimise the everyday experiences of queer people.

"Citizen Kane does Adventureland." —The Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were entertained and almost as many bruises were sustained, told through the eyes of the founder's...

Presence, compassion, and practical wisdom for modern lifeMindfulness in Action is a live radio show and podcast exploring how mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness apply to real life. Through conversations with leaders, educators, and change-makers, it offers practical wisdom for work, relationships, uncertainty, and growth—inviting listeners to slow down, reconnect, and turn presence into meaningful everyday action.Mindfulness in Action is broadcast live Fridays at 11AM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (...

Et si le premier pas vers le bien-être était un pas vers l'action ? Dans un monde qui s'accélère, la santé mentale est devenue notre priorité absolue. Mais comment trouver l'équilibre entre sérénité intérieure et urgence d'agir ? Animé par Jérémy Labouré et Guillaume Bechecloux, fondateurs de l’ONG Earth Care Movement, ce podcast vous emmène là où tout devient plus clair : en pleine nature. En Mouvement, c’est une balade sans artifice. Le vent dans les arbres, le craquement des feuilles, le rythme de la marche et une conversation sincère avec des invités inspirants pour...

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

In this important book, an eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action, investigating its actual consequences in the United States and in other countries where it has been in effect. Evaluating his empirical data, Thomas Sowell concludes that race preference programs worldwide have not met expectations and have often produced the opposite of what was originally intended.

Reading, analysis and exploration of the literary oeuvre left to us by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. We will read his standout stories, in English and in his original Russian. We will also discuss some of his most surprising themes as well as notes on the most widely-used translations and what tends to get lost in the process.

A blueprint for boosting your activism and building support for the causes you care about, featuring fan-building tactics from the music industry and the voices of today’s most passionate change-makers “This book shines a light on a wealth of new strategies to help reach people in ways that...

Salut camarade, et bienvenue sur AJCast, le podcast d’Action Justice Climat. Ici, on milite pour une justice sociale et climatique, à travers une écologie intersectionnelle, antifasciste et décoloniale. On te partage ici les enregistrements de nos tables rondes et conférences. Alors installe-toi, et entre dans la lutte avec nous.

Welcome to the HOPE in Action podcast series by the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE). In this series, we go beyond the data to share authentic stories of healing, policy transformation, and community resilience. Join us as we speak with leaders, artists, and advocates who are putting hope into action to build a more equitable society.

"Action, Mand! Rockerliv i Danmark" er den samfundsorienterede fortælling om rockerfænomenet. Bogen går tæt på livet i det danske rockermiljø med fokus på rockernes aktiviteter og selvopfattelse, og hvordan miljøet fungerer i det danske samfund. Henrik Krüger er en dansk forfatter, der fik sin bogdebut med værket ”Action, mand! Rockerliv i Danmark” i 1976.

FIL ROUGE FEMMES ET MEDIA : Une femme – un homme, l’égalité en action à deux voix Bienvenue dans le podcast du Fil Rouge, Femmes et média. Un espace où les voix se croisent, où les expériences se partagent, et où l’égalité prend vie. Dans chaque épisode, une femme et un homme échangent à deux voix sur les défis, les avancées, et les réalités concrètes de l’égalité. Des histoires inspirantes, des parcours uniques, des dialogues authentiques pour comprendre comment, ensemble, nous pouvons faire avancer l’égalité dans nos vies, nos entreprises, et notre société...

Authors After Action is a conversation-driven podcast that explores the stories behind the stories. Each episode features thoughtful discussions with authors about what led them to write, the experiences that shaped their work, and the deeper purpose behind their books. Rather than focusing on writing techniques or publishing advice, the show centers on lived experience, reflection, and the motivations that turn life into story. These conversations explore meaning, memory, resilience, and the responsibility of telling stories that matter. Authors After Action is for listeners who care about ...

When the local iron mine began hiring women in 1975, Lois Jenson, a single mother on welfare, didn't think twice about accepting the grueling but well-paid job. What she hadn't considered was that she was entering a male-dominated society that fiercely resisted the inclusion of women, a prejudice born out in the brutal harassment of every female miner.

From Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Jason L. Riley, a contrarian argument that racial preferences have done more harm than good for black Americans After the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that the use of race in college admissions was unconstitutional, many...

Welcome to The Action Loop – your go-to podcast for dynamic talks, motivational stories, and lessons from everyday challenges. Each episode explores courage, decision-making, and personal growth, bringing you actionable insights and inspiring stories. Whether you’re seeking motivation, tips to overcome hesitation, or simple strategies for everyday wins, The Action Loop will guide you to take action and live fearlessly. Tune in, get inspired, and join the loop of action!

Mainstream conceptions of social work usually consider it to fall within the framework of particular legal and societal contexts. As such, it is presented with boundaries for legitimate action even as it espouses principles that may require it to challenge these boundaries. How does one do social work in legal and societal contexts that challenge these principles with institutional and state-mandated exclusion and discrimination? Should social workers simply act within the bounds of the law in line with their professional sanction and mandate?

They put a price on his head. They did everything they could to disrupt his mission. Finally, when an antitank mine tore off his right foot, the warriors of jihad in Iraq thought they had neutralized one of their most resourceful, determined foes.

In this "penetrating new analysis" ( New York Times Book Review), Ira Katznelson fundamentally recasts our understanding of 20th century American history and demonstrates that all the key programs passed during the New Deal and Fair Deal era of the 1930s and 1940s were created in a deeply discriminatory manner. Through mechanisms designed by southern democrats that specifically excluded maids and farm workers, the gap between blacks and whites actually widened despite postwar prosperity.

The Jewish Action Podcast digs deeper into our stories, uncovering ideas and people that shape Orthodox life and why they matter today.