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Since 2007 and the economic meltdown caused by the financial crisis, our societies have been evolving in different ways. New political movements have emerged in Southern Europe and new social movements in pursuit of common concerns are playing a more active role in our daily lives. In a parallel way, after the failure to predict the financial crisis, economist and social science researchers seek fresh thinking and new models that can better explain this new reality. Regulations are of critical importance in shaping the welfare of economies and society. Thus, core legal disciplines are exploring the effects of the financial crisis on social rights, labour market regulations, and civil, common...
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As the importance of the social sector has increased in recent years, utilizing social enterprise aids in the development of knowledge, research, and practices in order to achieve an organizations goals. Therefore, an understanding of ICT implementation in regards to social enterprise is crucial for effectiveness. Social E-Enterprise: Value Creation through ICT provides research on the understanding of ICT in the social enterprise field as it emerges as a major component of both business model and developed economy. This reference source focuses on the role of information communication technology as it promotes the development of the social sector.
Acute stressful experiences or high levels of chronic stress are risk factors for mental and physical disorders. Insights into the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder and other stress-related disorders experienced by war veterans, refugees, and immigrants are presented. This volume also presents examinations of the pathological effects of stress that may disrupt the normal relationships between individuals and their families. The health of individuals and their children may be enhanced by interventions to help them manage the effects of stressful life experiences and environments. Innovative and effective interventions are examined and their applications are recommended.
"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.
Religion is considered by many to be something of the past, but it has a lasting hold in society and influences people across many cultures. This integration of spirituality causes numerous impacts across various aspects of modern life. The variety of religious institutions in modern society necessitates a focus on diversity and inclusiveness in the interactions between organizations of different religions, cultures, and viewpoints. Research Anthology on Religious Impacts on Society examines the cultural, sociological, economic, and philosophical effects of religion on modern society and human behavior. Highlighting a range of topics such as religious values, social reforms, and spirituality, this publication is an ideal reference source for religious officials, church leaders, psychologists, sociologists, professionals, researchers, academicians, and students.
This insightful book examines the evolving landscape of work in the context of rapidly developing information and communication technology and Artificial Intelligence. It argues that while in the twentieth century there was a standardisation of work style, the twenty-first century is seeing the creation of ever more flexible forms of work, epitomised by the rise of the gig economy.
La recerca que presentem vol oferir coneixement rigorós sobre l’aportació que el conjunt de les entitats socials de l’Església Catòlica fan a la cohesió de la nostra societat, vol millorar el coneixement de la cultura religiosa en la societat catalana i vol posar de relleu possibles mesures a desenvolupar per mantenir o enfortir aquesta activitat. Tot això tenint present que és una part molt important (tot i que no quantificada) de la nostra societat civil més o menys organitzada la que persegueixen l’objectiu de fer una transformació social (per garantir els drets i la justícia social) a partir de la inspiració en l’Evangeli.
En el present informe es presenta una anàlisi de les estratègies sociolaborals adreçades a les persones amb discapacitat en perspectiva comparada. És per això que hem seleccionat una sèrie de països dels quals s’ha recollit informació sobre les polítiques que posen en marxa específicament adreçades a l’objectiu de millorar els nivells d’ocupabilitat del col·lectiu de persones amb discapacitat. La selecció dels països respon fonamentalment al criteri de representativitat d’aquests països dins del que s’anomenen els models d’estat del benestar.