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The FBI Story 2016, this year's collection of news and feature articles from the Bureau's public website, offers a glimpse of the challenges faced by the FBI. Read about some of the most successful recent investigations and operations, including a nationwide child exploitation sweep that recovered 82 young victims; the dismantling of the vast Avalanche cybercrime network; and the capture and conviction of a foreign "seed spy," who stole patented corn seeds that contained valuable agricultural trade secrets of American companies. This edition also features some of the Bureau's extraordinary capabilities. Learn how the talented people of the FBI Laboratory create facial approximations of unide...
The social construction of crime is often out of proportion to the threat posed. The media and advocacy groups shine a spotlight on some crimes and ignore others. Street crime is highlighted as putting everyone at risk of victimization, while the greater social harms from corporate malfeasance receive far less attention. Social arrangements dictate what is defined as crime and the punishments for those who engage in the proscribed behavior. Interest groups promote their agendas by appealing to public fears. Justifications often have no basis in fact, but the public accepts the exaggerations and blames the targeted offenders. The net-widening effect of more laws and more punishment catches th...
"Gendering Criminology explores issues pertaining to victimization, individuals involved in the criminal-legal system and those working within in the system that are unique to females, males and individuals within the LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) communities. Each chapter provides an overview of each topic, and delves in the literature in the area. Additionally, each chapter also provides active learning activities designed to fully immerse and engage students in the material, current and relevant media bytes to bring the lessons to life, and case studies that illustrate the content. Gendering Criminology provides a contemporary guide for the reader to understand the place that gender has in society, as well as how it pertains to crime, victimization and professions"--
This book highlights the reasons for an urgently needed revision of the current global healthcare setup, discusses the needed mindset for a future of health, and provides a comprehensive development toolset for disruption (and for the needed incremental innovations towards disruption). Today’s biomedical and health innovation related research in universities encourages activities that lead to incremental innovations with a relatively low risk of failure. The healthcare industry on the other hand provides tools and devices for established healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and therapy/ treatment of the patients’ health problems. The patient is not in the center of healthcare pr...
The Internet has made it easier than ever for people to connect, but their interactions are not always friendly. Any perceived fault can cause someone to be attacked by a cyber mob—a group of people intent on humiliating someone online. Relatable text addresses this relatively new phenomenon, giving readers information about the rise of cyber mobs, the social and psychological effects on their victims, and ways to combat them. Engaging sidebars provide examples of cyber mob attacks, and a list of resources is provided for anyone who may be experiencing online bullying.
Marketing ist eine zunehmend wichtige Disziplin im Gesundheitswesen. In diesem Buch präsentieren Experten aus den Disziplinen Marketing und Gesundheitsökonomie den Status quo wie auch die Zukunftsperspektiven für das Marketing im dynamischen Healthcare-Sektor. Sie zeigen, wie sich das Marketingverständnis von einer operativen Technik zur Beeinflussung der Kaufentscheidung zu einer Führungskonzeption entwickelt hat, die andere Funktionen wie zum Beispiel Beschaffung, Produktion, Verwaltung und Personal von Gesundheitsakteuren mit einschließt. Die Gesundheitsakteure befinden sich in einem Transformationsprozess von einer Verwaltungsbehörde hin zu modernen Gesundheitsmanagementunternehme...
As young people continue to share more of their lives online, social media opens up increasing opportunities for international dialogue, but it also means they run the risk of encountering the problematic parts of a virtual community, such as cyber mobs, bullies, and trolls. This thoroughly researched volume takes a deep dive into these issues, examining the reasons they happen, common ways to identify them, and tips for protecting oneself from becoming a victim. Full-color photographs, quotes from experts, sidebars, and discussion questions help readers develop a comprehensive overview of online issues and take precautions in their digital life.
Governance of Automated Decision-Making and EU Law presents a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the intricate relationship between technological innovation and democratic governance in Europe. Focused on preserving constitutional values within the European Union, the book rigorously examines the profound impact of information technologies on rule-making and decision-making processes. The dual objectives of the volume are to comprehensively explore the impact of innovative information technologies on the EU's public law and to devise future-proof regulatory strategies in the face of rapid technological advancements. Addressing the spread of information technology and automated decision...
Wenn Sie glauben, alle digitalen medizinischen Innovationen bereits zu kennen, wird Sie dieses Buch überraschen! Für nahezu alle Akteure im Gesundheitswesen hat sich das Arbeitsleben gravierend verändert. Insbesondere für Ärzte und Ärztinnen bedeutet der Übergang zur smarten Medizin eine Versorgung zwischen den beiden Extremen "Tradition und Innovation". Welche Chancen und Grenzen bietet die Digitalisierung der jeweiligen Disziplin? Wo gibt es das größte Innovationspotenzial? Wie hat sich das Berufsbild jetzt schon konkret geändert? Wo entwickeln insbesondere Ärzte und Ärztinnen ganz neue Denkmuster? In Form von strukturierten Interviews geben ausgewählte Experten aus Klinik und...