"This book highlights current research on the implications of the model minority stereotype on American culture and society in general as well as Asian and Asian-American populations by offering an in-depth analysis of current social issues, media influence, popular culture, identity formation,...

"This book furthers the scholarly understanding of SCM in disaster relief, particularly establishing the central role of logistics in averting and limiting unnecessary hardships"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores advances in interactions between computers and humans, their aesthetic appeal, ease of use, and learnability that are made possible due to the creation of user interfaces result in further progress in science, aesthetics, and practical applications. It discusses concepts that...

1. A benchmarking study on organizational creativity practices in high technology industries / Fernando Sousa, Ileana Monteiro -- 2. Integrating technology with the creative design process / Joshua Fairchild ... [et al.] -- 3. Problem-solving style, problem complexity and knowledge generation /...

"This book examines a range of 'disruptive' approaches, exploring how challenge, dissonance, and discomfort might be mobilized in educational contexts in order to shift taken-for-granted attitudes and beliefs held by both educators and learners"--Provided by publisher.

Silicon micro-robot with neural networks / Ken Saito ... [et al.] -- Gait transition control of a biped robot from quadrupedal to bipedal locomotion based on central pattern generator, phase resetting, and kinematic synergy / Shinya Aoi -- Design for information processing in living neuronal...

"This book explores the nature of the new challenges confronting citizens and local governments in the field of urban governance, exploring the role that Web 2.0 technologies play to promote citizen participation and empowerment in the city government"--Provided by publisher.

In a knowledge economy urban form and functions are primarily shaped by global market forces rather than urban planning. As the role of knowledge in wealth creation becomes a critical issue in cities, urban administrations and planners need to discover new approaches to harness the considerable...

As technology becomes further meshed into our culture and everyday lives, new mediums and outlets for creative expression and innovation are necessary. This book covers a comprehensive range of topics regarding the interaction of the sciences and the arts. Exploring new uses of technology and...

Advances in information communication technology tools are set against a backdrop of globalizing industries and markets, and international mergers, takeovers, and alliances, which invariably lead to more widely distributed collaboration, both formal and informal. The concept of creativity is...