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Our society is becoming inextricably intertwined with digital platforms. Mapping the Evolution of Platform Society brings together a team of multidisciplinary scholars from across Europe to delve into the intricate web of challenges and opportunities posed by the digital landscape.

Taking a multi-faceted approach, Disruptive Frugal Digital Innovation in Africa proposes implementations towards positive development in under-researched African contexts.

Chapters provide original research on intergenerational earnings mobility, the factors determining adult health inequality, the evolution of wealth inequality in different regions of the world, inequality of employment opportunities, and the effects of the type of labour agreement on wage inequality and on an extended measure of well-being.

The Global Evolution, Changing Landscape and Future of Financial Markets provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving financial landscape and the importance of creating a more inclusive and diverse digital finance ecosystem.

When Leadership Fails is a critical examination of the worst workplace experiences for the purpose of individual, group and organizational learning. Professionals from various industries unpack personal encounters associated with a range of toxic leadership behaviors, using theory, these examples are turned into critical lessons.

Digital Transformation for Business Sustainability and Growth in Emerging Markets explores the rich context of emerging markets, which present unique challenges for digital transformation, including cultural differences, limited access to technology, and regulatory hurdles in emerging markets.

The Food Tourist is an essential addition to the academic repertoire for researchers, educators, and professionals in the fields of tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy. Its innovative perspectives and unparalleled insights are sure to inspire new avenues of research and elevate the discourse surrounding food and beverage tourism.

Archival Research in Historical Organisation Studies: Theorising Silences offers an accessible account of theorising the archive, contesting the narrow definitions of the archive with a view beyond a mere repository of documents.

Bows and Herring expertly collate an extensive mix of perspectives on the topic of 'rough sex' to contribute to a powerful feminist investigation of this critical and timely debate.

Fake News in Digital Cultures presents a new approach to understanding disinformation and misinformation in contemporary digital communication, arguing that fake news is not an alien phenomenon undertaken by bad actors, but a logical outcome of contemporary digital and popular culture, conceptual changes meaning and truth, and shifts in the social practice of trust, attitude and creativity.Looking not to the problems of the present era but towards the continuing development of a future digital media ecology, the authors explore the emergence of practices of deliberate disinformation. This includes the circulation of misleading content or misinformation, the development of new technological applications such as the deepfake, and how they intersect with conspiracy theories, populism, global crises, popular disenfranchisement, and new practices of regulating misleading content and promoting new media and digital literacies.

Considering what this means for the way we think about learning and how we see ourselves as learners, Learning Allowed builds a foundation for strengthening learner 'connectivity' whoever and wherever we are.

This volume contains two Open Access Chapters. This volume features contributions from activist scholars grappling to understand and alleviate the compound sufferings of women and LGBTIQA+ persons as they encounter criminal justice systems in Southeast Asia.

A collection of autoethnographies written by academics who self-define as being from a working class heritage. Each one is an account of their lives, their experiences, and their journeys into becoming a higher education professional, in an industry still steeped in elitism.

Human Trafficking and the Tourism Industry uncovers the tragedy of human trafficking and the history of this phenomenon, confronting the dark side of the tourism industry.

Drawing from real-world examples, Meaningful Tourism showcases the remarkable positive outcomes that responsible travel can bring. Witness how communities thrive, cultures flourish, and environments rejuvenate when travellers embrace their role as stewards of the places they explore.

The collection features the cutting-edge work of 14 doctoral graduates from the University of the West of England (UWE), exploring the issue of education policy and its impact on professional identities, including changing professional and policy contexts confronting doctoral candidates and their peers.

NEC4: Effective Preparation and Management of the Construction Programme explains the critical role of the programme within the NEC4 suite of contracts, providing insight and guidance into NEC4 contract requirements and good practice in the preparation of planning the works and the programme.

Technological Horizons: Technological Skills and Knowledge for Practitioners within Business Environment delves into the heart of the transformation of emerging technologies and offers interdisciplinary insights that can inform and guide the adaptation of accounting and auditing practices in a tech-driven era.

Suitable for bankers, development analysts, policymakers, NGOs and students, this book offers crucial insights into the evolving landscape of global development finance.

The Future of HRM in a World of Persistent Virtual Reality delves into how the integration of VR technologies is revolutionizing HRM practices, challenging traditional norms, and creating new paradigms for work, employee engagement, training, and recruitment.

Echoing the sentiments expressed in pivotal UN resolutions and positions which emphasize the inherently destructive nature of warfare on sustainable development, the chapters focus on the importance of adhering to international legal frameworks for safeguarding the environment during armed conflicts.

For researchers and students of economic history, this volume pulls together the latest research on a variety of unanswered questions from the 1860s until the present day.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution while creating many new opportunities, is inevitably going to lead to uncertainty around specific jobs. To understand which jobs will be uncertain as society moves towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Johannessen adopts three time-perspectives.

As we navigate the intersection of queer history, public health, and ageing, LGBTQ+ Healthy Ageing serves as a vital resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone committed to promoting healthy ageing for all.

Examining family businesses in Australia, Honduras, Chile, and the UAE, each chapter case study presents a unique perspective from their respective country, analysing how SDG#15 translates into promoting a sustainable use of our ecosystems and preserving biodiversity.

Featuring compelling case studies illustrating how universities are harnessing the power of AI to innovate in teaching, learning, and research, Academic Identity in the Age of AI offers valuable insights for educators, institution leaders, and policymakers seeking to navigate the ever-changing terrain of AI in education.