AI and the Future of Democracy
This comprehensive volume examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can either strengthen or undermine democratic society. It introduces groundbreaking frameworks including “AI-Enhanced Reflexive Control” (AIRC), and categorizes vulnerable democracies into three types — underdeveloped, strained, and stressed — each of which facing unique AI-related challenges. Drawing on extensive case studies including Romania’s 2024 election annulment, Bulgaria’s disinformation networks, and democratic innovations in Kenya and the Philippines, contributors analyze AI’s impact across electoral processes, legal systems, and public discourse. The book systematically examines five critical categories of unethical AI applications — disinformation, electoral interference, human rights manipulation, cultural exploitation, and privacy invasion — while exploring AI’s potential as a democratic equalizer. Featuring accessible introductions to AI topics, real-world case studies, and actionable policy
Convincing Rebel Fighters to Disarm
One of the key mission objectives of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) was to disarm and repatriate foreign combatants in the eastern region of the country. To achieve this, MONUC adopted a ?push and pull" strategy. T...
DAFX
The rapid development in various fields of Digital Audio Effects, or DAFX, has led to new algorithms and this second edition of the popular book, DAFX: Digital Audio Effects has been updated throughout to reflect progress in the field. It maintain...
Power, Politics and International Events.
Although the event management field has grown considerably over the last decade, critical, social-scientific studies of the international events industry are rare. This book intends to help fill this void. It focuses on power, social and political...
Harkrankens sista resa
En sen julikväll mitt i Europa år 1972 fick två vagabonder lift med ett gäng ungdomar i en folkvagnsbuss. Den ene liftaren var Vietnamveteran och såg ut som en börsmäklare på drift. Den andre var i uppenbar upplösning och det var jag. I bilen befa...
History and Theology of the New Testament Writings
This sweeping and authoritative introduction presents in a classic format full and up-to-date information about each individual writing of the New Testament with respect to its date and author; place of writing; structure; themes and theological a...
Identity Discourses and Communities in International Events, Festivals and Spectacles
This collection focuses on the multi-layered links between international events and identity discourses. With a unique line-up of international scholars, this book offers a diverse range of exciting case studies, including sports competitions, mus...
First One Hundred Years of Christianity
Beginning as a marginal group in Galilee, the movement initiated by Jesus of Nazareth became a world religion within 100 years. Why, among various religious movements, did Christianity succeed? This major work by internationally renowned scholar U...
Spånvägar Mellan Himmel Och Jord
Spånvägen går till spetsen på Hindens rev i Vänern. En annan leder över Kinnekulle. Udo Sponberg passerar riktmärken och han ser de gröna kullarna runt Killarney i Irland men även de glänsande glaciärerna på Islands berg. Han upptäcker att tiden tickar, särskilt på the British Museums klockavdelning i London, men i dess antipod, elefantmuseet på ön Tilos i Grekland, står stunden nästan still. Några tankespån från livets färd, från barndomens Skaraborg till föräldrarnas Lettland, finns fångade i denna kontemplativa och poetiska bok.
Digital Audio Signal Processing
Digital Audio Signal Processing The fully revised new edition of the popular textbook, featuring additional MATLAB exercises and new algorithms for processing digital audio signals Digital Audio Signal Processing (DASP) techniques are used in a variety of applications, ranging from audio streaming and computer-generated music to real-time signal processing and virtual sound processing. Digital Audio Signal Processing provides clear and accessible coverage of the fundamental principles and practical applications of digital audio processing and coding. Throughout the book, the authors explain a wide range of basic audio processing techniques and highlight new directions for automatic tuning of different algorithms and discuss state- of-the-art DASP approaches. Now in its third edition, this popular guide is fully updated with the latest signal processing algorithms for audio processing. Entirely new chapters cover nonlinear processing, Machine Learning (ML) for audio applications,
Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill
Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill
Apostle Paul
Paul's writings are centrally important not only for the establishment of the Christian faith but also for the whole history of Western culture. Senior New Testament scholar Udo Schnelle offers a comprehensive introduction to the life and thought ...
