Transformasi aktor dan isu Hubungan Internasional yang terjadi secara masif, terutama pada masa pasca Perang Dingin, membuat studi HI memerlukan teori-teori baru di luar arus utama yang dapat memberikan deskripsi dan eksplanasi logis bagi dinamika hubungan internasional, terutama yang melibatkan aktor non-negara dan isu keamanan non-tradisional. Dalam situasi ini, kehadiran perspektif altern…
For fans of conspiracy theories and JFK assassination theories, the untold story of Indonesia, gold, JFK, Allen Dulles, the CIA, and secret military coups. Two of the most fascinating figures in history, John F. Kennedy, thirty-fifth president of the United States, and Allen Dulles, our nation's longest-serving CIA director, often clashed over intelligence issues and national security. However,…
Following the rapid development of connected technologies, which are now highly sophisticated and spread across the globe, Society 5.0 has emerged and brought with it a dramatic societal shift. In 1998, Kodak, the world leader in photographic film, had 170,000 employees. It thus seemed unthinkable that just 3 years later, the majority of people would stop taking photographs to paper film and th…
This book explores the relationship between diplomatic discourse and the Olympic Movement, charting its continuity and change from an historical perspective. Using the recent body of literature on diplomacy it explores the evolution of diplomatic discourse around a number of themes, in particular the increasing range of stakeholders engaged in the Olympic bid, disability advocacy and the mainst…
This open access book introduces readers to the vision on future cities and urban lives in connection with “Society 5.0”, which was proposed in the 5th Basic Science and Technology Plan by Japan’s national government for a technology-based, human-centered society, emerging from the fourth industrial revolution. The respective chapters summarize the findings and suggestions of joint resear…
The book explores the developing challenges and opportunities within the business and finance world which are likely to impact the accounting profession in the near future. It outlines a number of approaches to ensure that the accountants of the future are equipped with a useful awareness of some of the key topic areas that are quickly becoming a reality and helps bridge the gap between academi…
This accessible introduction and practical guide to water treatment focuses on the issues of most interest to practising engineers, summarizing the key issues and criteria in short and accessible sections, with additional theory to explain and support the treatment processes considered. This book is an essential resource for water engineers at all levels, a textbook for students, a handbook for…