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Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for anyone interested in the foundations, structures and growth of these art scenes. It also functions as an anthology of what is now considered established in the Arab world, with contributions covering all aspects of the subjectboth from across the region and from a Western perspective.

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for anyone interested in the foundations, structures and growth of these art scenes. It also functions as an anthology of what is now considered established in the Arab world, with contributions covering all aspects of the subjectboth from across the region and from a Western perspective.

Marshall McLuhan, a pioneering media theorist, explored how media shape perception, society, and culture. His concepts, like the medium is the message and the global village, emphasize media as extensions of human senses that profoundly influence communication and social structures. He analyzed transitions from oral to print culture and the impact of electronic media on thought and interaction. This volume seeks global contributions applying McLuhans theories to AI, digital media, knowledge, creativity, and body-mind relations in todays networked world.In this volume, edited by Lars C. Grabbe, Andrew McLuhan and Tobias Held, scholars from diverse fieldsmedia theory, philosophy, sociology, art, game studies, and moreare examining McLuhans enduring relevance in analyzing contemporary technological and cultural transformations.

Revisiting a transformative era of Chinese contemporary art through essays, archives, and striking visual documentation. The China Moment explores one of the most dynamic turning points in global art history. Published to accompany the exhibition at the documenta Institut Kassel (JanuaryMarch 2026), the book sheds new light on the radical shifts in Chinese art during the 1990s and 2000s. This richly illustrated volume stands out through:In-depth essays by leading scholars and curators analyzing art, politics, and society Rare archival materials that reveal the cultural transformations of the time Visual documentation capturing the diversity and intensity of artistic practices A critical reader and catalogue in one, the publication rethinks individualism as a key concept shaping the relationship between art, state, and public life in Chinas rapidly changing cultural landscape.

Revisiting a transformative era of Chinese contemporary art through essays, archives, and striking visual documentation. The China Moment explores one of the most dynamic turning points in global art history. Published to accompany the exhibition at the documenta Institut Kassel (JanuaryMarch 2026), the book sheds new light on the radical shifts in Chinese art during the 1990s and 2000s. This richly illustrated volume stands out through:In-depth essays by leading scholars and curators analyzing art, politics, and society Rare archival materials that reveal the cultural transformations of the time Visual documentation capturing the diversity and intensity of artistic practices A critical reader and catalogue in one, the publication rethinks individualism as a key concept shaping the relationship between art, state, and public life in Chinas rapidly changing cultural landscape.

Are we destined to merge with the machines weve created? What if the Singularity the moment of merger already happened? How would we know?The King and the Swarm argues that we already have. We did so via an always-on and increasingly omnipresent mesh of digital sensing points that spans the world, and of which you almost certainly have one in your pocket. The global transformation this has wrought reaches far beyond economics, reshaping politics, culture, sex, family, and even consciousness itself.

United in Grace, Beyond DebateConversations about abortion often center on the question: Are you pro-life or pro-choice? But what if thats the wrong question? Drawing upon the life and teachings of Jesus, Becoming ProGrace invites Christians to ask new questions, such as: What if conversations about abortion didnt have to feel so tense, divided, or dehumanizing? What does it mean to affirm the image of God in every person involved? How do we navigate tension we may feel when our deepest Christian values seem to conflict? What would it take for Christian communities to become spaces of empathy, listening, and grace? Including insights and personal stories from Christians of diverse denominational backgrounds and political perspectives, Becoming ProGrace articulates a uniquely Christian response to abortion that calls us to take on the character of Christ rather than trying to change others, offering a much-needed message of hope for our divided world.Jesus led with grace. As we reimagine our approach to the abortion conversation, so can we.

Titanic represents a microcosm of the world in 1912. It was a mans world in many respects, across law, land ownership, voting rights, family structures and religious hierarchies. The stories we know about those involved that fateful night are as varied as the people aboard the ship, but many of them revolve around the roles and actions of the men.This new book from Melinda Ratchford delves into the world as it was for women in 1912, and presents a selection of womens stories, including a variety of women who travelled aboard Titanic, from rich to poor, and well-known to largely forgotten, and also stories of some women who didnt travel but whose lives were inextricably linked to the tragedy and changed forever. This collection of stories presents the lives of these women before, during and after the tragedy that irrevocably changed their world, and ours.

Online und offline sicher und gesundElternsein gleicht heute oft einem Kampf gegen Windmuhlen. Die digitale Ubermacht durchdringt jeden Lebensbereich unserer Kinder und fuhrt zu einer zunehmenden Abhangigkeit von sozialen Medien und wachsenden psychischen Problemen. Nur wie kann ein gesunder und ausgewogener Umgang mit den modernen Technologien gelingen? In diesem pragnanten Handbuch zeigt die renommierte Psycholgin Jean Twenge, wie Eltern die Gefahren der digitalen Welt minimieren und ihren Kindern zugleich wichtige Lebenskompetenzen mit auf den Weg geben, um sie auf ein selbstbestimmtes Erwachsenenleben vorzubereiten.

Freya Indias writing is compassionate, gripping, and deeply psychological Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious GenerationComing of age has always been a time of angst and inner turmoil, especially for girls. But today girls have to contend with those worries in a world of AR filters, TikTok plastic surgeons, dating apps, hook up culture, online porn, modern sex-positivity, profit-driven online therapy apps, direct-to-door medication and even fully customisable AI girlfriends. All personalised by algorithms to play on their innermost fears and insecurities. It is an onslaught of advertising, it is on portable platforms designed to be maximally addictive, and it is far beyond what any previous generation of girls have ever faced.Girls teases out and traces both technological and cultural shifts in the last decadefrom social media to shifting family structures, waning religious attachment and the collapse of communal spaces. And Girls exposes the sinister and rapid intensification and ruthless commercialisation of the inner lives of girls and young women which leads to the loss of their authentic selvesa loss that corporations are all too ready to exploit.Girls is a personal journey and intimate portrait of girls today, in all their mystery and torment: one that captures the soul of the most complex and misunderstood generation so far, and that empowers them to see their lives through a different lens.

Poppy the Parrot dreams of having her very own peach tree, imagining its sweet, golden-pink fruit and sharing it with her forest friends. Determined, she sets out on a grand adventure, starting with finding the perfect peach at the bustling forest market, where she discovers a special fruit with a pit ready to grow. With the precious pit secured, Poppy searches for the ideal planting spot, finally finding a hidden, sun-drenched glade where the light, soft grass, and peaceful surroundings feel just right. Filled with excitement and purpose, she prepares to plant her seed, beginning the journey of growing her dream tree and creating a place of joy for herself and her friends.

Cleo the Crocodile awakens one morning with a spark of curiosity and decides to embark on a whimsical adventure: counting the clouds in the sky. As she explores the riverbank and meadow, she discovers that each cloud has its own shape, story, and magicbunnies, castles, dragons, ice cream cones, and morechanging constantly as her imagination follows their playful transformations. With every swirl and puff, Cleo learns that counting clouds is more than a numbers game; it is a way to notice the beauty of the world, invent stories, and experience joy in the little details around her. Through her laughter, playful leaps, and wide-eyed wonder, she finds that every cloud is alive with possibilities, and her counting becomes a journey of creativity, delight, and endless discovery, with each day promising new adventures above and reflected in the sparkling waters below.

In Chapter 1, Benny Finds the Map, Benny the Bear discovers the wonders of his forest home, delighting in its sights, sounds, and scents as he explores new paths. While wandering, he stumbles upon a massive, ancient hollow tree and, inside a small hidden cavity, uncovers a crumpled, mysterious map. The map, marked with winding paths, symbols, and secret trails, promises the hidden treasure of Whispering Woods. Filled with excitement, curiosity, and a spark of courage, Benny realizes this is the beginning of an extraordinary adventure, and he eagerly prepares to follow the map, ready to uncover the forests magical secrets.

Hazel the hamster awakens in her cozy cage with a spark of excitement, driven by a sweet, lingering scent of honey she overheard the humans mention the day before, and soon her curiosity turns into a full adventure. After wriggling through the bars and landing on the soft carpet, she imagines the familiar room transformed into a vast wilderness of towering furniture, hidden caves, and glowing paths of morning sunlight. With her red scarf fluttering like a heros banner, Hazel explores this human forest, guided by the tantalizing promise of golden honey and the thrill of discovery. Every scent, sound, and shadow fuels her courage as she navigates the carpeted plains and mysterious corners, determined to uncover the sticky treasure she has dreamed of all night. Along the way she realizes her journey is not just about finding honey, but about bravery, imagination, and embracing the wonder of the world beyond her cage.

Dexter, a spirited young dolphin, discovers the joy of moving and dancing freely through the ocean, guided by a magical secret current that responds to his playful energy. Initially unsure how others will react, he embraces his unique style and finds exhilaration in flips, twirls, and leaps, learning to celebrate his individuality. Along the way, he meets Luma, a glowing jellyfish, and together they create a dazzling underwater dance, discovering the magic of shared joy. Their friendship inspires other sea creatures, like a curious crew of crabs, to explore movement and playfulness, spreading laughter and delight throughout the reef. Through his adventures, Dexter learns that happiness grows when shared, and the ocean holds endless possibilities for exploration, creativity, and connection.

The new ruling elite in the west the ultra-wealthy tech magnates, financial wizards and corporate bosses that wield enormous power over us embrace extremely progressive political ideas. What explains this apparent paradox?In this scintillating critique of these new radical plutocrats, conservative commentator Ed West argues that the luxury beliefs of the new Brahmin caste are perfectly consistent with their accumulation of ever greater wealth. Ultra-liberalism, with its inherent bias towards valorising autonomy, freedom, and cosmopolitanism, is a creed that inherently benefits the rich. Examining how this new elite allies itself with both younger, poorer knowledge workers and immigrants against the more culturally conservative working classes, he argues that the rise of identity politics allows the wealthy to pose as social justice warriors in a way that poses no threat to their own privilege and power.A must-read for both conservatives and traditional leftists, Brahmins is a razor-sharp diagnosis of a culture that is combining the worst element of capitalism and progressivism.

El conocimiento es el cimiento de una sociedad críticaEn tiempos donde la desinformación se confunde con comodidad, este libro irrumpe con una propuesta audaz y necesaria. Su mensaje es claro: no podemos seguir educando ni viviendo de espaldas a la realidad. Con una voz lucida y provocadora, invita a replantear el sistema educativo y cultural, impulsando un cambio que responda a las verdaderas demandas de nuestro tiempo. Una lectura que inspira y genera conversacion, perfecta para un publico que busca reflexionar, cuestionar y actuar. Mas que un libro, es un llamado a la madurez colectiva; una obra que conmueve, incomoda y deja huella. Ideal para quienes creen que el conocimiento sigue siendo la herramienta mas poderosa para transformar el mundo.

Una puerta de entrada esencial al pensamiento de Simone Weil, con dos de sus ensayos más lúcidos sobre la libertad, la opresión y la violencia, acompañados por una introducción actual y accesible de Juan Evaristo, que invita a leer a Weil como una pensadora imprescindible para nuestro tiempo.Una de las pensadoras mas radicales del siglo XX, como nunca la habias leido.Simone Weil escribio con una lucidez implacable sobre la libertad, la fuerza y la injusticia, sin separar nunca el pensamiento de la experiencia. Esta antologia reune dos de sus textos mas impactantes, perfectos para quienes se acercan por primera vez a su obra: Reflexiones sobre las causas de la libertad y de la opresion social, un ensayo filosofico de sorprendente actualidad sobre las estructuras de poder y la condicion humana, y La Iliada o el poema de la fuerza, una lectura poderosa del poema homerico como simbolo universal de la violencia y su capacidad de deshumanizacion. Ambos textos comparten una idea central: que la fuerza, cuando domina la vida individual o colectiva, destruye no solo a los oprimidos, sino tambien a los vencedores. Weil nos invita a mirar esa fuerza de frente, sin ilusiones, y a preguntarnos que puede significar hoy resistirla, tanto en el plano politico como en el etico. La edicion se completa con una introduccion inedita del filosofo Juan Evaristo, que traza un puente entre el pensamiento de Weil y los dilemas contemporaneos, y nos recuerda por que esta autora incomoda y luminosa sigue siendo una voz insustituible.

Esta investigación pionera revela las sombras del tráfico de personas, un negocio de enorme crecimiento mundial para el que las vidas no importan, pero cada cuerpo cuenta.Para comprender los vínculos entre migracion y trafico de seres humanos, Barbie Latza Nadeau decidio investigar un mercado mundial multimillonario que se beneficia del tragico destino de personas desesperadas mientras los gobiernos invierten mas que nunca en el control de fronteras.Desde el Mediterraneo al canal de La Mancha, del rio Grande a Tailandia, cada persona, cada cuerpo en manos de los traficantes tiene un valor que pone en marcha la cadena de la explotacion humana, una cadena que vale miles de millones de dolares. Una cadena de longitud inconmensurable que se ha infiltrado en el mundo criminal hasta las mas altas esferas de las instituciones respetables, de la mafia italiana a los carteles, de los bancos a los gobiernos.

Una historia fascinante sobre la idea de igualdad y su evolución a lo largo de los siglos, desde sus raíces en la Antigüedad hasta la crisis que enfrentamos en el presente.En nuestro mundo proliferan