This chapter provides a brief overview of the history of digital 3D reconstruction. It shows in which contexts the first research projects were undertaken and how the resulting 3D models were presented to the public. It sheds light on the institutionalization of 3D reconstruction in research at universities, presentations at conferences, and specialization of architectural companies
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book investigates the reasons behind the 2017 youthquake – which saw the highest rate of youth turnout in a quarter of a century, and an unprecedented gap in youth support for Labour over the Conservative Party – from both a comparative and a theoretical perspective. It compares youth turnout and party allegiance over time and trac…
Despite the global nature of finance, the institutions and business of finance have until today retained national features that are clearly discernible. These are so distinct and important that financial systems are in fact often considered a key element in the characterization of national systems of capitalism (Dore, 2000; Hall & Soskice, 2001). We should therefore expect that the digital tran…
Michael is a foreign news reporter covering stories from around the world. He is especially interested in conflict and refugee welfare. Since 2020 he has conducted data analysis of English Channel crossings and reported extensively on issues facing people making the dangerous journey.
Dieses Weißbuch beschreibt die Versorgungssituation bei endoprothetischen Hüft- und Knieoperationen in Deutschland. Gelenkersatzoperationen im Bereich der Hüfte und des Knies zählen zu den häufigen Operationen, die zumeist wegen eines altersbedingten Gelenkverschleißes, der Arthrose oder bei Schenkelhalsfrakturen, notwendig sind. Angesichts des demografischen Wandels werden die Ansprüche…
This open access book covers comprehensive but fundamental principles and concepts of disaster and accident prevention and mitigation, countermeasures, and recovery from disasters or accidents including treatment and care of the victims. Safety and security problems in our society involve not only engineering but also social, legal, economic, cultural, and psychological issues. The enhancement …
This revised, updated textbook presents a systems approach to the planning, management, and operation of water resources infrastructure in the environment. Previously published in 2005 by UNESCO and Deltares (Delft Hydraulics at the time), this new edition, written again with contributions from Jery R. Stedinger, Jozef P. M. Dijkman, and Monique T. Villars, is aimed equally at students and pro…
This book trains the next generation of scientists representing different disciplines to leverage the data generated during routine patient care. It formulates a more complete lexicon of evidence-based recommendations and support shared, ethical decision making by doctors with their patients. Diagnostic and therapeutic technologies continue to evolve rapidly, and both individual practitione…