Books published by Springer Verlag, Singapore

The comprehensive volume delves into the discursive valences and contingencies of resistance. It examines key issues and situations within the complex power dynamics of various cultures, societies, nations, and ethnicities. It explores the varying meanings of resistance in different contexts with analyses of select literary texts from various works of literature worldwide that range from Tribal writings in English and Nepalese literature to British literature and American literature. It evaluates various factors, including structure, situation, context, culture, agency, place, motives, ideology and oppression within the discourse of resistance. It emphasizes the cultural relevance of the study of resistance across a range of fields, such as postcolonialism, feminism, ecocriticism, gender relations and sexuality, myth and folklore, existentialism, cultural studies, rural feminism, trauma theory and violence, globalization, ethnicity and identity, child trafficking and third gender issues, subalternity and marginality. The book covers the genres of novels, poetry, autobiography, and short stories. It investigates the potency of these literary forms as cultural expressions of resistance. It is an essential read for students, researchers, and teachers worldwide who are enthusiastic and curious about the meanings and contexts of resistance and its representations in literature.

This book discusses the underlying metaphors of some important business principles and terms and positive teaching effects from deliberately implanting those metaphors in business lessons. It introduces original metaphors creatively used in live webcast courses which introduce difficult economic concepts to netizens. The deliberate metaphor is considered to represent a new dimension of metaphor, the communicative dimension. The book explores the communicative effect of deliberate metaphors and proves its effectiveness in teaching difficult business concepts.This book explores different uses of deliberate metaphors designed to support the teaching of business concepts and discusses two teaching experiments done to explore their effectiveness. Results showed that a focused design using deliberate metaphors in the lectures improved test performance, while a scattered design using deliberate metaphors used in lectures significantly increased students' interest in the lectures.

This collection scrutinizes the representation, dynamics, transformation and/or adaptation of various heroes and heroines in different folkloric traditions and narratives in the context of Asia. Exploring notions in the topics of mythologies, folktales, literature, theatre performance and any other art forms, the volume collates discussions on the pragmatic and aesthetic representation of men and women within the mythic world, and within contemporary settings. In doing so, it produces a contemporary theorization of Asian heroes and heroines beyond their mythic structure and folkloric limits. In considering the representation of heroes and heroines in the Asian folkloric tradition, and in comparative contexts, the book establishes connections between characters from myths and folktales and those found in contemporary narratives, considers the adaptation and transformation of heroes and heroines as revealed in a variety of literary works, and also assesses the gendering of social roles in modern literature and other art forms. It is of interest to scholars and advanced students in comparative literature, Asian cultural studies and theatre and performance.

The book covers all aspects of neonatal ultrasound including advances in imaging technology. It covers the technique, clinical applications and recent advances of ultrasound in neonates. Chapters provide easy and systematic approach to the diagnosis of various pathological entities in neonates and includes infections, inflammation, and tumors. Chapters are divided based on organ wise distribution which helps the readers in easy understanding and practical applications. The book also includes the important normal variants and anatomical landmarks based on ultrasound. It provides key points in each chapter. It is written by national and international experts.The book helps practicing consultants and residents in early and rapid diagnosis of various conditions from head to toe in neonatal ultrasound.

As the fourth most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer mortality in China, liver cancer poses a serious threat to the life and health of the Chinese. This book provides a detailed overview of great progress made in clinical management of liver cancer in China through past decades, including first hepatectomy for liver cancer in China in 1958, development of the liver anatomy theory of "five lobes and four segments", the application of alpha-fetoprotein in liver cancer screening, and the continuous advancement of theories and techniques related to the large liver cancer resection, as well as multimodality treatment which becomes a universal approach to treat liver cancer at present. Emerging researches in liver cancer biology, targeted therapies and cancer immunotherapies in China are also discussed. Written by a number of renowned experts in liver cancer diagnosis and treatment in China, it will be a valuable reference for fellows, trainees, general physicians, andspecialists in hepatology, oncology and hepato-biliary surgery.

In the context of India-Taiwan relations, this book investigates the convergence of science, technology, and diplomacy (S&TD). It dives into the changing environment of digital breakthroughs and their influence on India-Taiwan bilateral collaboration. It explores existing problems, possibilities, and tactics involved in using science and technology (S&T) as major tools of diplomacy, with an emphasis on India-Taiwan diplomatic ties. The book primarily focuses on India-Taiwan bilateral ties in the framework of science, technology, and innovation (STI). It investigates how these two nations negotiate diplomatic channels and collaborate on scientific and technological projects in the digital age, with a case study on the linkages of adoption, competition, and diplomacy for 5G technology. It sheds light on the hurdles that must be overcome, the geopolitical influences at work, and the possibilities for mutually beneficial relationships in this quickly changing scene. The book's scope also includes policy analysis, case studies, and future projections to provide a thorough picture of India-Taiwan ties in science and technology diplomacy (S&TD). The goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for policymakers, scholars, diplomats, and anyone else interested in the dynamics of science and technology diplomacy (S&TD) between Taiwan and India in the digital era.Dr Ramnath Reghunadhan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Sciences in School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University, Vellore Campus, India. The areas of research and teaching include Science, Technology and Innovation (STI); International Relations; Public Policy; Administration and Governance; Cyber Politics; India-Taiwan; Digitalisation; Global Political Economy; and National Security.

"I have long awaited a book which addresses using signing as the means to structure an improvisation-based performance into composition. Anders Eskildsen's book is a fantastic in-depth study of Soundpainting. He explores its history, structures, its usages and how Soundpainting fits into today's world of the performing arts. Bravo Anders!"--Walter Thompson, composer/pianist, and author of Soundpainting Workbooks 1-4, Soundpainting: A Language of Creativity For Music Educators (co-authored with Mark Harris), The Soundpainting DictionaryThis book explores Soundpainting, a multidisciplinary sign language for live composition and conducted improvisation, highlighting its role in facilitating creative, social interactions in music and other performative arts. Examining the meaning of Soundpainting's syntax, the connection between constraints and creativity in hand signs, and the means for dynamic distribution and transformation of agency within ensembles, the book provides insight into the nature of cocreation and the organization of creative processes.Anders Eskildsen is a certified soundpainter and an assistant professor of music at Aalborg University, Denmark. He holds a PhD in musicology from Aarhus University.