Among the most productive ecosystems on earth, wetlands are also some of the most vulnerable. Australian Wetland Cultures argues for the cultural value of wetlands. Through a focus on swamps and their conservation, the volume makes a unique contribution to the growing interdisciplinary field of the environmental humanities.The authors investigate the crucial role of swamps in Australian society through the idea of wetland cultures. The broad historical and cultural range of the boo...

-- Book of the Year, 2020 Singapore Book Awards ---- Winner for the 2020 Singapore Book Awards (Best Illustrated, Non-Fiction) --Food writer, cooking instructor and author Christopher Tan is back with the definitive book on Singapore’s kueh, sharing everything you need to know about local kueh culture.Much more than just a collection of recipes, The Way of Kueh delves into the topic with a lyrical, insightful and practical approach....

In this meticulously curated anthology, exploring the dynamic intersections of creativity, design, and innovation within the healthcare landscape, esteemed experts present novel service design solutions. Engaging with pressing challenges, exchanging insights, and unveiling pioneering approaches, contributors navigate the complexities of healthcare delivery with finesse and foresight. With a multidisciplinary lens, this collection serves as a nexus between theory and practice, offering prof...

This book presents a collection and analysis of original policy documents, newly translated into English, from a key period of Chinese development, providing both a current and a retrospective analysis of China's economic reform efforts. Topics dealt with include the evolution of Chinese economic strategy; economic planning and the spread of market mechanisms; technology transfer in industry; evolution of an agricultural system; the development of population policy; and foreign economic re...