Attempts to steer research, innovation and business in desirable directions have failed to meet expectations. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and responsible research and innovation (RRI) seem to be losing ground, while the challenges they sought to address remain. Despite their shortcomings, these concepts remind us of the need to take responsibility for what we as researchers and entrepreneurs bring into the world, and to keep questioning the given framework. Drawing from the experience of the AFINO project, a unique attempt to bring together RRI and CSR and to promote networks, learning and skills building in Norway, this book contextualises and explores the practical challenges of actualising responsible practices even in the propitious Norwegian context. Readers interested in RRI, CSR, transdisciplinarity, and in the governance of research and innovation will find extensive information and insights about the challenges of steering research and business practices towards desirable ends and how to address them.
"A must-have for construction enthusiasts."—Olivia the LibrarianBrick by brick, discover how a house is built in this engaging interactive book for children ages 5 and up. From laying the foundation to installing windows and finishing floors, each step of construction is brought to life through hands-on exploration. With flaps, pull tabs, wheels, and pop‑ups on every spread, readers can actively follow the building process while learning how homes are constructed. Detailed illustrations and clear, age‑appropriate explanations make complex ideas easy to understand. Part of the Ultimate Spotlight™ series, this interactive book introduces key concepts in construction and engineering while encouraging curiosity and STEM learning.
Rosa Luxemburg was a Polish-born German revolutionary emboldened by the necessity of acting against imperialism, colonialism, and militarism. When she was jailed in 1914 for her anti-war speeches, she continued to speak against World War I by writing pamphlets published under a pseudonym. And after her release from prison she continued campaigning for her political causes, co-founding the Communist Party of Germany. Luxemburg was assassinated by the German Freikorps (paramilitary unit), who were sent by the German Chancellor to destroy the left-wing revolt. On the night before her death, she wrote about her belief in the masses and the 'inevitability of a triumphant revolution.' After her death, Lenin praised her, calling her 'an eagle of the working class,' and her writings and commitment to democracy and internationalism live on. In this fictionalized biography of the great activist and revolutionary, we see her actions and ideas through the eyes of her faithful companion, Mimi, an alley cat who has a front row view of this astonishing thinker and mover who railed against building walls between countries and people.