In a world where technologies permeate our lives, the urgent question arises: how can we shape our digital society without undermining the foundations of civilisation? The theoretical and practical concepts of 'Civilised Digitalisation' and humanity by design merge into a revolutionary approach to curb abuse and violations. At a time when technological progress goes hand in hand with moral responsibility, this book reveals the blueprint for a world where humanity is and remains in charge in t...

A housing shortage has been building up in the Netherlands in the last 30 years. Decreasing the housing shortage takes time, while people need a place to live now. Temporarily transforming vacant buildings into housing could reduce this need by providing the housing market with time to catch up. Can different user perspectives be included in housing design so all residents can easily make their home? A review of literature from housing studies, indoor environmental quality, architectural desi...

This revised, fifth edition of Practical Radiation Protection pro¬vides insight into the hazards of applying ionising radiation and the practical methods to control these hazards. The book is a translation of the ninth edition of Praktische Stralingshygiëne (2022), with some corrections to the Dutch text.

The book is intended for anyone who works with open sources, sealed sources or X-ray equipment.

It is aimed at radiation protection officers (RPOs) working with:

• industrial radiography...

This book introduces the reader to interdisciplinary approaches to child development and extends thinking outside the traditional topics. It covers key aspects of child development theory as well as considering the professions students will enter, through an interdisciplinary lens.

A practical toolkit for students needing an alternative introduction to doing research methods. Imaginative pedagogy and visual prompts support those students often neglected by more traditional textbooks.

Written by expert lecturers, this book provides students with a comprehensive and critical look at the EYFS curriculum.

To make meaningful contributions and to drive innovation, designers first need to learn to ask the right questions so that they can identify what the real problems are. They also need to learn how to conduct research to resolve these problems. Research for Designers is a guide to this new, evidence-based creative process.

This seminal, bestselling book by Gjoko Muratovski is unique in the way it bridges academia and industry, as well as research and practice. The book also expands the notion ...