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Community Gardening as Social Action
There has been a resurgence of community gardening over the past decade with a wide range of actors seeking to get involved, from health agencies aiming to increase fruit and vegetable consumption to radical social movements searching for symbols of non-capitalist ways of relating and occupying space.Community gardens have become a focal point for local activism in which people are working to contribute to food security, question the erosion of public space, conserve and improve urban environments, develop technologies of sustainable food production, foster community engagement and create neighbourhood solidarity.Drawing on in-depth case studies and social movement theory, Claire Nettle provides a new empirical and theoretical understanding of community gardening as a site of collective social action.This provides not only a more nuanced and complete understanding of community gardening, but also highlights its potential challenges to notions of activism, community, democracy and culture.
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Football, Community and Social Inclusion
This special issue addresses the complex reality of English community football organisations, including Football in the Community (FitC) schemes, which have been attending to social agendas, such as social inclusion and health promotion.The positioning of football as a key agent of change for this diverse range of social issues has resulted in an increase in funding support.Despite the increased availability of funding and the (apparent) willingness of football clubs to adopt such an altruistic position within society, there remains limited empirical evidence to substantiate football’s ability to deliver results.This book explores the current role of a football and football clubs in supporting and delivering social inclusion and health promotion to its community and seeks to examine the philosophical, political, environmental and practical challenges of this work.The power and subsequent lure of a football club and its brand is an ideal vehicle to entice and capture populations that (normally) ignore or turn away from positive social and/or health behaviours.The foundations of such a belief are examined, outlining key recommendations and considerations for both researchers and practitioners attending to these social and health issues through the vehicle of football.This book was originally published as a special issue of Soccer & Society.
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Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning : A Practical Guide
The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners alike.With an accessible style, authors Alan Twelvetrees and Russell Todd set out the realities of practice in everyday community development (CD) work.With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT and digital technologies, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.This edition features:• clear ‘how to’ guides for a variety of CD-related practice;• case studies;• end of chapter discussion points;• signposts to digital resources;• glossary. This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required to work in community practice in the UK and abroad and is essential for anyone studying or working in the field.
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Gender and Community Care : Social Work and Social Care Perspectives
Are there differences in the way that men and women care?Are the care needs of women and men perceived as being different?What do we mean by community? Is being cared for always a positive experience? How can social workers and social care workers work positively with individual differences?Much has been written about both the formal and informal provision of community care, and women's role within this.However, less attention has been paid to the users of community care services.Usually described in terms of being old, disabled, or experiencing mental health problems, service users are assumed to fit into homogeneous groups, their race and gender made invisible by the needs or problems they present. This book takes the experiences of users of community care services as its starting point.Drawing on feminist theory it documents the gender assumptions behind social work practice and community care policies, and reveals how these impact on women and men as both providers and recipients of community care.In doing so it provides an outline of the developments in practice and policy, and illustrates how particular constructions of gender have influenced both.This important text challenges assumptions that caring is always a positive experience for women and men. To conclude, a comprehensive overview of the literature about user groups is provided.This informs the author's argument that practitioners in social work and social care have to be attentive in their interventions to the way that identities are constructed and experienced, in order to ensure that services reflect both caring and justice.
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Which distro do you use, Linux users?
As an AI, I do not have personal preferences or the ability to use operating systems. However, Linux users often choose their distribution based on their specific needs and preferences. Some popular distributions include Ubuntu for its user-friendly interface, Fedora for its focus on the latest technologies, and Debian for its stability and reliability. Ultimately, the choice of distribution depends on the user's requirements and level of expertise.
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How does television influence social programming?
Television influences social programming by shaping societal norms and values through the portrayal of different lifestyles, relationships, and behaviors. It has the power to influence public opinion on various social issues by presenting different perspectives and promoting certain ideologies. Television programs can also bring awareness to important social issues and initiate conversations that lead to social change. Additionally, television can influence cultural trends and impact how individuals perceive themselves and others in society.
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On which server do social media platforms run?
Social media platforms typically run on large-scale servers that are hosted in data centers. These servers are designed to handle the high volume of data and user interactions that occur on social media platforms. Companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have their own dedicated servers to support their platforms, while smaller social media platforms may use cloud-based servers from providers like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud. These servers are essential for storing user data, managing user interactions, and delivering content to users in real-time.
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Why is the majority of the social media community stupid?
It is not accurate or fair to label the majority of the social media community as "stupid." Social media is a diverse platform that includes a wide range of individuals with varying levels of knowledge, experience, and perspectives. It is important to approach social media with an open mind and engage in respectful and constructive conversations. It is also important to remember that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and it is not productive to dismiss the entire social media community as "stupid."
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Social Work as Community Development : A Management Model for Social Change
This title was first published in 2000: The second edition of Social Work as Community Development is thoroughly revised and updated taking into account lessons from community development and international experiences applicable in developed economies.The application of system theory to the problems of managing change is the core theme.The book will be essential reading for the UK DipSW/MScEcon in Applied Social Studies and MScEcon in Community Care Studies as well as for students of community development and social work in the USA, Asia and Australia.It will also be useful for practitioners and policy-makers across social work, social welfare and social policy.
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Programming with Python for Social Scientists
As data become 'big', fast and complex, the software and computing tools needed to manage and analyse them are rapidly developing.Social scientists need new tools to meet these challenges, tackle big datasets, while also developing a more nuanced understanding of - and control over - how these computing tools and algorithms are implemented.Programming with Python for Social Scientists offers a vital foundation to one of the most popular programming tools in computer science, specifically for social science researchers, assuming no prior coding knowledge.It guides you through the full research process, from question to publication, including:the fundamentals of why and how to do your own programming in social scientific research,questions of ethics and research design,a clear, easy to follow 'how-to' guide to using Python, with a wide array of applications such as data visualisation, social media data research, social network analysis, and more. Accompanied by numerous code examples, screenshots, sample data sources, this is the textbook for social scientists looking for a complete introduction to programming with Python and incorporating it into their research design and analysis.
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Asset Assessments and Community Social Work Practice
The role and importance of assessment in development of health and social services are well accepted in the field, and represent the fundamental building blocks for the creation of any form of social intervention.Need assessments are, without question, the most common form of assessment in these fields.They typically, however, result in a rather narrow view of a community that stresses disease risk profiles and lists of various social problem categories.Nevertheless, unlike needs assessments, asset assessments bring a range of factors and considerations to the creation of an intervention that are guided by participatory democratic principles and processes.Although need assessments can also be guided by participatory principles, they generally are professionally-driven and do not stress capacity enhancement in the process.Asset assessments' emphasis on participatory democracy sufficiently distance themselves from their needs counterpart through the use of values, language used to communicate, and how research methods get conceptualized and carried out.Community asset assessments can be viewed as a goal; a strategy; a set of guiding principles; a method; and a process.These different perspectives make a consensus definition of a capital difficult to arrive at in both scholarly and practice realms.Consequently, it is best to view asset assessments from an evolutionary point of view in order to appreciate the variety of perspectives, tensions, and potential for achieving positive social change.In essence asset assessments are both an instrument of discovery as well as an intervention to achieve community change.
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Learning eBPF : Programming the Linux Kernel for Enhanced Observability, Networking, and Security
What is eBPF? With this revolutionary technology, you can write custom code that dynamically changes the way the kernel behaves.It's an extraordinary platform for building a whole new generation of security, observability, and networking tools. This practical book is ideal for developers, system administrators, operators, and students who are curious about eBPF and want to know how it works.Author Liz Rice, chief open source officer with cloud native networking and security specialists Isovalent, also provides a foundation for those who want to explore writing eBPF programs themselves. With this book, you will:Learn why eBPF has become so important in the past couple of yearsWrite basic eBPF code, and manipulate eBPF programs and attach them to eventsExplore how eBPF components interact with Linux to dynamically change the operating system's behaviorLearn how tools based on eBPF can instrument applications without changes to the apps or their configurationDiscover how this technology enables new tools for observability, security, and networking
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How social are social media or social networks?
Social media and social networks are inherently social, as they are designed to facilitate communication, interaction, and connection between individuals and groups. Users can share their thoughts, experiences, and content with others, engage in conversations, and build relationships. These platforms also provide opportunities for people to join communities, participate in discussions, and collaborate on various activities. Overall, social media and social networks play a significant role in shaping and maintaining social connections in the digital age.
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How can one downgrade the Linux kernel?
To downgrade the Linux kernel, you can follow these steps: 1. First, identify the version of the kernel you want to downgrade to and make sure it is available in your distribution's package repository. 2. Next, use the package manager of your Linux distribution to remove the current kernel version. For example, in Ubuntu, you can use the command `sudo apt-get remove linux-image-<version>`. 3. Then, install the desired kernel version using the package manager. For example, in Ubuntu, you can use the command `sudo apt-get install linux-image-<desired_version>`. 4. Finally, reboot your system to load the downgraded kernel. Keep in mind that downgrading the kernel may have implications for system stability and compatibility with hardware and software, so it's important to carefully consider the reasons for downgrading and to backup important data before proceeding.
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What makes the Linux kernel so special?
The Linux kernel is special for several reasons. Firstly, it is open-source, meaning that its source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. This has led to a large and active community of developers constantly improving and updating the kernel. Additionally, the Linux kernel is highly customizable and can be tailored to specific needs, making it suitable for a wide range of devices and systems. Finally, the Linux kernel is known for its stability, security, and performance, making it a popular choice for servers, embedded systems, and other critical applications.
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Why can't the Linux kernel be loaded?
The Linux kernel cannot be loaded because it is a fundamental part of the operating system that needs to be present in memory before any other software can run. The kernel is responsible for managing the system's resources, such as memory, CPU, and devices, and it provides essential services for other software to function. Without the kernel, the operating system cannot start and the computer cannot run any programs. Therefore, the kernel needs to be loaded into memory during the boot process in order for the operating system to become operational.
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