Industrial Society

In this riveting Audiobook, we plunge into the future of humanity, shedding light on the profound influence that technology exerts on our society. Uncover the provocative insights and revelatory analyses presented within, which equip us to navigate the dynamic technological terrain.

The Study Guide for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Introduction to General Insurance (GIINT) Exam is a meticulously crafted and indispensable resource tailored to aid candidates in effectively preparing for this crucial examination. Delving into all vital areas outlined in the SOA syllabus for the GIINT exam, this guide ensures thorough coverage of essential topics and concepts, including but not limited to Overview of Insurance Operations, Insurance Regulation, Insurance Marketing and Distribution, The Underwriting Function, Underwriting Property and Liability Insurance, Risk Control and ...

At least one hysterectomy is performed every minute of the year, making it the most common gynecological surgery worldwide. By the age of sixty-five, one out of five people born with a uterus will have it removed. So, why do we seldom talk about this surgery? Get It Out weaves centuries of medical history with rich qualitative data from 100 women, trans men, and nonbinary people who had, want, or are considering hysterectomy.

Prepare for success on the Society of Actuaries (SOA) General Insurance Financial and Regulatory Environment–US (GIFREU) Exam with this study guide. Covering essential topics in financial reporting, financial health measurement, actuarial responsibilities, and regulation, this guide is designed to help candidates grasp the key concepts and excel in their exam. Financial Reporting: Gain a deep understanding of the elements of financial reporting for general insurance companies. Learn about the intricacies of financial statements, accounting principles, and reporting requirements specific ...

From a plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 430 BCE, to another in 540 that wiped out half the population of the Roman empire, down through the Black Death in the Middle Ages and on through the 1918 flu epidemic (which killed between 50 and 100 million people) and this century's deadly SARS outbreak, plagues have been a much more relentless fact of life than many realize. The legacy of epidemics, Brian Michael Jenkins observes, is not only one of lives lost but of devastated economies and social disorder, all of which have severe political repercussions.

Fascinating, inarguable, passionately written, Weathering draws on thirty years of accessible scientific research to explore the harmful effects of living in an oppressive society, causing illness and earlier death to marginalised groups—as well as extraordinary resilience. This will be a landmark American non-fiction publication that will make us all think about Black Lives Matter beyond police killings and into every aspect of life, from housing to education to healthcare and help answer urgent questions about the disproportionate deaths from Covid-19 among BAME people.