Focusing on strategic communication, this handbook serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding its application in politics, diplomacy, and civil society. It integrates theoretical frameworks with practical insights and real-world case studies, making it an essential guide for students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in effective communication strategies.
The narrative centers on a young, working-class man who enlisted in the war in 1915, ultimately vanishing by year's end. His life, largely unrecorded in history, leaves behind only fragile remnants—scattered papers that hint at his existence. The story explores themes of anonymity and the fleeting nature of life, shedding light on the countless individuals whose sacrifices often go unnoticed.
A young woman's body is found in Hyde Park, disrupting the tranquility of London's Royal Parks, which are typically cherished green spaces for the public. This shocking discovery raises questions and tensions as the serene environment is marred by the intrusion of crime, leading to an exploration of the darker undercurrents that can exist within seemingly peaceful settings.
Representing the first collection on the topic, this book builds from foundations to case studies, to future prospects, providing the reader with a rich and comprehensive understanding of the use of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) in healthcare. The first section of the collection presents the foundations of MCDA as it is applied to healthcare decisions, providing guidance on the ethical and theoretical underpinnings of MCDA and how to select MCDA methods appropriate to different decision settings. Section two comprises a collection of case studies spanning the decision continuum, including portfolio development, benefit–risk assessment, health technology assessment, priority setting, resource optimisation, clinical practice and shared decision making. Section three explores future directions in the application of MCDA to healthcare and identifies opportunities for further research to support these.