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As the Soviet Union's foremost composer, Shostakovich's status in the West has always been problematic. Regarded by some as a collaborator, and by others as a symbol of moral resistance, both he and his music met with approval and condemnation in equal measure. The demise of the Communist state has, if anything, been accompanied by a bolstering of his reputation, but critical engagement with his multi-faceted achievements has been patchy. This Companion offers a starting point and a guide for readers who seek a fuller understanding of Shostakovich's place in the history of music. Bringing...

Over the past three decades the study of pediatric physical inactivity has become a public health concern. The decreases in physical activity have been associated with obesity and numerous hypokinetic diseases. In accordance with this public health concern, the study of pediatric physical activity has become a central part of research in the health and exercise science fields. The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is the first book to survey the full depth and breadth of the issues facing this field. Bringing together many of the world's experts and practitioners, the book...

Es ist ein echtes Wunder, dass es die Menschheit gibt! Eigentlich spricht alles gegen unser Überleben in einem feindlichen Universum - sogar die Lebensbedingungen auf der Erde. Wenn aber alle Faktoren gegen uns sind - wie kommt es, dass wir trotzdem existieren?

Das Universum, dieses perfekte und faszinierende System, macht offenbar auch Fehler. Besonders was die Menschheit betrifft, findet Chris Ferrie. Alles um uns herum kann uns töten, buchstäblich alles ist Gift für uns, selbst der Sauerstoff, den wir zum Atmen brauchen. Die Erdatmosphäre ist so einzigartig, dass wir damit auf...