1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910453201003321

Autore

Gardner Rod

Titolo

When Listeners Talk [[electronic resource] ] : Response tokens and listener stance

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam/Philadelphia, : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2001

ISBN

1-282-16188-1

9786612161889

90-272-9742-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (311 p.)

Collana

Pragmatics & Beyond New Series

Disciplina

302.3/46

401/.41

Soggetti

Conversation analysis

Conversation

Oral communication

Communication & Mass Media

Journalism & Communications

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

When Listeners Talk; Editorial page; Title page; LCC data; Contents; Acknowledgements; Transcription notation; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: A review of response tokens; Chapter 3: Five types of Mm; Chapter 4: From continuer to acknowledgement token; Chapter 5: The Weakness of Mm; Chapter 6: Intonation contour and the use of Mm; Chapter 7: Summary and future directions; Notes; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

Listeners are usually considered recipients in conversational interaction, whose main activity is to take in messages from other speakers. In this view, the listening activity is separate from speaking. Another view is that listeners and speakers are equal co-participants in conversations who construct the talk together. In support of this latter view, one finds a group of vocalisations which are quintessentially listener talk - little conversational objects such as uh-huh, oh, mm, yeah, right and mm-hm. These utterances do not have meanings in a



conventional dictionary sense, but are neverthe

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910480265403321

Titolo

New developments in Islamic economics : examples from South East Asia / / editor, Asmak Ab Rahman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

United Kingdom : , : Emerald Publishing, , [2019]

©2019

ISBN

1-78756-285-9

1-78756-283-2

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (233 pages)

Disciplina

330.91767

Soggetti

Economics - Islamic countries

Economics - Southeast Asia

Economics - Religious aspects - Islam

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ISLAMIC ECONOMICS -- NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ISLAMIC ECONOMICS: EXAMPLES FROM SOUTH EAST ASIA -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Contributors -- I - SOCIAL FINANCE -- 1. Entrepreneurship Development in Islamic Economics -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Objective of the Chapter -- 3. Islamic Economics: Concept and Definition -- 4. Definition of Islamic Economics -- 5. The Concepts of 'Entrepreneur' and 'Entrepreneurship' -- 6. Realising Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development -- 6.1. Participation for Islamic Microenterprise Development -- 6.2. Entrepreneurship Coordination -- 6.3. Entrepreneurship Networking -- 7. Entrepreneurship Development in an Islamic Perspective -- 8. Principles and Features of Islamic Entrepreneurship -- 9. Challenges Facing Entrepreneurship Development -- 10. The Way Forward for Entrepreneurship Development in Muslim Countries -- 11. Conclusion -- References --



2. Application of the Concept of Maslahah in Household Debt Management -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Islamic Perspective on Personal or Household Debt -- 3. Malaysian Household Debt -- 4. Maqasid al-Shariah and the Acquisition of Debt -- 5. Ranking of Needs in Decisions Regarding Debt Acquisition -- 6. Findings -- 7. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 3. Role of Infaq in Financing Students in Malaysian Public Universities -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Research Methodology -- 3. Results and Discussion -- 3.1. Development of Educational Infaq -- 3.2. Introduction of Infaq into Public Universities -- 3.3. Infaq Instruments in Public Universities -- 3.4. Development and Potential of Infaq in Public Universities -- 3.5. Issues and Challenges of Infaq in Public Universities -- 3.6. Implication and Contribution of Infaq in Public Universities -- 4. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References.

II - WAQF -- 4. Cash Waqf From the Perspective of Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) and the Scholars of Aceh: An Analysis -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Ruling on Cash Waqf -- 3. Cash Waqf According to the Majelis Ulama Indonesia -- 4. The Arguments of the MUI Regarding Cash Waqf -- 4.1. Developing or Reviewing of the Definition of Waqf -- 4.2. Cash Waqf Is Flexible and Has Great Benefit -- 5. Cash Waqf According to the Scholars of Aceh -- 5.1. Allowed/Cash Waqf Is Permissible -- 5.2. Invalid/Cash Waqf Is Not Permissible -- 6. The Arguments of Aceh Scholars Against the Dalils of Cash Waqf -- 6.1. The Cash Will Be Lost After Spending It -- 6.2. Money Is Not an Asset -- Rather, It Is the Value of an Object -- 6.3. The 'Ain of the Waqf Has Been Changed or Transferred -- 6.4. Banknotes Did Not Exist During the Time of the Prophet -- 7. The Response of MUI Scholars in Aceh Concerning Cash Waqf -- 8. Conclusion -- References -- Interview -- 5. The Potential of Cash Waqf in the Socio-economic Development of Society in Kelantan: A Stakeholder's Perspective -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Waqf and Cash Waqf -- 3. Contribution of Cash Waqf to the Socio-economic Development of Society -- 4. Kelantan Society -- 5. The Socio-economic Condition of Kelantan -- 6. Data Collection -- 7. Implementation of Cash Waqf in Kelantan State -- 8. The Potential of Cash Waqf in the Socio-economic Development of Kelantan State -- 8.1. Potential of Cash Waqf in Education -- 8.2. Potential of Cash Waqf in Social Well-being -- 8.3. Potential of Cash Waqf in Economic Development -- 8.4. Potential of Cash Waqf for Health -- 8.5. Potential of Cash Waqf in Agriculture -- 8.6. Potential of Cash Waqf for Religious Purposes -- 9. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Interviews -- 6. Empowering Society Through Waqf Bazars: A Case Study in Kelantan, Malaysia -- Abstract.

1. Introduction -- 2. Waqf -- 3. The Role of Waqf in Society -- 4. The Muslim Community in Kelantan -- 5. The Socio-economic Condition of the Community in Kelantan -- 6. Bazar Wakaf Rakyat in Kelantan -- 7. Research Methodology -- 8. The Role of Bazar Wakaf Rakyat in Improving the Economy of Kelantan -- 8.1. Role of Bazar Wakaf Rakyat in Economic Development -- 8.1.1. Reasonable Rental Rate -- 8.1.2. Job Opportunities -- 8.1.3. The Setting Up of Bazar Wakaf Rakyat at Strategic Locations -- 8.1.4. Type of Goods -- 9. The Construction of Bazar Wakaf Rakyat in the Mosque Compound -- 10. The Role of Bazar Wakaf Rakyat in Spiritual Development -- 11. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Interviews -- III - TAKAFUL -- 7. Micro-Takaful in Aceh: Does Society Need It? -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Concept of Micro-Takaful -- 3. Research Methodology -- 4. Opinions on the Potential of Micro-Takaful Implementation in Banda Aceh -- 4.1 Opinions of Low-Income Earners -- 4.2 Opinions of Academic Experts -- 4.3 Opinions of Takaful



Practitioners -- 5. Discussion About the Three Parties -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Interviews -- 8. Women and Risk: Does Takaful Have the Solution? -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Health Risks -- 3. Social Risk -- 4. Crime Risk -- 5. Takaful and Women -- 6. Results and Data Analysis -- 6.1 Female-Specific Illnesses -- 6.2 High Cost of Treatment Risk -- 6.3 Career Risk -- 6.4 Crime-Related Accidents or Losses to Women -- 6.5 Privatisation Policy/Subsidy Reduction at Government Hospitals -- 7. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Appendix -- 9. The Islamic Perspective on the Underwriting of Health Takaful Products: A Study of Selected Takaful Operators in Malaysia -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Underwriting Process -- 3. Factors Used in Underwriting in Health Takaful Products -- 3.1. Age.

3.2. Gender -- 3.3. Physical Condition -- 3.4. Medical History -- 3.5. Personal Life -- 3.6. Family Background -- 3.7. Occupation -- 3.8. Hobbies -- 4. Shariah View of Factors Used in Underwriting -- 5. Conclusion -- References -- 10. Society's Understanding of Family Takaful: A Study in Southern Thailand -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Review -- 3. Methodology -- 3.1. Pilot Test -- 4. Data Analysis and Results -- 4.1. Background of Respondents -- 4.2. Understanding of Family Takaful -- 4.3. The Difference in the Level of Understanding of Family Takaful Between the Groups Participating and Not Participating in Family Takaful -- 4.4. T-Test on the Difference of Levels of Understanding Between the Group Participating in Family Takaful and the Group Not Participating in It -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- IV - BANKING INSTITUTIONS -- 11. The Application of Bay' Al-Tawarruq in Islamic Banking Institutions in Malaysia: A Study of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Definition of Tawarruq -- 3. The Tawarruq Application at the Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad -- 4. Commodity Market Share Platform (Bursa Suq Al-Sila') -- 5. The Process and Mechanism of Suq Al-Sila' (Bursa Suq Al-Sila') -- 6. Tawarruq Application at BMMB -- 7. The Modus Operandi of Products Based on Tawarruq at Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Fig. 2) -- 8. Conclusion -- References -- Interviews -- 12. Determinants of the Asset Structure of Malaysian Islamic Banks: A Panel Study -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Review -- 3. Methodology -- 3.1. Model Specification -- 3.2. Empirical Variables -- 3.3. Data and Methodology -- 4. Empirical Findings -- 4.1. Descriptive Analysis -- 4.2. Analysis of Correlation Coefficients -- 4.3. Model Selections -- 4.4. Model Estimation Results -- 4.4.1. Bank-Specific Determinants.

4.4.2. Financial Condition Determinants -- 4.4.3. Macroeconomic Determinants -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 13. Islamic Versus Conventional Banking: Characteristics and Stability Analysis of the Malaysian Banking Sector -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Review -- 3. Research Methodology -- 4. Results -- 5. Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

New Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples from Southeast Asia investigates the latest developments in a vibrant and fast-moving area of practical financial and economic study. This book is primarily focused on Malaysian contexts, while also presenting perspectives from Indonesia and Thailand.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910467941303321

Autore

Rodríguez Sergio Casado

Titolo

Palavras confusas em inglês e vocabulário de nível avançado / / Sergio Casado Rodríguez

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified] : , : [Sergio Casado], , [2018]

ISBN

1-5475-2784-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (45 pages)

Disciplina

428.1076

Soggetti

Vocabulary

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Portoghese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

4.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910954083303321

Autore

Kupchan Charles

Titolo

The Persian Gulf and the West : the dilemmas of security / / Charles A. Kupchan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2011

ISBN

1-136-83412-5

1-283-57846-8

9786613890917

1-136-83413-3

0-203-83212-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (273 p.)

Collana

Routledge library editions. Iran ; ; v. 30

Disciplina

327.536

355.0330536

355/.0330536

Soggetti

Military policy

National security - Persian Gulf Region

Europe Military policy

United States Military policy



Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published in 1987.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; The Persian Gulf and the West; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter One. Introduction; Chapter Two. The setting, 1946-1973; Chapter Three. The October war and its aftermath; Chapter Four. Iran, Afghanistan, and the evolution of the Carter doctrine; Chapter Five. The rapid deployment force: planning, strategy, operational requirements; Chapter Six. U.S. power in the Gulf: military strategy and regional politics; Chapter Seven. The western alliance and middle east policy: attempts at cooperation; Chapter Eight. The out - of - area problem for NATO

Chapter Nine. The dilemmas of Persian Gulf securityBibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This volume provides a broadly comparative and historical re-examination of the fundamental strategic dilemmas that confront the Western world in the Persian Gulf region. This systematic study of how the West has defined and dealt with its security interests in this region reveals three central strategic dilemmas: strategy versus capability, globalism versus regionalism, and unilateralism versus collectivism. The first part of the book focuses  on US policy with particular emphasis on the Iranian Revolution and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The author explains why there has been a per