englischThe flood of information continues to grow, and fake news is booming due to the increasing influence of social media and artificial intelligence. The struggle for the better argument is proving difficult in an increasingly precarious debate culture. These developments are particularly [...]

englischGuaranteeing security is one of the most important promises made by the state to its citizens and, moreover, a decisive economic and location factor - especially for a region like the Ruhrgebiet, which, in addition to industry, is characterized above all by a high population density and [...]

englischThe Ruhr region is undergoing constant economic structural change. This study sheds light on the political attitudes and perceptions of the people in the Ruhr region and explores the question of whether so-called ‘disconnected regions’ are particularly susceptible to sociopolitical apathy [...]

englischThis book takes a look at our dying and how today's palliative medicine can accompany each and every individual in this process. Medical-practical perspectives are taken, but also ethical, cultural-scientific and personal views are presented. It is about our fears as affected persons as well [...]

englischFreedom and security are increasingly caught between political, social and legal challenges. At the same time, the civil rights to security and to freedom must be regarded as a unit in order to do justice to the well-being of the community.

In search of a balance, this anthology unites [...]

englischIf one looks at the development of crime and criminality, it is always also a piece of contemporary history and milieu study. This anthology looks at the consequences of these phenomena in the Ruhr region. What factors influence the (non)sense of security of people living in the metropolitan [...]