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"The Shaping of American Anthropology is a book which is outstanding in many respects. Stocking is probably the leading authority on Franz Boas; he understands Boas's contributions to American anthropology, as well as anthropology in general, very well. . . . He is, in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book helps you understand the fundamental concepts of options with live examples in a very lucid language. You can learn about the various strategies used in options with examples in a layman's language.Author: Sudarshan KashaISBN-13: 9798566579801Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2020Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize:...

The interrelations of science and technology as an object of study seem to have drawn the attention of a number of disciplines: the history of both science and technology, sociology, economics and economic history, and even the philosophy of science. The question that comes...

Flavors of Change: A Sociological and Robotic Exploration of Global CuisineDive into the rich and dynamic world of global cuisine with "Flavors of Change," a captivating exploration of how food transcends borders and brings cultures together. This book takes readers on a journey through...

Only half of entering college students manage to finish their degree in a 5 year period, and of the remaining half, 37% drop out altogether, suggesting that college students are at risk for failure to graduate on time or graduate at all. Additionally, the...

Skippers and Shellbacks is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on...

Life of Rev. Daniel White - with incidents in Scotland and America is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,...

Instructions for researcerelative to the Ethnology and Philology of America is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1863. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...

Politeness research is a relatively young academic field. Politeness as a theory first gained serious scholarly interest in the 1970s with the work of Lakoff (1973), Leech (1977), and Brown and Levinson (1978) within the scope of pragmatics. The objective of politeness research is...

Paradoxical Philosophy - A Sequel to the Unseen Universe is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other...

Revolutionary Subjects explores the literary and cultural significance of Cold War solidarities and offers insight into a substantial and under-analyzed body of German literature concerned with Latin American thought and action. It shows how literary interest in Latin America was vital for understanding oppositional...

This reprint addresses the relationship between education and sustainability from various perspectives. The main issues discussed in the 12 collected papers are concerned with (1) the quality of education, (2) SDG policy and implementation, (3) education and societal development, (4) students' learning, and (5)...

This Special Issue of Arts explores the art and practice of adaptation in several different mediums with a focus on film and video games. The topics covered include experimental game design, narrative design, film and trauma, games adapted from literature, video game cinema, film...

What drives humanity toward progress? How do morality and tradition shape our understanding of life? Can we truly free ourselves from inherited beliefs and live authentically?Human, All Too Human is Friedrich Nietzsche's bold exploration of the human condition and the forces that define our...

What if the moral systems that guide our lives are not the pinnacle of virtue but barriers to true freedom and greatness?The Antichrist is Friedrich Nietzsche's unapologetic critique of Christianity, traditional morality, and the societal norms that he saw as stifling human potential. This...

What if you could find joy amidst uncertainty, embrace life's chaos, and unleash your true creative potential?The Gay Science brings Friedrich Nietzsche's timeless philosophy into the modern age, offering profound lessons for those seeking to live authentically and boldly. Originally written as a celebration...

What defines "good" and "evil"? Where do our moral values come from? How do power and societal structures influence the way we see the world?The Genealogy of Morals is Nietzsche's thought-provoking examination of the origins and evolution of morality. This modern translation adapts his...

What does it mean to truly understand yourself and your purpose? How can you embrace your individuality and rise above the constraints of society?Ecce Homo is Nietzsche's unapologetic declaration of his philosophy and achievements. This modern translation brings his powerful ideas to life, guiding...

What if you could uncover the secrets of the universe, explore the foundations of science and philosophy, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world?On the Nature of Things: Lucretius' Epic on Science, Philosophy, and the Cosmos brings you Lucretius' timeless masterpiece, thoughtfully...

Instantaneous quantum entanglements, Einstein's "spooky actions in the dark," have been a controversial subject in physics for over 100 years. Human consciousness is an integral part of this phenomenon. Physics cannot ignore entanglement or human consciousness, but has yet to find a way to...

"The theory of politics, which has possessed the mind of men, and which they have expressed the best they could in their laws and in their revolutions, considers persons and property as the two objects for whose protection government exists."-Ralph Waldo Emerson, Politics (1844)Politics...

Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a Unitarian minister, was a fervent member of new England's abolitionist movement, an active participant in the Underground Railroad, and part of a group that supplied material aid to John Brown before his ill-fated raid on Harpers Ferry. When the Civil...

The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois... The Souls of Black Folk is a classic work of American literature by W. E. B. Du Bois. It is a seminal work in the history of sociology, and a cornerstone of African-American literary history....

Attempts by people to enact their political beliefs in their daily lives have become commonplace in contemporary US culture, in spheres ranging from shopping habits to romantic attachments. This groundbreaking book examines how collective social movements have cultivated individual practices of "lifestyle politics" as...

""A Study of Hamlet"" is a book written by Frank A. Marshall that provides an in-depth analysis and examination of William Shakespeare's play, ""Hamlet"". The book explores the themes, characters, and plot of the play, as well as the historical and cultural context in...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Scholars of international relations, political thought, and India's international and diplomatic history are increasingly interested in the relevance of non-alignment in Indian foreign policy. The origins of such policies and debates can be traced back to Nehru's conceptualization of non-alignment at the height of...

A symbol unique to Canada, the canoe is one of the greatest gifts of First Peoples to all those who came after.Author: James RaffanISBN-10: 0969078358ISBN-13: 9780969078357Publisher: Dundurn PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/1988Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

Ten lectures. Endless variations on a few simple but neglected truths. From An Anarchist Approach To Urban Planning, to Do-It-Yourself New Towns.Author: Colin WardISBN-10: 0900384557ISBN-13: 9780900384554Publisher: Freedom Press (CA)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1990Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.70w x 0.50d

"Godless Communists" offers a fresh interpretation of early Soviet efforts to create an atheistic, scientific society. William B. Husband shows that religion, contrary to Bolshevik assertions, was not merely an expression of gullibility and ignorance but a firmly entrenched system for ordering family and...

The Byzantine Empire was the Islamic commonwealth's first and most stubborn adversary. For many centuries it loomed large in Islamic diplomacy, military operations and commerce, as well as in Islamic representations of the world in general. Moreover, the ways in which early Muslims and...

Presents an analysis of 2006 pedestrian-police encounters that finds small racial differences in rates of frisk, search, use of force, and arrest. This book also covers recommendations of RAND researchers for improvement.Author: Greg RidgewayISBN-10: 0833045156ISBN-13: 9780833045157Publisher: RAND CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/25/2008Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.80h...

The merging of computer science and molecular biology, genetic codes and computer codes As biotechnology defines the new millennium, genetic codes and computer codes increasingly merge--life understood as data, flesh rendered programmable. Where this trend will take us, and what it might mean, is...

. ....But after that, I realised that I knew very little about these parents of mine. They had been born about the start of the Twentieth Century, and they died in 1970 and 1980. For their last 50 years, I was old enough to...

A Sea of Wealth is a sweeping retelling of the Omani position in the Indian Ocean. Here the reign of Oman's longest-serving ruler, Saʿid bin Sultan, offers a keyhole through which we can peer to see the entangled histories of Arabia and the Gulf,...

Security Supervision and Management, Fourth Edition, fills the basic training needs for security professionals who want to move into supervisory or managerial positions. Covering everything needed from how to work with today's generation security force employees to the latest advances in the security industry,...

TWELVE silver-haired beauties, ONE neighborhood pool. With a splash of laughter and the warmth of friendship, these intertwined histories present the depth of camaraderie amid a celebration of life's beautiful chaos. From hilarious misadventures to poignant moments of wisdom, you'll experience profound resilience, unique...