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Recognising diverse groups within society is a vital part of policy
research and analysis, yet few texts have drawn together the
breadth of experiences of welfare provision from a diverse group of
citizens. This book fills this gap, by exploring how diverse
citizens’ experience welfare provision. It aims to promote debate
about the importance of social divisions in society and to address
the gaps in research, in relation to race, ethnicity, disability,
gender and LGBTQ. It comes at a crucial time as we emerge out of a
decade of austerity, a global pandemic and Brexit, where issues of
diversity have been at the forefront of debates and renews the call
for analysis within social policy, particularly on issues of
diversity in the 21st century context.
The book is dedicated to linguistic morphology and it contains a
sketch of a complete morphological theory, centered around a
discussion of fundamental concepts such as morph vs. morpheme,
inflectional category, voice, grammatical case, agreement vs.
government, suppletion, relationships between linguistic signs,
etc.: the hottest issues in modern linguistics! The book introduces
rigorous and clear concepts necessary to describe morphological
phenomena of natural languages. Among other things, it offers
logical calculi of possible grammemes in a given category. The
presentation is developed in a typological perspective, so that
linguistic data from a large variety of languages are described and
analyzed (about 100 typologically very different languages). The
main method is deductive: the concepts proposed in Aspects of the
Theory of Morphology are based on a small set of indefinibilia and
each concept is defined in terms of these indefinibilia and/or
other concepts defined previously; as a result, logical calculi can
be constructed (similar to Mendeleev's Periodical Table of Elements
in chemistry). Then the concept is applied to the actual linguistic
data to demonstrate its validity and advantages. Thus, Aspects of
the Theory of Morphology combines metalinguistic endeavor (a system
of concepts for morphology) with typological and descriptive
orientation. It reaches out to all students of language, including
the border fields and applications.
This volume presents a sketch of the Meaning-Text linguistic
approach, richly illustrated by examples borrowed mainly, but not
exclusively, from English. Chapter 1 expounds the basic idea that
underlies this approach-that a natural language must be described
as a correspondence between linguistic meanings and linguistic
texts-and explains the organization of the book. Chapter 2
introduces the notion of linguistic functional model, the three
postulates of the Meaning-Text approach (a language is a particular
meaning-text correspondence, a language must be described by a
functional model and linguistic utterances must be treated at the
level of the sentence and that of the word) and the perspective
"from meaning to text" for linguistic descriptions. Chapter 3
contains a characterization of a particular Meaning-Text model:
formal linguistic representations on the semantic, the syntactic
and the morphological levels and the modules of a linguistic model
that link these representations. Chapter 4 covers two central
problems of the Meaning-Text approach: semantic decomposition and
restricted lexical cooccurrence ( lexical functions); particular
attention is paid to the correlation between semantic components in
the definition of a lexical unit and the values of its lexical
functions. Chapter 5 discusses five select issues: 1) the
orientation of a linguistic description must be from meaning to
text (using as data Spanish semivowels and Russian binominative
constructions); 2) a system of notions and terms for linguistics
(linguistic sign and the operation of linguistic union; notion of
word; case, voice, and ergative construction); 3) formal
description of meaning (strict semantic decomposition,
standardization of semantemes, the adequacy of decomposition, the
maximal block principle); 4) the Explanatory Combinatorial
Dictionary (with a sample of complete lexical entries for Russian
vocables); 5) dependencies in language, in particular-syntactic
dependencies (the criteria for establishing a set of
surface-syntactic relations for a language are formulated). Three
appendices follow: a phonetic table, an inventory of
surface-syntactic relations for English and an overview of all
possible combinations of the three types of dependency (semantic,
syntactic, and morphological). The book is supplied with a detailed
index of notions and terms, which includes a linguistic glossary.
This volume presents a sketch of the Meaning-Text linguistic
approach, richly illustrated by examples borrowed mainly, but not
exclusively, from English. Chapter 1 expounds the basic idea that
underlies this approach-that a natural language must be described
as a correspondence between linguistic meanings and linguistic
texts-and explains the organization of the book. Chapter 2
introduces the notion of linguistic functional model, the three
postulates of the Meaning-Text approach (a language is a particular
meaning-text correspondence, a language must be described by a
functional model and linguistic utterances must be treated at the
level of the sentence and that of the word) and the perspective
"from meaning to text" for linguistic descriptions. Chapter 3
contains a characterization of a particular Meaning-Text model:
formal linguistic representations on the semantic, the syntactic
and the morphological levels and the modules of a linguistic model
that link these representations. Chapter 4 covers two central
problems of the Meaning-Text approach: semantic decomposition and
restricted lexical cooccurrence (? lexical functions); particular
attention is paid to the correlation between semantic components in
the definition of a lexical unit and the values of its lexical
functions. Chapter 5 discusses five select issues: 1) the
orientation of a linguistic description must be from meaning to
text (using as data Spanish semivowels and Russian binominative
constructions); 2) a system of notions and terms for linguistics
(linguistic sign and the operation of linguistic union; notion of
word; case, voice, and ergative construction); 3) formal
description of meaning (strict semantic decomposition,
standardization of semantemes, the adequacy of decomposition, the
maximal block principle); 4) the Explanatory Combinatorial
Dictionary (with a sample of complete lexical entries for Russian
vocables); 5) dependencies in language, in particular-syntactic
dependencies (the criteria for establishing a set of
surface-syntactic relations for a language are formulated). Three
appendices follow: a phonetic table, an inventory of
surface-syntactic relations for English and an overview of all
possible combinations of the three types of dependency (semantic,
syntactic, and morphological). The book is supplied with a detailed
index of notions and terms, which includes a linguistic glossary.
Today we are used to clear divisions between science and the arts.
But early modern thinkers had no such distinctions, with
'knowledge' being a truly interdisciplinary pursuit. Each chapter
of this collection presents a case study from a different area of
knowledge.
This book challenges conventional wisdom regarding the political
and economic motivations behind the final decision to abolish the
British slave trade in 1807. Recent historians believe that this
first blow against slavery was the result of social changes inside
Britain and pay little attention to the important developments that
took place inside the West Indian slave economy. David Beck Ryden s
research illustrates that a faltering sugar economy after 1799
tipped the scales in favor of the abolitionist argument and helped
secure the passage of abolition. Ryden examines the economic
arguments against slavery and the slave trade that were employed in
the writings of Britain's most important abolitionists. Using a
wide range of economic and business data, this study deconstructs
the assertions made by both abolitionists and antiabolitionists
regarding slave management, the imperial economy, and abolition."
First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
This book presents rigorous and criterial definitions of the major parts of speech, noun, verb and adjective, that account both for their syntactic behaviour and for their observed typological variation. Based on an examination of languages from five different groups, Salishan, Cora, Quechua, Totonac and Hausa, this book argues that parts of speech must be defined by combining the criteria of syntactic markedness, which characterises lexical classes in terms of unmarked syntactic roles and semantic prototypicality, which delimits their prototypical meanings.
Today we are used to clear divisions between science and the arts.
But early modern thinkers had no such distinctions, with
'knowledge' being a truly interdisciplinary pursuit. Each chapter
of this collection presents a case study from a different area of
knowledge.
Completely revised and expanded to include the most recent
technological advances, the Second Edition illustrates key
anatomical structures, examination procedures, and surgical
techniques for proper diagnosis, management, and treatment of
patients with colorectal disorders-providing unequaled coverage of
various methods in preoperative preparation and assessment, pain
management, sedation, and wound care for conditions such as
ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, and colorectal
carcinoma.
This book challenges conventional wisdom regarding the political
and economic motivations behind the final decision to abolish the
British slave trade in 1807. Recent historians believe that this
first blow against slavery was the result of social changes inside
Britain and pay little attention to the important developments that
took place inside the West Indian slave economy. David Beck Ryden's
research illustrates that a faltering sugar economy after 1799
tipped the scales in favor of the abolitionist argument and helped
secure the passage of abolition. Ryden examines the economic
arguments against slavery and the slave trade that were employed in
the writings of Britain's most important abolitionists. Using a
wide range of economic and business data, this study deconstructs
the assertions made by both abolitionists and antiabolitionists
regarding slave management, the imperial economy, and abolition.
Colorectal surgery is a key part of the general surgeon's remit and
it is essential for the surgeon to be aware of the range of
preoperative, perioperative and disease management issues. This
practical book provides practical knowledge and guidance necessary
to manage colorectal diseases. A wide range of topics is included,
including examination procedures, diagnostics, preoperative
preparation and assessment, pain management and surgical skills and
techniques. Key Points Concisely outlines practical information and
guidance for any healthcare practitioner involved in the treatment
and management of colorectal disorders Provides an overview of
disease processes to assist with clinical treatment and diagnosis
This revised 3rd Edition contains up-to-date information on
advances in minimally invasive surgery, treatment and management of
colon and rectal cancer, and haemorrhoids and fistulas.
Does God exist? Throughout the history of philosophical and
theological reflection, this fundamental question has prompted a
range of responses. In one incisive volume, philosopher W. David
Beck offers a narrative of pre-Christian, Jewish, Buddhist,
Christian, and Islamic arguments for God's existence. Here, readers
will encounter both classical and contemporary arguments, including
cosmological, teleological, moral, and ontological arguments along
with commentary from the author. Explore the history of answers to
an essential question and add your own reflections to this ongoing
conversation.
However hip you think you are as a parent, your kids are growing up
in a sexual environment and culture far removed from the one you
may have experienced at when you were their age. Like it or not,
the information age affects every part of life, and that especially
includes teen sexuality. With unprecedented access to information,
sexual and otherwise, and the light-speed personal networking of
the web and their smart phones, our kids are growing up faster than
during any period in history. To address the teen sexuality aspect
of this cultural revolution, Dave Beck and Fran Spokane present a
safe, caring and meaningful discussion of sexual education that
uses actual questions from middle schoolers. This self-help guide
is the perfect companion for students, parents, educators, and
administrators alike. Fostering a frank, open discussion with
sensitivity and humor, it presents an impassioned plea to defeat
self-deception and arm our children with real, in-depth,
fact/science-based answers -- an approach that has proven to delay
sexual activity, while reducing the incidence of STD's, teen
pregnancy and yes, even enhance abstinence. "They Asked You What? "
can make "the sex talk" rewarding, humorous and life changing.
Description: This volumes explores the shape pneumatology takes
when we develop the theology of the Holy Spirit within an
eschatological framework that has a universal scope and an
unlimited history. When we do so, we find that pneumatology
deriving from questions about what the Spirit does for us needs to
give way to pneumatology that derives from questions about how the
Spirit can draw us into the saving history of the triune God.
Endorsements: ""Beck gives us two books for the price of one. He
builds on a detailed study of the Apostle's eschatological
framework in pneumatology and allows it to absorb through
interaction the numerous and rich flavours of Moltmann's own
treatment of that very subject, which (I can say) results in
something truly impressive."" --Clark H. Pinnock McMaster Divinity
College, Emeritus "" This volume] provides an excellent point of
entry into the contemporary discussion of some of the most vital
themes of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. It both clearly and
accurately identifies the role that Pneumatology has played in the
Protestant tradition and the character of its development, as well
as demonstrates why eschatology is now widely recognized as
constituting the essential horizon of the doctrine. The author then
goes on to develop a very insightful account of that connection
between eschatology and Spirit in conversation with the Apostle
Paul in the first century and Jurgen Moltmann in our own. A very
impressive achievement for what began life as a doctoral
dissertation I recommend it highly."" --D. Lyle Dabney, Marquette
University ""We have long needed an account of the relation between
eschatology and pneumatology, between the dawning of the kingdom of
God and the work of the Holy Spirit. David Beck has given us a
splendid volume devoted to this desideratum. Newcomers will find
here an accessible introduction; veterans will find a host of
insights worthy of further reflection; all will be illuminated and
edified."" --William J. Abraham, Perkins School of Theology About
the Contributor(s): T. David Beck is Pastor of Christian Formation
at King's Harbor Church, Redondo Beach, California. He completed
his doctorate at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.
The Upper Necaxa Totonac Dictionary documents a previously
undescribed Totonac-Tepehua language of Mexico. Comprising 9,000
entries, it includes part-of-speech information, phonetic
transcriptions, grammatical notes, literal morpheme-by-morpheme
glosses, illustrative sentences, and cross-references to derived
forms, as well as a short grammatical sketch and supplementaryaudio
material supplied online.
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